Dr. Leena Athparia, ND Have you ever wondered why you feel sluggish in the winter? Do you make excuses to avoid the gym? Do you struggle with low energy? There are a few reasons why you might be feeling sluggish and slow in the winter. According to Ayurveda, an ancient system of wellness, the forces and principles […]
Dr. Leena Athparia, ND What is Oil Pulling? Recently there has been lots of hype about the health benefits of oil pulling – a process of swishing oil in the mouth for a period of time and spitting it out to pull out toxins from the mouth. This technique, which claims to originate from Ayurvedic
Dr. Leena Athparia is one of the few licensed naturopathic doctors in Toronto with extensive training in Ayurvedic Medicine. Blending modern diagnostic tools with traditional systems, she treats the person as a whole, and uses Ayurvedic assessments to identify their unique constitution. With a strong focus in preventative medicine, Dr. Athparia emphasizes nutrition & lifestyle according to
Dr. Leena Athparia, ND Do you look forward to summer, and then find yourself feeling irritable and exhausted once the temperatures rise? Does your skin breakout with the heat? Do you crave air conditioning and cool drinks? If so, your Pitta may be out of balance. According to Ayurveda, of the three bio-energies (ie. doshas) that exist in nature (Vata,
