Tired of feeling fatigue, pain and/or brain fog? Do you have digestive symptoms, extra weight, or just want to improve your overall fitness? Join us for the Reboot Together program. This is a peer support group, led by a licensed naturopathic physician.
To eat or not to eat fish…The current verdict, given recent studies on toxicity levels, seems to be solidly out about whether they are “good” or “bad” for our health. We are left wondering which seafood is safe to eat, if any, and how often we should be consuming it. With so many questions about…
Is it “flu season” or “sugar season”? We are more susceptible to illness when eating diets high in sugar and low in nutrients! Let’s UP our health game this winter with our Healthier Living – BodyLean Group Program! This group is appropriate for anyone and everyone who wants to improve their health through lifestyle and nutrition. …
Need some support with depression or seasonal affective disorder challenges? Join the upcoming group health visit program: Breaking Through the Clouds: Depression and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Support This 4-week intensive will focus on ways that our health can influence our mindset and provide solutions in addition to providing a safe space to set goals and…
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ often referred to as a vestigial organ. In medical terms vestigial means ‘not critical for life; the appendix is another organ that is an example of this. However, if you’ve had your gallbladder removed, in many cases your bile duct will dilate and eventually form a sort of new…
Sleep Hygiene is a term used to describe our nightly habits prior to going to bed. Good sleep hygiene habits promote easier, healthy sleep. Our circadian rhythms control many functions of the body on a daily basis, and of course our daily sleep-wake cycle is a part of this. In addition, circadian rhythms can influence…
Regular intake of organic fermented soy products, such as miso, have many health benefits, including a reduced risk of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers. There is also research suggesting fermented soy products are superior to non-fermented soy when it comes to health benefits. This miso ramen recipe with noodles and mushrooms is one of…
Radiation exists on a spectrum. Life on earth has always been subjected to radiation from the sun and other ‘natural’ sources. Nowadays, radiation can also come from engineered sources, such as nuclear weapons or power plant accidents, and be devastating to life. There are two types of radiation: ionizing and non-ionizing. Far UV, X-rays, gamma-rays,…
“What is homeopathy, really?”… We integrative physicians get this question a LOT! Homeopathy is commonly confused with naturopathic or herbal medicine. It is not a synonym, but rather a specific modality used within the broad scope of natural medicine. It emerged through observation of the phenomena that “like cures like” in the 18th century. Homeopathic remedies…
Here’s an easy, simple chocolate mousse recipe, perfected by our very own Gwendolyn, that can be whipped into an amazingly gourmet-tasting and uber-healthy dessert in no time. Plus, it is dairy-free and gluten-free, and thus caters to many diets. Top with fresh raspberries or strawberries and coconut shavings and YUM!