Stress: 7 Scary Things It’s Doing To Your Body

6 Feb, 2013
Blog
We know that a little stress can be inevitable in life, and not particularly detrimental to your health. However, when you’re constantly feeling under pressure — overwhelmed, anxious, completely frazzled — the effects can actually add up to something dangerous.…

7 Steps To Better Skin

29 Aug, 2012
Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy
Creating healthy skin is not solely about applying creams and lotions. Your skin is an organ of elimination, which means one of its purposes is to rid the body of toxins. Therefore, what appears on the skin surface is often…
Massage – A Treatment, Not a Treat

Massage – A Treatment, Not a Treat

27 Jun, 2012
Massage
Most of us think of massage as indulgence. We get one as a treat, and if we’re really lucky, our spouse might give us a massage at the end of a long, hard day just to make us feel nice.…
Are You At Your Tipping Point

Are You At Your Tipping Point?

6 Jun, 2012
Blog
If you were surfing in the ocean and saw a large shark swim through the wave, it would be perfectly normal to have a very strong physical response. Tightening of the muscles throughout your body, increase in heart rate, blood…
Heavy Metals Test

What Is Wrong With Me?

30 May, 2012
Naturopathy, Wellness Assessment
It’s a common thing to hear in the clinic, “I’ve been to the doctors, I’ve had the testing done and they can’t find anything wrong with me. They say nothing is wrong.” So many confused patients of ours have felt…
The Healing Power of Herbs

The Healing Power of Herbs

1 May, 2012
Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy
In this age of skyrocketing medical costs, more and more people are taking responsibility for their own health. They are turning to herbs, nature’s “super-medicines.” Many people are already including herbs in their diets, not just to season foods, but…
Is Your Immune System At Risk?

Is Your Immune System At Risk?

30 Apr, 2012
Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy
by Suzanne Wilson, Naturopath The immune system’s prime function is to protect the body against infection and the development of cancer.  Support and enhancement of the immune system is perhaps the most important step in achieving resistance to disease and…