Over 2500 years ago, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, the father of medicine was quoted saying that “all disease begins in the gut”. This could be more true, and science enfolds with growing research to show that digestion is often the root cause of other...
Naturopathic medicine is based on the philosophy of addressing the root causes of health problems to resolve your symptoms, not just masking them. Natural medicine is not enough. We don’t want to offer you a herb like Willowbark as a replacement for Advil or Tylenol...
I often compare the digestive system to an assembly line. You may have symptoms in your abdomen or suffer from bloating, gas or irritable bowels, but the root cause could be in one or more bodily functions above. Digestion starts in the mouth. Chewing well allows...
Naturopathic medicine is a great approach to cancer prevention, health support during cancer, and cancer after-care to reduce the chance of recurrence. At Bronte Natural Health Clinic in Oakville, we have over 30 years of experience helping patients assess and address their level of health...
Most of my new cancer patients come to see me shortly after being diagnosed, or while waiting for the final results to come in. Many of them have no previous experience in natural medicine, nutrition, or supplement use, while others arrive with bags of self-prescribed...
Many people start their health journey for different reasons. Some start their journey as a way to counteract their past, and others want to take a preventative approach to health and aging. Some even ask if it’s already too late to start this journey —...
Naturopathic medicine is defined by several principles, that define what we believe in and how we treat our patients. We leverage the power of nature, to allow the body to heal itself under the right conditions. We treat the cause of illness, in a highly...
The root cause of your health problems can often be attributed to reactions to food. This may cause symptoms such as digestive problems, skin conditions, migraines, anxiety, and fatigue. These reactions to foods can be based on immune reactions, acidity, and blood type or they...
How Natural Hormone Solutions Can Reduce Menopause Symptoms And Help To Improve Your Well-Being Menopause is a natural transition for women as they close the chapter on their child-bearing years, eventually ending their monthly menstrual cycles. Some women go through this time of life without any...
I recently had a new patient who came in asking for a detox. She didn’t really know why she wanted one, but she wanted to see a naturopath to help her detoxify. I asked her which toxin she was concerned about. Had she been exposed...