Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that can affect any joint of the body and is characterized by pain, stiffness and loss of mobility. It can

Halloween is coming up soon, and with it comes the stress of trying to manage our little ones’ mountains of candy. Let’s start things off

Providing meal plans is a mainstay of the health and fitness industry. And I get why. If you’ve been struggling with your weight, and not

As 2020 (finally) comes to a close, we are being presented with new challenges to successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Colder weather means that Canadians

By Guest Blogger John Roche, therapist and coach, at Transformation Counselling Anxiety sucks. It can weigh on you every moment of the day and rob

The Bottom: 3 large honey crisp apples (about 3-4 cups chopped) 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness in the present moment. It is a powerful tool that can offset the constant distractions

This recipe is warming and hearty, making it a perfect meal for a fall or winter evening. It is full of protein, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory

When I hear about the current rates of mental illness, I count myself lucky. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people

You may have come across social media posts or magazine excerpts about Kombucha over the last year. Your local health food store may have started

The high fat / low carb ketogenic diet is one of the hottest trends in nutrition. Due to it’s therapeutic potential, I have been using

In the last few years, on-campus health services and teaching staff all across North America have observed a disturbing trend in university students. There is

Do you want to learn something that can change your life powerfully, yet is simple? Something that is applicable to small or large problems, something

One of my roles as a naturopath has become helping my patients make sense of contradictory online nutritional recommendations. The latest headlines to confound are

You may have noticed that Vitamin D, the ‘sunshine vitamin’, has been in the news lately. Last week, a Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study was

“Happy Hillside!” I heard this very specific well-wish ring out a thousand times last weekend. I was attending Hillside, the eclectic, diverse music festival held

When I was a kid, I had a persistent case of eczema on both of my hands. Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that

I’ve always been a snack person. I find having regular nutrition breaks can help level out my energy on long work days and keep me

I belong to a great running club at the uptown Waterloo Running Room. We run, we talk about running, we run some more, and then

The definition of “healthy eating” in 2017 is decidedly debatable. Many of our well-established nutritional guidelines appear to be crumbling under recent scrutiny. Did you

I’ve always been a slim person. I inherited what my cousins call the “Karges metabolism” from my mother’s side of the family. That means I

Many people in North America identify as being busy. As a naturopath, I often feel torn about what to recommend as the best treatment plan

One of the highlights of my year is a fall wilderness trip with friends to Algonquin Park or somewhere on the Canadian Shield. We paddle

I recently spent some time reflecting on my father’s childhood. His was a traumatic one, to say the least: physical and emotional abuse, hunger and

Ever reached for the remainder of your chocolate bar and realized you must have already finished it? Or have you ever eaten an entire bag

(see earlier articles: Learning to Thrive as an HSP Part 1, Part 2, The Impact of Stress on the Highly Sensitive Person) This is one

This is the third in a series of blog posts exploring my experience in working with the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in my naturopathic practice.

If you’re confused about what you should eat you’re not alone. Paleo or Vegetarianism? Weight watchers or zone diet? Low fat or low carb? Everywhere

Although it should be just a few simple ingredients, store-bought pesto often has all sorts of additives. You can’t beat fresh, homemade pesto! We often

As a naturopathic doctor, I see quite a number of patients who identify as Highly Sensitive (or HSP) – people who get easily overwhelmed by

I’m not going out on a limb when I say that North American urban culture is a stressful one. Many of us are working longer

Antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections has saved millions of lives and is considered one of the great public health successes of the 20th century. But

As you may have heard, a new (awesome) study was released suggesting that viewing photos of adorable baby animals actually increases productivity. This is somewhat

This week, a study was released comparing the nutrient content of organic vs. conventionally grown tomatoes in Brazilian farms. Although the organic tomatoes were 40%

A recent Oxford study on vegetarianism has been getting a lot of attention. Released January 30th, the study shows a 32% reduction in ischemic heart

According to Health Canada, Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of infectious diarrhea in Canadian hospitals and long-term health facilities. And 1 in 10 patients

According to psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnill, the most depressing day of the year is the third Monday of January. This year “Blue Monday” was January

In Aamjiwnaang First Nation, near Sarnia, Ontario, there aren’t enough boys to have a hockey team. And although there are three girls’ baseball teams, there

For those watching their waistline, the holiday season can be a minefield of temptations. More treats at work, and more parties with family, friends and

All too often, older adults in our community suffer from loneliness. This not only affects their quality of life, but can increase risk factors for

It was September 23, 2006, and I couldn’t sleep. The next day was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront half-marathon. I had been training for weeks but

As a naturopathic doctor, I work with many athletes. I look at optimizing their nutrition and bringing the body back into balance to enhance their

KW resident George Harvey was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure when he was only 19 years old. This surprised George, as he was not

I grew up on a farm. We had a big vegetable garden and we spent the summer tending it, harvesting, preserving, and canning. We traded

“Hidden Dangers of Detox Diets” was the title of a mass email message I recently received. Intrigued, I opened it up and it led to

It’s 8:00 am. You’re making oatmeal, helping your son with his homework, getting lunches ready for the family, and the phone rings. Before you know

A recent study published in the journal Cancer caught my eye. University of Pennsylvania researchers looked at the role of attitude in the survival rates

“Gardening is fundamentally an act of enormous hope because everything you do in the garden is for the future.” Barbara Frum, 1937—1992, Canadian Broadcast Journalist

As a naturopathic doctor I help my patients choose the best foods for their health. People ask me what they should eat and I make

When I was a naturopathic student, I was faced with a nutritional conundrum. I found myself sitting in classes all day learning that the standard

Our household’s Brita water jug recently stopped working properly. Okay, actually I dropped it. Out of sheer laziness, after several weeks, I realized I still

Okinawa is a series of islands off the coast of Japan. The people there have the longest life expectancy and the longest health expectancy in