Optimizing Health & Well Being

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 contractions? We were hapy to provide her relief from Braxton hicks with a popular homeopathic

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Vegan Green Goddess Dressing. Knock your socks off delicious!

This. Is. So. Delicious. An amazing and easy dressing for dipping veggies, or used in bowls of steamed veggies on a bed of short grain brown rice, or really, in whatever form you desire. Sometimes the best option is on a spoon and into the mouth! Scrumptious, with a great name to boot. Ingredients: 1

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Un-beet-lievable Beet, Kale & Feta Salad!

Makes enough for 4 people Ingredients: 6 medium beets or 4 large beets 1/4 cup minced red onion or green onions 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped black kale Salt & Pepper

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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, the researchers looked at oxytocin levels in the urine of 30 human-dog pairs before and

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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 & Bloating  –  Yeast Infections/Candida  –  Overweight  –  Food Cravings  –  Migraine Headaches  –  Allergies  – 

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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 well-chosen homeopathic remedy will help shorten the course of illness, decrease the severity of the

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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 practice who take on the cost of IVF and I hope that the Saskatchewan government

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Sprained Ankles

This past week I injured myself playing Ultimate Frisbee. Got a little overzealous and my bravado ended with a sprained ankle. Even though I have witnessed the amazing curative properties of homeopathics with myself, my children and with patients, homeopathics still amaze me. My ankle swelled up to the size of a lemon and was

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Delectable Green Thai Curry Paste

This is a longstanding favourite in our house. We make extra big batches and freeze it so we can have a weekly feast of green thai curry over veggies and non-genetically modified tofu. It is simply delicious! Note: Note this makes enough for a lot of curry paste to freeze Ingredients: 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

To keep things seasonal pumpkin is on the menu! However, rather than exhalt the sweet side of the iconoclastic October curbita – let’s go for something savoury, high in zinc and omegas – let’s go for her seeds with a pepita pesto! This pesto is particularly delicious on grilled or broiled fish but also makes

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