Weight Loss
Weight loss can seem like an uphill battle, with so much confusing advice about dieting. The science does appear to be quite consistent with the medical risks associated with weight gain such as obesity, cardiovascular…
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Eating Disorders – Clearing Up Confusion
In a world where ideas about healthy eating and “fit” bodies are inundating the public constantly, it feels like it has become important to distinguish between a true, diagnosable eating disorder and a normal, societal…
Read MoreInflammation – This Is Where It’s Coming from
Inflammation has become a hot topic in the medical world, and the body of research around it continues to grow. We used to think that arthritis and joint inflammation began and ended in the joints,…
Read MoreWhere Is My Missing Period? Naturopathic Approaches
Your period is late—really late. You’re not pregnant, and you’re not menopausal. You may have missed one cycle or several. Of course, it’s worrisome: Many women who have missed one or more periods often take…
Read MoreBenefits of Fasting – Is it Right for You?
Fasting is a voluntary abstinence from food or any calorie-containing drinks for a specific period. In plain terms, fasting is the act of not eating, as simple as that, but let’s not be misguided by…
Read MoreMindfulness – What Is It, and What Does It Do for You?
What are the actual benefits of mindfulness? And what do you need to do to realize the benefits?
Read MoreGreen Tea, Capsaicin, and Ginger for Weight Loss Naturopathic Approaches Explained
In 2015, more than one in four adults had obesity in Canada, meaning their body mass index (BMI) was over 30. This rate is on the rise, and with it the risk of type 2…
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.
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Obesity is a global health concern that affects the health, well-being, and longevity of individuals, and is considered an epidemic of our modern times according to 2014 statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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One in four adults in Canada, which is equivalent to 6.3 million people were diagnosed with obesity by the end of 2012. This is a 17.5% increase from 2003. With obesity comes fatigue, malnutrition, type…
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