Understanding Allergy Everyone knows someone with an allergy. Whether it be seasonal allergies like hay fever or a life-threatening allergy to peanuts a staggering 10 million Canadians suffers from seasonal, environmental or food allergies. Despite the vast difference in the cause of allergic symptoms the sequence of events in our body remains the same. With this knowledge we can target treatments at the underlying cause of allergies and ...
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When you think of a healthy, balanced diet you probably think of the Four Food Groups – whole grains, lean meats/ meat alternatives, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. But a healthy diet should also include an abundance of the ‘fifth food group’ – spices! Spices used in cooking are the original herbal medicines. Many of the spices in our kitchen pantry have been used for hundreds, or thousands of years to enhance flavour – an...
HELD OVER. Due to popular demand, we are offering a second FREE infant massage seminar on March 24th, 2012 at 3:00pm. Join Sarah Barton, RMT at 360 Health Care to learn baby massage techniques and tricks. Located at 360 King Street East in Toronto (King and Parliament). Space is limited – call 416-360-1300 or email info@360healthcare.com to reserve your spot now.
We all know that calcium is an essential mineral that is used by the body to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth. But did you know that calcium is also used for blood clotting, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, regulation of enzymes and cell membrane function? That is one useful mineral! Figs are a vegan source of calcium If we aren’t consuming enough calcium in our diet, our body will take the calcium it needs from our bones ...
Eggs are a common food allergy Food allergy testing is one of the tools Naturopathic Doctors use to assess health in our patients. In Naturopathic Medicine our goal is to find the cause of symptoms of illness and disease. In some people the cause is the food we eat, and a sensitivity or allergy to those foods. In this article I will answer some of the most common questions people have regarding food allergy testing. I would know if I had ...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or “multiple ovarian cysts” affect many teenage girls and adult women. PCOS often begins shortly after puberty and can persist for years. It can be a frustrating, and sometimes painful condition. It can also make becoming pregnant difficult. However, there are natural treatment options available that are safe and effective even for teenaged girls. What are ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are formed w...
Fever is a natural defence mechanism that our body uses to fight off viral and bacterial infections. Increasing the body’s temperature allows our immune system to function optimally and makes it difficult for viruses and bacteria to replicate. In an adult the level of fever generally corresponds to the severity of the illness causing it. This is not necessarily the case in children. In a newborn the body’s temperature control mechani...
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – every pregnancy is different. And so too is the post-natal period, or months following the delivery of your baby. My son was born at the end of September and in the weeks since then I’ve developed a troubling new symptom – biliary colic or “gallstone attacks”. What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits next to the liver. It’s main function is ...
Essential fatty acids are just that – essential. Our body can produce most of the fats it needs (such as cholesterol, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids), however it can not produce omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. This makes them essential to consume in our diet. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in the oils of seeds and grains, such as sunflower, safflower, soy and corn oils. The average North American tends to consume adequate amounts...
Obviously my favourite use for tea is as a delicious health-promoting beverage, but I love finding new ways to incorporate tea into my life. I scoured the internet to find other uses for tea – either loose tea leaves, new or used tea bags. I was amazed at the versatility of tea – just another reason to love it! Around the house 1. Deodorize fridges: Place loose black tea leaves or used tea bags in the fridge to absorb odours. 2. Spice up...
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