What is the impact that stress has on our immune system? There is an entire branch of study known as psychoneuroimmunology that looks at how our nervous system and stress system influences our immune system. And we can learn a lot from the work of those pioneering researchers.
Immune health
Gluten. It seems like everyone is talking about it. Books are lining shelves declaring the evils of this grain-based protein…
Food allergy testing is one of the tools Naturopathic Doctors use to assess health in our patients. In Naturopathic Medicine our goal is to find the cause of symptoms of illness and disease. In some people the cause is the food we eat, and a sensitivity or allergy to those foods.
Naturopathic Medicine can help you overcome your eosinophilic esophagitis. Book an appointment now with a Naturopathic Doctor experienced in the treatment of EOE and start the journey towards optimal health.
Naturopathic treatment of psoriasis works to address the underlying causes of psoriasis – immune dysfunction and inflammation. Correcting the imbalances that lead to psoriasis plaques and arthritis can significantly improve outcomes and promote optimal health. Listed below are ten natural treatment options for psoriasis.
Matcha is a “super-powdered” green tea. Full of health-promoting compounds, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants it gives you an immediate sense of wellness and calm alertness. It is the tea used in zen meditation and Japanese tea ceremonies.
Spring has sprung! And with it comes… allergies. The sniffling, sneezing, burning and redness can put a damper on this beautiful time of year. But there is hope! Here are ten tips to try this allergy season.
3pm. You hear a sweet voice in your head, calling you towards the snack machine or the fridge, urging you…
Warming socks is a technique used to treat the common cold, influenza, sore throats, sinus infections, upper respiratory tract infections, headaches, head and chest congestion.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.