Obtaining Life Balance : Where Do I Start?
We all have that one person in our lives who appears to have everything together. The person who seems to be able to do it all, enjoy it all, and always looks positively refreshed at…
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Eight Mindfulness Techniques for the Everyday Athlete – Think Your Way to a Fitter Body
Today, I decided to think my way to a set of washboard abs… Who needs the gym, amiright? Unfortunately, no amount of thinking without action will get us into top physical shape.
Read MoreExercise and Mental Health – Naturopathic Approaches
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada put out a startling statistic in 2009: 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, including depression, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention…
Read MoreAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – A Needling Approach
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition that affects the motor neurons of the cerebral cortex, brain stem, and spinal cord. It afflicts patients 55–75 years of age, and is slightly more common in…
Read MoreBack Pain and Lumbago – Natural Approaches
Back pain is extremely common and has been experienced by almost everyone at one point in life. The official name for low back pain is lumbago, and it is literally defined as pain in the…
Read MoreProlotherapy / PRP Treatments
Have you ever injured yourself? Torn a ligament? Twisted an ankle? Separated a shoulder? If you weren’t healing and were experiencing inflammation, the likely treatment option offered by your medical doctor would be a cortisone…
Read MoreNature and Mental Health – Naturopathic Perspectives
The diagnosis of mental-health disorders in Canada are increasing in number. One in five Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Almost everyone will be affected by a mental-health disorder—either experiencing a…
Read MoreAcute 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.
Read MoreIs Your Caffeine Addiction a Preventative Health‑Care Measure
Over the years, caffeine has been abused and modified with sugars, food colouring, and unpronounceable additives.
Read MoreChronic Fatigue Syndrome – Naturopathic Perspectives
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. It is a condition where extreme fatigue cannot be explained by any medical condition. It can get worse with…
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