Feeling a little sluggish and low energy lately? Many factors can contribute to fatigue, but none as well-known as low B-12. A slight deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to anemia, fatigue, mania and depression, while a long-term deficiency can cause permanent damage to the brain and central nervous system. Vitamin B-12 can only be manufactured [...]
Castor oil can be used in two different ways. Taken internally, castor oil is a purgative, which will cause diarrhea and empty the bowels. Do not use castor oil internally unless instructed to do so by your Naturopathic Doctor. When used externally on the skin, castor oil is a superb healing agent. Modern research has [...]
I cannot say enough about how much I love bone broth. It is one of the most nutritive and nourishing things I put in my body, and here's why you should be putting it into yours..... Gelatin is a translucent, colourless, brittle, flavourless solid substance, derived from collagen found in animal bones, cartilage, collagen and [...]
Winter is almost upon us, which also means cold/flu season is here. This time of year, it seems like we all know someone who is fighting a cold. No need to panic though, there are plenty of easy ways to boost your immune system to fight off those germs! Here are 5 strategies you can [...]
In our society today we are inundated with the newest and latest trends concerning our health. Having access to this information regarding preventive care, alternative treatments and warnings of underlying health issues can be empowering but it can also be overwhelming, causing more questions than providing answers. Conventional medical professionals, concentrated on acute distress and [...]
The other night I met up with a group of friends at a local pub for trivia night. What I don’t know about today’s pop culture (SexyBack is sung by a guy?) could be the entire topic of this blog but I promise; it isn’t. Letting go and moving on is. I was seated next [...]
