There is nothing better in winter than a nice hot bath. And a bath that was prescribed by your Naturopathic Doctor is even better. Just tell your partner, roommate or kids that you *need* to spend 20 minutes enjoying a quiet soothing bath – your doctor told you to do it. Why take an Epsom Salts bath? An Epsom salts bath releases toxins and metabolic waste by enhancing perspiration. Epsom salts also contain magnesium sulfate, which is ...
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Yin Tonic FoodsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses four main pillars of treatment to manage illness and disease: acupuncture, botanical (herbal) medicine, healthy lifestyle and proper diet. Each of the imbalances that can lead to illness (hot/cold, yin/yang, interior/exterior, excess/defic...
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Suprise, It’s Vegan!Oreos are a vegan indulgence What do Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, Sour patch kid candies and Heinz ketchup all have in common? They are all vegan! Embarking on a vegan diet can be a daunting task. Most people assume that being a vegan means eating nothing but carrot sticks, ...
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Medical Doctors Know Little about Herbal Medicine – Results of a UK SurveyA survey conducted in January 2010 by the UK-based Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin found that 75.5% of responding doctors feel they are poorly informed about herbal medicine. The DTB study was sent to a random sample ofDTB subscribers and a total of 164 responses were received. ...
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Eating Local in OntarioEating Local in Ontario There are many virtues to eating local foods. The 100 Mile Diet lists the following reasons for eating local: Better taste – local foods are picked when they are ripe and come to you fresh and full of nutrients and flavour. Know what you’re eat...
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Vitamin D Levels are Low in Canadian Winters The importance of Vitamin D to health can not be underestimated. It is the only vitamin that our body makes from exposure to sunlight. Learn 10 important things about the “sunshine vitamin” and discover the impact Vitamin D can have on your health. 1. Vitamin D is made from sunlight Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because our skin produces vitamin D fro...
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