During winter, days are shorter and nights are longer which means that people will experience lack of sunlight. This event can cause a mood disorder to some individuals appropriately known as the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which does not only occur in winter but also during summer although it is a lesser common case. Read More
Sleep hygiene is the habit that helps an individual to have a good night’s sleep. Most sleeping problems are often caused by bad habits which are reinforced over years. Obtaining healthy sleep is important for it improves both the physical and mental state that would enhance the overall quality life of an individual. Read More
Tendons are tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue throughout the body that attach muscles to the bones. The inflammation of the tendon is called tendinitis (also known as tendonitis). In most cases the cause of the inflammation is unknown; the condition usually happens when a particular motion is repeated to often (overuse), when the level of activity is increased rapidly (overload), and sometimes when caused by an infection. Read More
A lot of people have summer goals to lose weight, eat healthy and start exercising. These are all great goals to have, but the key to achieving these goals is to make simple lifestyle changes that eventually become apart of you daily routine. Some people are able to create a plan on their own and others may need the assistance of a nutritionist, personal trainer, or a Naturopath to develop their own personalized treatment plan to get them on the right track. Read More
I often get asked the question, what is a Naturopathic Doctor and what do you do? I also often receive the comment "I didn't know you could do that." To help answer that question I listed below 5 reasons why patients come to see me; and also what I can do to help them. Read More