Ever notice how good it feels to open a window and take a breath of fresh air? Whether we are at work or at home, most of us spend the majority of our time indoors. Spending too much time indoors is making some of us sick. There have been many cases of “Sick...
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Many of my patients share a common health issue -lack of sleep.  Most people don’t see it as much more than an annoying problem.  However, sleep deprivation has many potentially harmful health effects including decreased mental function, depression, heart problems, diabetes, and more. In our “on-call” world of today, we can eat whenever we want,...
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As a naturopathic physician, I understand that cost is a barrier for some people who would otherwise come to me for treatment.  However, in Canada, every citizen has the right to access the health care in this country without worrying about whether or not they can pay for it. In the United States, a national...
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Itching skin is a very uncomfortable condition to deal with.  While there are rare cases where people are born with skin problems, in many cases people develop conditions such as urticaria (commonly referred to as “hives”), eczema, psoriasis, or other skin disorders after a significant change in the body such as a taking antibiotics...
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As I’ve mentioned before, the skin is the largest organ in the body and is very important in detoxification.  Because of that, I have talked about how saunas can be a very healthy thing to do.  However, not everyone has access to a sauna but dry skin brushing is a simple technique that you...
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Injuries are a part of sport.  The training and the competition inevitable results in damage to the body.  In fact, you ask any athlete and they will tell you that they are never 100 percent healthy. As you pursue higher and higher levels of athletic competition, the various gaps between you and your opponents in...
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