Homeopathic Corner | Head to Heal Wellness Centre

How Does A Drought Year Effect the Qi of Our Lungs?

Did you know that Southern Saskatchewan has been in a drought for one year now? Autumn is the season of the Lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The seasonal influence of autumn is Dryness and likewise the external pathological influence that is most detrimental to the health of the Lungs is, that’s right, Dryness. The Lungs

Less pain, increased mobility, make life sweeter and easier with Grace Howlett

Starting in November there will be a new face joining the talented folks at Head to Heal Family Wellness. Grace Howlett, who has been working with clients since 2004, is thrilled to be sharing with the community on 13th Avenue. Multi-faceted and experienced, she brings a wealth of expertise to aid her clients on their

Food Intolerance versus Food Sensitivity – Explaining Carroll Testing

Food intolerance testing is not a food allergy or food sensitivity test. Food allergy test results can change from day to day for a person and tend to vary greatly depending on the lab used to identify the food sensitivities. Food intolerance testing bypasses the vague allergy testing, getting to the root of the problem,

Chocolate Chinese Medicine! Yum finally Chinese medicine that tastes good! The very tastiest way to self-care

We are very excited to have Chocolate Tonics at The Wholisitic Dispensary. These are made in Victoria, BC and are raw, organic cacao made with high quality granulated Traditional Chinese medicine herbs. These chocolate gems are an extremely tasty way to take care of yourself and/or a beautiful way to gift someone you love. These

Turn Around Anxiety

Anxiety can be a normal part of your child’s development as they move through the different ages and stages of their life. There are many factors that create anxiety including: parenting styles, whether or not your child has experienced a negative or traumatic life event, the environment at home or school, and your child’s specific

Living Fertile, Spirit Babies

I am very grateful that a large part of my naturopathic practice focuses on fertility. It is a privilege to work with women and men on their journey to conceive and expand their families. It is inspiring to witness the changes that patients will make to welcome in a new life and in the process

Summer Colds & Enhancing Our Immunity In Summer

Often my patients are really caught off guard when they are hit with a bad Summer cold. Of course they know that during the winter months their immune system must be healthy to fight through the worst of the cold and flu season but many are caught off guard when there is a bad Summer

10 Simple Steps to a Leaner Healthier You by: Marlisa Sucher

You know there are no quick fixes when it comes to losing weight for the long term while also supporting your health. The most effective way to lose weight and keep it off is to focus on adding in healthy habits. A healthy lifestyle is not about being on a ‘diet’, it’s about learning how

Be kind to yourself

Brain chemistry plays a critical role in our perceptual experience. The more we exist in a state of inner harmony, the more balanced our production of dopamine, oxytocin and other feel good chemicals will be. Naturopathic doctors are in a prime position to help harness the power of perceptual influences on wellness. Ultimately when the

IRONING OUT THE DETAILS ON IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

LUCKY FISH & THE MOST ABSORBABLE FORMS OF SUPPLEMENTAL IRON Iron is an essential mineral in the body, known for its role in carrying oxygen from our lungs to all our tissues, iron has many subtle ways it impacts our over all well being. It plays a pivotal role in our attention span and focus.