Some of my closest friends are over 85 years old …. going on 20! They are vibrant, happy and productive seniors who fascinate me with their stories and secrets to wellness, resilience and longevity. They didn’t have it easy. These friends came from difficult pasts,...
The school bells are about to ring, fall is around the corner, and yet another cold and flu season awaits us. For most of us, summer health required little conscious effort because we rested, had more sunshine and outdoor activities and ate the fresh seasonal...
About one in five adults over age 65 will have a gallstone, and gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries for adults. In medical schools, we are taught a jingle to remind us of the common risk factors being “Female-Fat-Fertile-Forty” years old. How Does...
One sunny spring day several years ago, I decided to go for a leisurely walk by myself around the neighbourhood. I was your typical busy working mother of three children, and despite being a naturopath found that I had time to care for everybody but...
Every week there’s a new diet that promises to finally be the answer to your health concerns. Paleo. Low carb. Ketogenic. Intermittent Fasting. Blood Type. Eat fat to lose fat. IGG Sensitivities. Gluten free….. For those of us who want a quicker fix, there’s an...
Many years ago, I started to provide Live Cell Microscopy testing in the clinic, and it has transformed our treatment plans by providing instant health information to help patients get better as fast as possible. Microscopy is an amazing way to get information about immunity,...
Most Canadians take supplements, but unfortunately, many of those supplements are the wrong choice and do not produce the results patients hoped for. With a little bit of professional guidance, you can take fewer supplements, rotate your protocol seasonally, get better results and ultimately spend...
Patients often ask me which multivitamin should I take?” The answer is, I don’t know, because there’s no such thing as a multivitamin! Every supplement company has a different ingredient list in their multivitamin and it may or may not match what you are deficient in....
Surviving something like cancer is a life-altering experience and usually inspires patients to a higher level of commitment to preserving their health and quality of life thereafter. It is always a great relief when your medical doctor says that the cancer is gone, but what...