nutrition Featured The Surprising Scope of Nutrition Therapy - Improving Anxiety, ADHD and Infertility with Food Food is such a core component of well-being, that many people are astonished at the breadth and range of issues that can be successfully helped with nutrition therapy. I’d like to share a few of those issues today to illustrate the value of that most powerful tool in your hands – your fork!
Ticks Featured Ticks and Lyme disease In the last few years I’ve seen an increasing number of patients with lyme diseases in the Kawartha area. Most of them did not know they had lyme disease.
A Breakfast of Champions? Not so much… We all remember our Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms from childhood. And as adults, we love our Honey Nut Cheerios and Raisin Bran. But should cereal really be a staple component of a nutrient-dense diet? The science says, no, not really. Read on for the scoop on the unhealthiest "
tcm Spring Tune-Up with TCM and Acupuncture Chinese medicine is based on the waxing and waning of nature. Every season full of new challenges and opportunities. Spring is notable as a time of transition; yang expansion within yin stillness. When the flourishing of new life collides with the last bit of Winter crustiness. Here we are rewarded
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Who it can help ? Those suffering from fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, depression, low energy, insomnia, or night sweats. Symptoms of hormone imbalance can vary greatly and are not limited to the above, and while it may be due to normal changes with ageing, BHRT
A Massage Therapy Approach to Jaw Pain and Dysfunction Introduction The jaw (or TMJ for Tempromandibular Joint) is frequently unacknowledged as a source of pain in many head, neck, face and vocal conditions. People who experience headaches, motor vehicle accidents, sports or work site injuries, often have jaw issues that can accumulate to overwhelming levels. Clenching the teeth is
Low toxicity living Low Toxicity Living We are exposed to chemicals every day; in the air we breathe, the food we eat, products we put on our body, cleaning products, products we use in the garden, from the cars that we drive and other forms of transport. Chemicals are not intrinsically bad for
The Health Benefits of Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are also known as essential fatty acids. They are ‘essential’ in the diet as our bodies cannot manufacture them out of other substances and hence they are an important nutrient for us to consume. Essential fatty acids play a role in many metabolic
Preventing Osteoporosis Begins in Childhood Osteoporosis or ‘brittle bones’ is a disease that women are particularly prone to after menopause. It is more prevalent in women with smaller frames and less body mass. With age bones become progressively more porous and vulnerable to fracture, sometimes with as little provocation as a sneeze. Fortunately it is
Healthy Foods to Prevent Colds and Flus Fall Harvest Provides Immune Boosting Foods Just in Time for Flu Season Late summer and fall harvests provide us with some of the most nourishing foods available. Many of these foods supply us with the nutrients our bodies need to maintain a healthy immune system just in time for the
Breast Cancer and the Environment The following is an excerpt from: State of the Evidence: The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment by Janet Gray, PhD. State of the Evidence: The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment 2010 is the sixth edition of the Breast Cancer Fund’s signature report examining the scientific
Cold and flu prevention Cold and Flu prevention Common sense works: wash hands well, get good air ventilation, dress for the weather, strength your resistance by getting adequate rest, maintain a healthy diet, moderate exercise and minimize stress levels. Vitamin D3 or Sunshine. Who should take it and how much should one take it?
Gentle spring detox Gentle Spring Detox Spring is the perfect time for detoxifying your body. There are many simple things you can do to safely reduce the your toxin load. For more aggressive detox, your can use a herbal or homeopathic products, fasting can also be very therapeutic. Consult a health practitioner before
Wilson's Temperature Syndrome Do you suffer from: Fatigue Easy weight gain Poor memory & concentration, brain fog Depression Irritability Fluid retention Muscle aches Hair loss PMS Cold and or heat intolerance Anxiety and panic attack Headaches and migraines Insomnia Constipation Acne Unhealthy nails Dry skin and hair Allergies Thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthryoidism,
The Bird Flu What is it? * A specific type of influenza flu virus that primarily affects birds but recently has been reported to affect humans, pigs and cats. * The Avian flu virus rarely affects humans, but often causes serious disease or fatality when it does. * The virus that causes the Avian flu is
West Nile Virus West Nile Virus QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A Naturopathic Perspective Q:What is West Nile Virus A: West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that results in no symptoms in 70 – 80 % of the population, in 20% of the population it results in flu-like symptoms and in less than 1% of
Contact The Circle of Life Wellness Centre offers alternative and natural health care. Our clinic provides natural healthcare for the entire family since 2002. We have Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Bowen / NST, Visceral manipulation, Psychotherapy, Colonic therapy, Foot Reflexology & occupational therapy services. Our goal is to help patients achieve maximum potential
Fever Bottom line: a moderate fever is a friend. However, infants under 3 months old normally don’t get fevers. If they do, and it’s more than 101 F ( 38.5) it is considered a medical emergency. It is possibly meningitis with a 25% mortality rate. 3 months – 18 months,
