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...
In our society, as a whole, we tend to always look at what we don’t have in our lives, rather than what we do have. We often look at the glass half empty, rather than half full. And we focus often on the future...
A hot topic – What is it? What are its benefits? You may have heard of hyaluronic acid (HA)….or you may have not! It is a naturally occurring sugar molecule that is found throughout our bodies in many different types of tissues – especially...
Under the direction of the Provincial Health Officer and our Regulatory College, we are pleased to announce that we will begin to see more patients in-person starting May 19th as we enter Phase 2 of BC’s Re-Start Plan and the number of Covid cases in...
Cancer is becoming rampant. Whether we have had a personal experience with cancer, or we know of a close friend or family member that has had or has cancer, it is definitely on the rise. Unfortunately, most of the time we don’t necessarily know...
Below we will look closer at four different mushrooms that are used traditionally in medicine for a variety of health concerns. They share similar characteristics such as being nutrient-dense, immune-modulating, and supportive to the stress response. They also can help to reduce inflammation, enhance...