As a doctor in Canada I try to be very sensitive to the health concerns of my fellow Canadians. Issues like high rates of autoimmune disease and multiple sclerosis, vitamin D deficiencies in the vast majority of individuals, and soaring rates of diabetes and heart disease are those I address in my practice every day. And as a Canadian I also care about our supernatural community, most notably the Sasquatch.
Nutrients
Very little is known about the health issues impacting our supernatural community. Notoriously secretive, no agency (that we are aware…
While most women are given an antibiotic for UTIs – a treatment which is absolutely necessary in some cases – many women can manage their UTIs quickly and easily with a more natural and empowered approach.
Ok ladies. In the last article we talked about why your periods can be painful – conditions l ike endometriosis,…
There is no doubt that the birth control pill was a huge player in the feminist revolution. First released in…
The teen years are second only to pregnancy and lactation for high nutrient requirements. The best way to ensure you are getting all of these nutrients is to eat a diverse diet high in different coloured fruits and vegetables, whole grains (such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, and millet), legumes and beans, lean meats (or alternatives) and low fat dairy (or alternatives).
Many otherwise healthy men are suffering with low testosterone levels. Testosterone is an important hormone for male sexual health, but…
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting millions of Canadian women. It can begin at any age between the teens and…
We all recognize the importance of prenatal supplements for women. But can men benefit too? Women are encouraged to take a nutritional supplement for at least three months before getting pregnant and I think men should do the same!
As a Naturopathic Doctor my focus is on uncovering potential imbalances that may be contributing to the development of disease. With alopecia areata there are often multiple factors that must be addressed – nutrient deficient diets, stress, poor immune function and hormone imbalances being the most common.