A TASTE OF OUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY RECIPES The holidays are around the corner, and we’ve heard a little buzz from some of our patients, that they’re nervous about what they’re going to eat over the holidays. How they are going to navigate their eating habits, with less control over the food available when with others. […]
Nutrition
Wondering About Your Thyroid Status? Here are 3 Important Considerations…
Wondering About Your Thyroid Status? Here are 3 Important Considerations… Your thyroid hormone is the main metabolism hormone in your body. Interacting on the cellular level with all cells in the body, it’s responsible for regulating body systems like temperature, growth and development of tissues as well as ensuring adequate functioning of all the […]
The Post-Halloween Sugar Slump: Understanding your Sugar Cravings
The Post-Halloween Sugar Slump: Understanding Your Sugar Cravings Understanding your sugar cravings, and finally saying farewell! You may have had a blood sugar nightmare, between candy at Halloween, and prepping for the up-and-coming holiday season. Simple sugars and carbs of any kind, causing a sudden spike in blood sugar, followed by the lows. You’re likely […]
The Hormone Code
THE HORMONE CODE. Hormonal imbalances are one of the more common health concerns we see at the clinic. It is important that we investigate whether the symptoms experienced – such as migraine headaches, acne, changes with mood and anxiety – are the result of suboptimal hormone functioning. In most cases, starting with the fundamentals of […]
ARE YOUR THYROID FLARE UPS WELL CONTROLLED
ARE YOUR THYROID FLARE-UPS WELL CONTROLLED? When someone mentions they have Hashimoto’s, they’re talking about having an under-active thyroid, referred to as hypothyroidism, as the result of autoimmunity. In this case, the immune system inappropriately attacks the thyroid gland, resulting in glandular damage over time. This inappropriate action of the immune system can occur from […]
How do Naturopathic Doctors Test and Treat for Lyme Disease?
How do Naturopathic Doctors Test and Treat Lyme Disease? It’s that time again… tick season, and with Lyme Disease rates increasing every year it is becoming extremely important to increase awareness about this illness. One tick bite, from the wrong tick, can lead to a host of debilitating symptoms. The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease […]