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Probiotics for my infant?
May 15, 2012 / 5:00 am
In last week’s article we learned about how different types of allergies can affect babies in different ways. We discussed Type I allergies, which typically happen immediately after food consumption and cause severe reactions like hives, swelling, shortness of breath, and possibly...
Food allergies and babies
May 8, 2012 / 5:00 am
In last week’s article we discussed how the health of the digestive tract plays such a crucial role in the overall health of infants, toddlers, and children. We discussed how the entire digestive tract not only grows in size during the first 6-12 months of life but also grows significantly...
My baby's digestive system
May 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
Many of the most common medical conditions affecting infants have some connection to the digestive system. Over the next several articles I will discuss many of these common medical conditions individually and provide treatment recommendations for them. However, because the digestive system...
Improve your sleep
Apr 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, planetchopstick) The naturopathic approach to sleep management examines every aspect that influences one's ability to get a good night’s sleep. These include environmental factors, routine, blood sugar, stimulants,...
Spring detox/cleanse
Apr 17, 2012 / 5:00 am
April is a very popular time for people to start a detoxification program. With the winter weather behind us and the summer season just around the corner, now is a good time to cleanse the body. In this article we will look at the ins and outs of detoxification and learn about the most important...
Causes of poor circulation
Apr 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
In last week’s column we examined some of the signs of poor circulation. We discussed how chronic pain, fatigue, swelling, and headaches all could be caused by impairments in the circulatory system. This week we will discuss some of the most important causes of poor...
Signs of poor circulation
Mar 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
In last week’s column we discussed the importance of having good circulation. We described the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels) as being vitally important for delivering nutrients to and removing waste from the cells of the body. When the circulatory...
Circulation for optimal health
Mar 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
What is Circulation? Circulation is the movement, distribution, and removal of all the nutrients and wastes in the body. Circulation is one of the most fundamentally important aspects of health and needs to be assessed and supported accordingly. Circulation does not just refer to the...
Chelation for heart health
Mar 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The word ‘Chelation’ means, ‘the formation of two or more bonds.’ Chelation therapy is used medically to remove unwanted molecules like lead, mercury, aluminum, cadmium, and other elements from the body. Chelation therapy involves...
Causes of inflammation
Mar 6, 2012 / 10:00 am
As we discussed last week, atherosclerosis is ultimately caused by inflammatory damage to the lining of the arteries. In this week’s column we will examine the most significant causes of inflammation and discuss the most important treatments for removing those causes and restoring health...
Atherosclerosis and inflammation
Feb 28, 2012 / 5:00 am
Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is caused by plaque build up inside the arteries. This is a correct statement but not a complete statement. We must also ask the question, “What caused the plaque to build up in the arteries”? Ultimately, plaque forms in the arteries...
Detoxification lowers blood pressure
Feb 21, 2012 / 5:00 am
High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular incidents in Canada. High blood pressure usually takes many years or decades to develop and has many serious long-term consequences. Fortunately, blood pressure can be normalized with...
Heart health month
Feb 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, oter) February is Heart Health month and today is Valentine’s Day (the most important day for our hearts!). The Heart and Stroke Foundation and many other organizations are doing their best to raise awareness and empower...
Ski hill nutrition
Feb 7, 2012 / 5:00 am
Skiing and snowboarding up at Big White and Silver Star sure makes you hungry. Good food can be a part of the mountain experience. However, many people are unsure of how to eat when they are up at the hill. In this week’s column we will look at how proper snacking and nutrition can improve...
Stay warm in the cold: Part 2
Jan 31, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Flickr user, trysil) In last week’s column we looked at three simple things you can do at home to keep you warm on the ski hill. Today, we will examine three simple things you can do on the hill to stay warm and enjoy your...
Staying warm in the cold
Jan 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Flickr user, iwona_kellie) With the recent snow, the ski and snowboard season is in full effect. Because I am an avid skier and many of my patients love getting outdoors I thought I would write a few articles to help you make the...
Avoid January blues
Jan 17, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: (Flickr user, 8344299) January can be a very difficult month for many people. The holiday season may have been filled with parties, good food, and lots of fun things to do. However, in January there tends to be a post holiday blue due to...
Keeping New Year's resolutions
Jan 10, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Flickr user, mufan96) It is one thing to make New Year’s resolutions, another thing to start working on them, and yet another thing altogether to successfully achieve your New Year’s resolutions. In this article we...
Setting New Year's resolutions
Jan 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
This is the time of year when many people begin thinking about their resolutions for the New Year. You may have a good idea of what your resolutions will be but for many people it may be a very difficult decision. In this article we will focus on the top 5 tips for making successful New Years...
Vitamins to boost immunity
Dec 20, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The most important nutritional supplement we can all take is a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement. I do not believe it is generally possible to obtain optimal intakes of the essential vitamins and minerals from dietary...
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