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Thermography for inflammation
Thermography is best known as a screening tool for breast cancer, but has several other applications including detecting inflammation in various areas of the...
Thermography for breast health
Over the next few weeks we will investigate the use of thermography for the diagnosis and monitoring of various medical conditions. Thermography is best known...
Exercise and weight loss
In this week’s column we will examine the role of exercise in weight loss and body composition programs. How Important is Exercise? Most physicians...
Nutrition and weight loss
In this week’s column we will discuss the most important nutritional changes you can make and strategies you can employ to encourage healthy weight loss...
Childhood eczema
Skin conditions like eczema are amongst the most common reasons parents bring their children to see a physician. In fact, next to constipation, eczema is the...
Vitamins for my child?
All parents want their children to be as healthy as possible and most parents do whatever they can to support their children. Many parents bring their children...
Natural treatments for constipation
It is not pleasant for anyone to experience sluggish bowels or constipation let alone infants, toddlers, and children. It is both difficult for the child and...
Probiotics for my infant?
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...
Food allergies and babies
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...
My baby's digestive system
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...
Improve your sleep
The naturopathic approach to sleep management examines every aspect that influences one's ability to get a good night’s sleep. These include...
Spring detox/cleanse
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...
Causes of poor circulation
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...
Signs of poor circulation
In last week’s column we discussed the importance of having good circulation. We described the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatic...
Circulation for optimal health
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...
Chelation for heart health
The word ‘Chelation’ means, ‘the formation of two or more bonds.’ Chelation therapy is used medically to remove unwanted molecules like...
Causes of inflammation
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...
Atherosclerosis and inflammation
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...
Detoxification lowers blood pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular incidents in Canada. High blood pressure usually...
Heart health month
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...