A few days ago I was listening to a news report and was surprised to hear the reporter mention that women with dense breasts are more likely to get breast cancer. I knew that women with dense breasts were more likely to have a lump missed by mammogram technology (dense tissue shows up as white, as ... View Post
A Spring Detox- should you or shouldn’t you?
There is a lot of buzz around the terms "cleanse" and "detox" from both camps. The pro side, claims that a detox can cure everything from headaches to cancer, and the con side claiming that the body doesn't need any help with its detox functions and all detox programs are nonsense. The truth, as ... View Post
Spring is Here. Let the Allergy Games Begin!
It has begun. Two nights ago I had some chest tightness and wheezing. At the time, I thought it might be because neighbours that have a dog were visiting. Or that I was diffusing a new essential oil. But, that same night, my son had his first asthma episode of the season and I realized—spring is ... View Post
The Scoop on SIBO
Have you heard of SIBO? It stands for Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Learning about this disease and its treatment has revolutionized the way I treat digestive health concerns. When someone presents in my office with digestive complaints, big or small, I follow a fairly straight ... View Post
How to Beat the 3 p.m. Sleepies.
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get to the office—you're awake, you're alert—you get stuff done. You've had your morning coffee and you are thinking the big thoughts, reading and answering emails, and brainstorming with colleagues. You are on a roll. You are employee of the week. You get in ... View Post
You Know, There is a Pill For That
There is no doubt, we are a culture of thinking about our health after the fact. Most people don't think about their health at all until something goes wrong. Even as a naturopathic doctor, most of the patients that I see have a significant health issue bringing them in. Sure, we pay prevention lip ... View Post
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