naturopathic medicine

Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Research indicates that acupuncture can effectively reduce pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite their distinct root causes, acupuncture has demonstrated positive outcomes for both conditions. Osteoarthritis (OA): A 2019 randomized controlled trial found that acupuncture, when combined with usual care (typically

Intermittent Fasting to Burn Fat

Intermittent Fasting is an eating schedule, not a diet, that can help you burn fat and lose weight by balancing your hormones.

Building a Healthy Foundation Before Conception

“I am planning to have a family in the future.  Is it too early to start preparing now?” It’s never too early to build a healthy foundation for future conception.  When a woman finds out she is pregnant, they are often 4 weeks along, and they have missed the most critical time for

Acupuncture can help take your worries away…

Did you know that acupuncture is a useful tool for stress management?  An acupuncturist can select specific acupuncture points to instill calmness, improve sleep and energy.  They will perform an intake, and individualize a treatment plan for you.  A series of 6-10 half hour sessions follows weekly, then every 2-4 weeks.  Many people

Drink 2 cups of green tea, and call me in the morning

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. -- Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C. Did you know that you can treat a range of ailments by consuming certain foods, or eliminating others?  It can be as intuitive as a bowl of chicken soup when you have a cold, or the avoidance

Federal Government Exempts GST/HST on Services Provided by Naturopathic Doctors

Effective February 12, 2014, the services provided by naturopathic doctors are exempt of HST, as announced in the latest federal budget.  The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) has been lobbying the government for years.  As stated on their website, "The move will provide greater access for patients seeking a proactive approach to

1st Annual Joe Carter & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament

I was lucky to be invited by my good friends Ami and Jason Richter, co-founders of Lug Travel, to Joe Carter's 1st annual golf tournament.  Lug was a corporate sponsor for hole 11, and they provided their popular Shuttlebus bag to each participant.  I arrived early at Eagle's Nest Golf Club in Vaughan

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