Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Testing, and How I Can Help

Do you suspect your thyroid is under-functioning? Have you had your thyroid tested, only to be told that it’s fine, but you strongly suspect that it’s not? Or, have you been prescribed thyroid medication, but still have symptoms? If so, this post is for you… … More Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Testing, and How I Can Help

What is a Naturopathic Doctor exactly? What do we do?

We’re regulated, registered health care professionals in the province of Ontario. We go to medical college after university, very similar to GPs, but our training involves stuff like herbs… … More What is a Naturopathic Doctor exactly? What do we do?

Food Sensitivities & How To Identify Them

Do you suspect you suffer from food sensitivities? Have you heard anything about them? A lot of people seek me out for help identifying their problem foods… … More Food Sensitivities & How To Identify Them

Nutrient Depletions Caused By the Pill

In my experience, 95% of all prescription drugs, including hormonal contraceptives (oral contraceptives/the pill, patches, IUDs, injections, etc.) cause nutrient deficiencies in the body. This is because of the additional actions that the drug has on the body in addition to the intended action of preventing pregnancy – it may block the absorption, and/or use more of these nutrients for its detoxification/breakdown… … More Nutrient Depletions Caused By the Pill

How Do You Get Your Vitamin C?

How do you get your vitamin c? As a busy Mama and Doc, I’m always on the go. Some days, I don’t eat all the fruits and veggies that I should (who can relate?). Sometimes, I rely on supplements to get the nutrition that I need. Vitamin C is super important for tissue growth and … More How Do You Get Your Vitamin C?

The Essential Vitamin B12

As wonderful as our bodies are, we don’t produce Vitamin B12 on our own –  it must be consumed in our diet. And it can be hard to get as much as we need, leaving many people with sub-optimal and even deficient levels of this essential nutrient. … More The Essential Vitamin B12

Fish Oil & the Top 3 Health Conditions It Can Treat

There are few supplements on the market that offer the wide range of benefits that fish oil does… … More Fish Oil & the Top 3 Health Conditions It Can Treat

Infertility & Vitex Agnus-Castus

Using herbs to increase your chances of conceiving … More Infertility & Vitex Agnus-Castus

5 Important Health Reasons to Filter Your Water – Part 2

How to choose the right water filter … More 5 Important Health Reasons to Filter Your Water – Part 2

5 Important Health Reasons To Filter Your Water – Part 1

How is filtered water different from tap water? … More 5 Important Health Reasons To Filter Your Water – Part 1