The advice to introduce cereal as a first food is one of the reasons I decided to write my book, because this advice is causing a cycle of ill health. It is actually one the most problematic foods we could be introducing to our children. [...]
Our digestive health is key to achieving optimal health. We really are what we eat! What we eat literally becomes every cell of our body, therefore what we are eating, how our digestive tract is absorbing nutrients from the foods we are eating, dictates the [...]
1. Manufacturer – professional brands ensure quality, effectiveness and desired results; 3rd party testing to ensure what is on the label is what is in the product. NPN number tells us that it is regulated by Health Canada. Typically they are using the highest quality [...]
Heavy metal toxicity is a real issue and I think it really needs some light shone on it. We are exposed to heavy metals in our foods, our environment, our water supply, personal care products, cosmetics, vaccinations but probably the worst culprit is through our [...]
Pain/discomfort – burning or stuck sensation in the chest or abdomen. This indicates that there is inflammation in the digestive tract. Gas – burping/flatulence, bloating, indigestion. This indicates that you are not properly digesting the foods you are eating. Not ideal bowel movements – [...]
The adrenal glands are your stress glands. They are about the size of the walnut and are located just above your kidneys. They release your stress hormones. Any time you are under any type of stress, the adrenals release hormones to help you combat that [...]
The lymphatic system is the sewer system of the body. It cleans up tissues and moves toxins out of body. It is our secondary circulatory system. It plays an important role is supporting the immune system and treating inflammation in the body. About 80% of [...]
Is Naturopathic Medicine is Based on Science? Many critics claim that Naturopathic Medicine is not grounded in science. Naturopathic Medicine is the original medicine, it has been around for thousands of years, it has held the test of time. Allopathic/conventional medicine has been about for [...]
If your hormones are balanced then menopause is a smooth transition, that means no hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia. And in your reproductive years if your hormones are balanced your periods would be regular and you’d have no other symptoms other than monthly bleeding. Therefore [...]
1. Open minded because we do not practice the same way as your conventional medical doctor. Open to a different approach, a different paradigm of health. 2. Willing to play an active role in their health. Willing to follow a treatment plan, take supplements, make [...]
