Among the top five supplements in my naturopathic nutraceutical tool kit – I would place fish oil in the top 2 (maybe only second to magnesium whose magical mineral qualities have been celebrated in a separate post). What I value most about using fish oil in my practice to support my patients’ health and well-being […]

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Last summer, a landmark study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It found that naturopathic medicine reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease when added to conventional medical care. In the study, the group that received natur

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About a month ago, the Freakonomics radio show asked the question “What’s The ‘Best’ Exercise?” in their weekly episode. This is a tough question, because there are many criteria you could use to assess this question. Does “Best” mean the one that work

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Chia Seeds have amazing health benefits that you should all know about. They are a rich source of: 1. Omega 3 “good fats” such as alpha-lipoic acid 2. Protein 3. Fiber 4. B-vitamins, especially Niacin, aka B3 5. Minerals (Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese) 6. Antioxidants like quercetin Chia seeds come from a

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In this season of giving thanks, I give thanks for the abundant variety of delicious winter vegetables available right now. Winter squash is one of my favorites. Not only does it taste delicious baked or pureed into soup or in pies, it is incredibly nutrient rich. Winter squash are full of immune boosting vitamins A

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