As you may have noticed, Covid-19 cases in the province of Ontario and around the world are increasing once again. Daily counts have been increasing progressively since mid-August. Similarly, this phenomenon occurred during the 1918 pandemic, which can be illustrated in the following charts: There were a total of three waves during the 1918 pandemic….
Dr. Ayesha Qureshi, ND Naturopathic Doctor September is here which means back to school! This year, back to school may have a different ring to it. Whether you or your child are physically back to school or doing distant learning, we can all agree that focusing on immune health is important this fall. If you are…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeVRkKkUlOc A Guide to Healing with Psoriasis: Psoriasis is an auto-immune skin condition that affects 1 million Canadians and many others around the world. Although classified as a skin condition, psoriasis has many systemic manifestations that are fueled by inflammation and autoimmunity in the body. It is characterized by red, scaly lesions on the skin…
Ingredients For 8 Servings Ingredient Checklist 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup almonds ½ cup pecans 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 pinch salt Icing: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon honey Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Place dates in a bowl and…
By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND Eczema, commonly known as Atopic Dermatitis, is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in Canada. It affects 10-15% of children, many of whom are still affected by it in their adulthood. Eczema is very often confused to be a skin condition because of its characteristic itchy rash. However, it’s…
Physical activity is a great way to prevent and treat back pain – but did you know that some exercises can do more harm than good? To avoid putting too much strain on the joints, ligaments, and muscles in your back, here is a list of exercises to avoid, as well as some alternatives. Talk…
For many of us, reducing the spread of COVID-19 has meant long periods of isolation at home. This pandemic has disrupted our routines, shoving exercise to the bottom of our to-do lists. But we know that keeping your body moving is important, here are a few important reasons for you to stay active: 1)…
This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken. This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for the chicken, and many variations on vegetables can be used. Ingredients ¼ cup Oil, olive, salad or cooking ¼ cup Lemon juice, raw ¼ cup Distilled…
By Dr Tanvi Tijoriwala If you are a teacher, you are probably heading back to school this Fall. Many teachers feel a sense of pride and enjoyment when it comes to their job, so going back to work after a long hiatus will be extremely fulfilling. However, research shows that 40-45% of teachers also feel…