I’ve been doing a deep dive into longevity. As I watch my friends, family, and colleagues age, it’s clear that some are doing it better than others. Part of my deep dive is understanding the difference so I can pass it on to our patients. And let’s be honest: I’m 52. That looks and feels… Continue reading →
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The Most Powerful Treatment for Depression?
It’s Mental Health Week in Canada, and going for a “stupid walk” for our “stupid mental health” is a funny meme making the rounds. But there’s a powerful reason people are taking those stupid walks: Those who exercise regularly are far less likely to experience depression. This is true for ALL ages and genders. New… Continue reading →
Seasonal Allergies and Your Indoor Air Quality
When your immune system sees ordinarily harmless things like pollen and mold as harmful invaders, things can get a bit crazy. First, your immune system produces antibodies in response to the perceived threat. That process causes immune cells in your body to produce histamine, an inflammatory chemical that helps eliminate the invader. Unfortunately, the “help” doesn’t… Continue reading →
Two Foundational Supplements for Heart Health
#1: Vitamin K2 Vitamin K is one of those vitamins that most of us only know about from reading food labels. It’s actually found in two forms in your diet. Form K1 is found in green leafy veggies, and K2 is found in fermented foods. K2 is becoming more recognized as a valuable supplement. A… Continue reading →
To Drink or Not to Drink?
Many happy wine-drinking Canadians woke up last month to find their world a little rocked by the release of new guidelines for alcohol consumption. Conventional wisdom for years has been that drinking was fine up to a point—15 drinks a week for men, 10 for women. There was even some thought that daily drinking—particularly wine—had… Continue reading →
Do Artificial Sweeteners Lead to Weight Gain?
Note: It’s habit change season! Last year, we did an entire five-post series on creating change in the New Year. If you’ve got a resolution you’re trying to keep, those short posts contain all our wisdom about habits and sustainable change. Many of you will be kicking off the New Year looking to make diet… Continue reading →
Stress, Chronic Inflammation, and Long COVID
A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that there’s a link between psychological distress—things like depression, anxiety, and loneliness—and long COVID. From a naturopathic perspective, there’s a pretty solid argument for why this makes sense (and why long COVID isn’t “all in your head”). The reasoning looks like this: Depression, anxiety, worry, and loneliness create… Continue reading →
The #1 Way to Support Your Immune System this Winter
What beautiful fall colours this year! As we watch the last of the leaves fall, I’m reminded that fall is the time to prepare our immune systems for the coming winter. This year, with COVID, RSV, and the usual increase in colds and flu, strengthening your immune system is more important than ever. Prevention is Better… Continue reading →
Our Top 5 Ways to Manage the February Blues
It’s the last week of February. The weather is cooperating, and March is in your sights! Still, while you can glimpse the end of winter, this can also be the toughest part of the marathon, especially if you are more susceptible to seasonal mood challenges. Here are our best tips for cultivating a good mood… Continue reading →
New You Week 5: Anticipating Challenges
Week five! So far on our journey, we’ve learned how to: Create a New You in 2021 Pick One Thing Start Small Habit stack Now it’s time to get serious about dealing with the very real obstacles on the road to habit change. If you’ve already stumbled in your 2021 goals, it’s time for a… Continue reading →