Stress & Massage Therapy
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi Is stress overwhelming you this holiday season? Have you ever had a massage before? You say, yes. Well, when was your last massage? Oh, you don’t recall. Or, you say, no, you never had a massage. Well, today is the day to try it out. Massage therapy is a great […]
Stress and Its Impact on the Immune System
Dr. Kristina Fallico, ND If you’ve ever questioned the strength of your immune system, it is important to understand why your body may be so prone to getting sick. You might just happen to be exposed to more bacteria and viruses, or perhaps there is a more root cause to be explored. Negative stress is […]
The Importance of Managing Mood During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Pregnancy is an exciting, hopeful and important time for expecting parents, but can also bring on a state of fear, and uncertainty. With the rapid change in hormones, the potential for unexpected events, anticipating labour, and becoming a parent, can evoke a level of anxiety and fluctuating moods in anyone. […]
Foundations of Fertility Part 1: Stress Management
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Dr. Donata Girolamo, N.D. explains in this 5-part series how to build a strong foundation to improve conception rates, labour experiences, and have a healthy baby. Stress is commonly overlooked and not considered as an obstacle to natural conception. I’ve chosen to write about it as part 1 of Foundations […]
5 Ways to Relax Right Now
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Relaxation is an important part of reversing prediabetes, staying healthy, and reducing the risk of some of the deadliest diseases in the United States including type two diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. When I bring up the subject of relaxation with my patients, they often tell me they’re too […]
Pro-bacteria, not Anti-bacteria; a New Way of Thinking in the Treatment of Acne
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND A(ghhhhhh)cne! Acne has long been thought of an over abundance of bad, pore clogging, acne causing bacteria that needs to be eradicated. Topical creams, prescription strength scrubs and oral antibiotic therapies have been mainstream treatments for acne sufferers. While the idea of getting rid of known acne causing bacteria sounds like […]
Reduce Stress, Modulate Cortisol Level, and Support Adrenal Stress Adaptation
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND How would you rate your stress level, is it Low, Medium or High? If you answered Medium or High, stress may be contributing to your weight problems. Our bodies have systems designed to help us deal with stress. The type of stress that would be natural for us would […]
Resistance vs. Resilience: A Guide to Life Success
Dr. Taryn Deane, ND @DrTarynDeane With a new crew of doctors graduating from Naturopathic college last week, another cohort leaving the comfort of the IHN walls this fall and 173 students from Boucher struggling after a week of exam beatdowns, I feel it’s timely to share some tips that should make the process of becoming a competent and healthy practitioner smoother […]
5 Lifestyle Changes to Reverse Prediabetes
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman A healthy lifestyle is just as important as a healthy diet when it comes to reversing prediabetes and staying well. In fact, studies show that lifestyle interventions are the most effective treatment for reversing prediabetes, lowering hemoglobin A1C, decreasing high blood pressure, improving physical fitness, and promoting weight loss.1 The […]
Feeling anxious? Botanical and nutritional supplements provide relief with minimal side effects
Dr. Chris Habib, ND and Dr. Chris Roberts, BSc. (Hons), BEd.,ND As naturopathic doctors, we work with many patients who seek relief from the symptoms of anxiety. Fatigue, headaches, muscle tension and aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, nausea and hot flashes are but a few of troublesome conditions they experience. Many patients, however, discontinue the […]