Acute Inflammation in Physical Activity and Recovery
Acute inflammation is something we want to get rid of so we can return to play and feel more comfortable. But inflammation has a purpose and a place in the short-term.
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Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
You may have witnessed it either on tv or in reality; an emotionally labile woman, frantically scrounging for a tub of ice-cream or chocolate, snapping at any provoking comment regarding her behaviour around “that time…
Read MoreBenefits of Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
The use of complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer and its side effects has skyrocketed in recent years. Complementary therapies refer to ones that are nonpharmaceutical in nature, and that have the potential to…
Read MoreWhole Body Cryotherapy
Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is a health promoting treatment that involves short exposures to air temperatures below −100°C . WBC treatments last approximately 2-5 minutes and the frequency of treatments can vary based on the purpose…
Read MoreCommon Headaches
Headaches are annoying and, depending on their severity, can prevent us from performing our daily tasks. There are many types of headaches, but the most common ones are tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines.
Read MoreMindfulness and Health – What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice that cultivates paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally to our experience. It is not a belief or philosophy, but an awareness of the nature of the mind and…
Read MoreSauna Therapy
Detoxifying the body can be achieved in many ways. Essentially, the goal is to eliminate chemicals and environmental pollutants that place a toxic burden to our bodies that are responsible for the progression to many…
Read MorePrimary Dysmenorrhea – Naturopathic Treatment Options
The term “dysmenorrhea” is commonly used to describe painful menstruation. Considered one of the most common conditions in women’s health, its effective treatment relies on determining and addressing the root cause. When the pain is…
Read MoreEliminating Pain – Naturopathic Approaches
Today more people than ever are seeking naturopathic care, especially for long standing conditions including but not limited to anxiety, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. What many people may not realize is that naturopathic doctors…
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