This time of year we are bombarded and often pressured to make resolutions to better ourselves. New year or not, there is always a place for reflection and resolutions. Looking back over 2010 – what were your goals and did you meet them? What…
Post Author: Dr. Sara Kinnon Categories: General, Naturopathic Medicine, NutritionIf you are a patient of mine, you have probably had me tell you to eat nuts. Nuts are a nutritional powerhouse, and a favourite of mine. Nuts become a big part of your diet if you are grain-free or follow a Paleo diet but they should be part of your diet regardless! So, let’s shine the spotlight on almonds today.
Almonds are not only a source of fat as…
Tags: Almond Butter, Cholesterol, Hypertension, Paleo
Did you know that almond butter is a delicious and healthy alternative to peanut butter? What kid doesn’t love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Yet as peanut allergies become more and more common classrooms and day-cares are banning peanut containing products. Switch to almond butter! We now carry 100% organic almond butter available in an 8oz jar or a travel friendly snack pack. Almond butter is a great…
Post Author: kami.fasan Categories: General, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, RecipesOur Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Sara Kinnon, and our Nutritionist, Monique Zizzy, recently did a tal
k at John Oliver Secondary School on the dangers of consuming energy drinks, such as Red Bull. The lecture was part of a program run by the “Take a Hike Foundation” that works with at risk youth. The program aims to inspire and educate…
Fall has arrived and with it comes damp dark weather…and cold and flu season! Before you reach for the Nyquil or Neo-Citron, consider a more natural approach. Such products simply mask the symptoms and tax our already weekend immune system with added sugars and preservatives.
The first step to take when someone in your home has fallen ill is to…
Post Author: kami.fasan Categories: General, Health Terms, Naturopathic Medicine
A portion of our province’s licensed naturopathic physicians are now certified to prescribe certain prescription medications. Dr. Sara Kinnon is now able to renew your prescriptions, or even prescribe a medication if it is deemed necessary to your treatment plan. We encourage you to stop by our
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Categories: Naturopathic Medicine
Everyday we are inundated with information about what is good for us, and what we should avoid. Often, advice is provided on what vitamins to take. This can be overwhelming for many and can often lead to a plethora of pills being taken on a daily basis.
Vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can also…
Tags: castor oil, fibroids, headaches, inflammed joints, ovarian cysts
Most of us hear the words “castor oil” and run for the hills! Visions of looming tablespoons full of thick, ill tasting oil that our mothers assured was “good for us” send our stomachs into a frenzy of protest. Fear not! We are not asking you to swallow castor oil, at our
In the fight against cancer, detoxification and cellular health play a vital role. An infected or mutated cell is highly sensitive to heat. Healthy cells are able to withstand changes to core body temperature, however unhealthy ones cannot. For example, when one is suffering from the flu a fever often arises. This is the…
Everyday we are inundated with chemicals and free radicals whether they come from the air, our food, cosmetics, exercise, or simply the aging process. Antioxidants are crucial nutrients for protecting key organs like the brain, heart, lungs and liver. One of the most powerful internal antioxidants is glutathione (GSH).
Low levels of glutathione have been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimers and Parkinsons, asthma, COPD, and…
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