Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Doesn't it feel like we've been in the middle of winter for MONTHS now?!?  Because it'll still be some time before spring and summer arrives, I wanted to write a post on the benefits of vitamin D since it...

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Acupuncture for Infertility

Ever since I was back in school at CCNM, I have always loved working with couples who were trying to get pregnant, and acupuncture was always a big part of my approach to helping these couples.  This is why...

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Zinc for the Common Cold

Since we're heading into the middle of cold and flu season, I wanted to share an article that I came across on the potential benefits of zinc and the common cold.  You can find the article here. The authors of the...

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Breast Cancer and Weight Lifting

Lymphedema is the swelling of one arm or leg due to the blockage of lymphatic drainage, resulting in the build up of lymph fluid. Symptoms of Lymphedema: Swelling of part of the arm/leg or the entire arm/leg including fingers/toes Feeling...

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Fertility: How Naturopathic Medicine Can Help

As a society, North American women are choosing to wait a little bit longer before starting a family.  This has been associated with an increased rate of couples who are finding it more difficult to conceive.  Naturopathic medicine can...

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Healthy Brownies Recipe

Happy Civic Day long-weekend Ontario!  And to celebrate, I’ve decided to foray into the world of blogging, so please feel free to email me with any topics that you would like to hear about! As for what to start off...

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