Homeopathic Corner
CONCEPTION CHRONICLES: FOLATE FOR PREGNANCY, NOT FOLIC ACID!
Naturally occurring, folate is found in leafy greens, it is a water soluble vitamin also known as B9, a very important part of a healthy diet. Folate is critical for fetal development and especially important for pregnant women. Folate aids … Continue reading
Homeopathic Corner – Homeopathy for Sore Throats
For this autumnal newsletter our patients asked us which homeopathic remedies work best to heal a sore throat? It can be a bit tricky deciding on the right remedy from your home homeopathic kit. You should know that if you are … Continue reading
Prevent Colds and Flues with Change of Season Soup
Change of Season Soup is a delicious herbal soup (or can be imbibed as a tea) that tonifies, and gently supports our immune systems during times of stress, and especially during the physiological stressors of the change of seasons. It … Continue reading
Summertime is the Most Optimal Time for Healing!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine every season has certain correspondences or identifiers. If we use the timing of seasonal change to improve our health, we should consider identification with these natural movements in energy. We can use these identifiers to optimize … Continue reading
Homeopathic Corner – Have Homeopathy. Will Travel.
Summertime usually means a much needed vacation will finally be realized. For some folks travel is equated with anxiety, and for other travelers, symptoms can arise from the mode of transportation (whether that be motion sickness or jet lag) and … Continue reading
A homeopathic remedy for Braxton Hicks contractions & Easy Birth
Braxton hicks are often described as the contractions that occur before “real labour” begins. They can occure weeks before the mum goes into labour. Patient M.L., posed the question to homeopathic corner, are there any homeopathic remedies for Braxton hicks … Continue reading
The Love Hormone, and why Yogi encourages you to stop by the office and stare into his eyes if you need a moment of paws
Animal behaviorist Takeumi Kikusui of Azabu University, in Japan, published his findings in the journal Science, suggesting that each time humans stare into their fur friends eyes, both brains are triggered to fire the love hormone oxytocin. In one experiment, … Continue reading
Is Your Body a Toxic Waste Container?
Do you relate to any of the following symtoms: Indigestion – Abdominal Bloating – Excess Belching or Burping – Heartburn – Constipation – Diarrhea – Dark Circles Under Eyes – Bad Breath – Excess Body Odor – Constant Gas & … Continue reading
Croupy Coughs
This homeopathic question comes from patient A.S. whose four-month old had a croupy cough. After our homeopathic recommendations, she was amazed at how quickly her infant’s cough transformed into one that was much less frequent and much less fierce. A … Continue reading
Fertility, IVF made easier with Acupuncture & Naturopathic medicine
This autumn the Ontario Government announced public funding for one cycle of IVF for any women aged 43 and below. This is wonderful news for families facing the challenges and costs of fertility treatments. I see many patients in my … Continue reading