Warm wool socks In my first year of Naturopathic medical school we learned a hydrotherapy technique that was lovingly referred to as “cold, wet socks”. Sounds appealing doesn’t it? Despite the name, the warming socks (as I prefer to call it) treatment is cheap, simple and effective. And not nearly as unpleasant as the name would lead you to believe. Why do Warming Socks? Warming socks is a technique used to treat the common cold, inf...
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Understanding Allergy – The Allergic Sequence and TreatmentsUnderstanding 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 th...
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Spice Up Your Health – the Fifth Food GroupWhen 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 ...
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Infant Massage SeminarHELD 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 Parliamen...
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40 Vegan Calcium SourcesWe 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? Th...
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Food Allergy TestingEggs 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 s...
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Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome NaturallyPolycystic 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 d...
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Tea for Fever in ChildrenFever 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 feve...
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Gallstones: Diet and SupplementsI’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 ...
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The Importance of Essential Fatty AcidsEssential 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-...
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25 Uses for TeaObviously 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 o...
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Natural Labour InductionAs every pregnant woman approaches the last weeks of pregnancy they can’t help but start thinking of ways to bring on labour and get the chance to meet their baby sooner. A pregnancy is considered full term at 37 weeks and the techniques discussed in this article should not be...
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Natural First Aid Kit – Burning Man EditionAs one of my RMT friends prepares to embark on her yearly journey to Burning Man she asked if I could prepare a list of natural first aid supplies to support her during her time in the Nevada desert. This is that list – supplies for general first aid, for digestive health, h...
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360’s Commitment to Green 360 Health Care Our front door may be red, but we’re green at heart here at 360! As NDs we all took the Naturopathic Doctors Oath which includes a commitment to “preserve the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations”. We wanted to share with you the ways in which 360 Health Care supports the health of the environment through our Commitment to Green. Reduce Paper We purchase only 100% ...
Gerbera Daisy - Gerbera jamesonii Living indoor plants add a natural beauty to our homes and workplaces and offer a welcome glimpse of green in the depths of a Canadian winter, but did you know they can also purify the air we breathe and contribute to a healthy home and office? NASA’s Plant Program In the late 1980s NASA researchers began looking at houseplants as a potential means of cleansing the atmosphere in future space stations....
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 ...
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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