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Kids and Masks – Our New Normal
Back To School Time! Usually back to school is a time of excitement, a few nerves and reestablishing a new family routine after the long and free days of summer. This year however, we have a bit more on our plates as we (nervously?) (eagerly?) anticipate heading back...
Healthy Immunity – A Delicate Balance
By Drs. Sue and Sapna We’re getting a lot of questions about immune health these days – for good reason! Some are wondering how they can support their immune systems to keep healthy, others are trying to address seasonal allergy symptoms, and some are aiming to do...
Eating Well in Isolation: Tips to Stay Healthy
Let’s start with the good news: If you’re self-isolating, you should have more time to devote to creating a healthy diet for yourself. At least, that’s the fantasy that many of us started out with a few weeks ago. However, terms like the “quarantine 15” and “isolation...
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Treating This Autoimmune Disorder With Lifestyle Changes
A diagnosis of Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, means that your thyroid gland is not producing high enough hormone levels to carry out its many roles in the body. Thyroid hormones play roles in a wider range of physical functions than most of us realise, so...
Are Distractions Reducing Your Productivity?
Here’s a challenge: Can you read this article from beginning to end without being distracted? And how will any distractions affect your ultimate understanding of the subject? The answers might surprise you. We tend to think that distractions are a normal part of life,...
Nutritional Deficiencies – Why are they still common and how to avoid them
Nutritional Deficiencies: Why They’re Still Common & How to Avoid Them Never before in history has so much food been so readily available. With the click of a mouse, many of us can have nutritious, quick to prepare meals delivered right to our door. And, thanks to...
The Evidence-Based Approach to PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can impact many aspects of a woman’s health, from her moods, her weight, to her chances of conception. This surprisingly common condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s partly because conventional medicine practices...
The Benefits of a Digital Detox
Have you ever felt slightly panicked when you’re separated from your phone? Do you know how many hours a day you spend on your digital devices? Do you feel your online activities have a positive effect on your overall well being? Those are all important questions. And...
Top Tips for Healthy Hair
Luscious locks. Flowing tresses. Who doesn’t want to have a full head of shiny hair? Our culture certainly gives us the message that beautiful hair symbolizes youth and beauty. However, particularly as we age, many of us find that the soft, full hair we may have...
Infertility: An Integrative Approach
Fertility. It’s something we often take for granted when we’re planning our lives. In fact, many women spend a lot of money and effort in preventing pregnancy until the timing is right for conception. However, even when the timing is right, our bodies don’t always...
Reduce Environmental Pollution In Your Home
Is your home affecting your health? If you avoid obvious pollutants like cigarette smoke, you may be pretty certain your home is not toxic. And if you clean regularly, you might even be slightly offended by the suggestion! However, indoor pollutants are much more...
Let’s talk about sex.
Is your sex life not what you thought it would be? Does the thought alone make you tired? Many people find their interest in lovemaking naturally drops with age. And the stress of daily life is enough to put anyone in a rut in the bedroom at times. Changing bodies can...