Perplexing pain : fibromyalgia Wouldn’t it be wonderful if diseases were neatly discrete, each with its own distinctive set of causes, symptoms and treatments, impossible to confuse with any other medical condition. The reality, alas, is altogether different. Consider, for example, fibromyalgia (FMS), a...
Ever wonder why medical practitioners are so keen to wrap a pneumatic cuff around your upper arm and take your blood pressure? Well, high blood pressure is harmful, of course. But there’s also a great deal that can be learned about your health just...
It is official: Spring is finally upon us! The weather is warmer, the days are longer and we have the sudden urge to clean everything in sight – our cupboards, our closets, our garages and, most importantly, ourselves. It’s time to give our bodies...
Intermittent Fasting – What is it? And what are the benefits? Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular. It is an umbrella term for various diet plans that cycle between a period of fasting and non-fasting. One of the most popular methods, known as the ‘16/8’,...
A blog post on the human heart seems timely with February being Heart & Stroke awareness month. Read below to find out some pretty incredible facts about the big powerhouse of our bodies – our heart. What would be your choice for the most...
Hello 2021, Goodbye 2020! I think we are all feeling okay with moving onto a new year. We will never forget 2020 – faced with a pandemic, came hardship – physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. Many lost loved ones to the coronavirus, while others...
To Keep You Healthy and Vital this Winter Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially now. Exercise, a good night’s sleep, low stress and a healthy diet can all have a significant impact on our immune systems and ability to defend ourselves against bacteria...
We don’t often get to see our blood – and for many that have phobias of blood or needles, this is just fine. But, have you ever wondered about all of the microscopic, trillion cells that make up our bodies, and what they...
Among the growing list of medical conditions attributable to our high-fat western diet, there is no more obvious case of cause and effect than the stones that form in the gallbladder. Roughly the size and shape of a pear, the gallbladder lies under the...
Curious as to what a Naturopathic Doctor does, or how they can help you and your health? The following are a few of the most common queries about Naturopathic Medicine. If your questions aren’t answered below, please reach out to us! 1. What happens...