Ticks 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
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
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
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,
