By Dr.Mehreen Hussain,ND Around 20 million Americans have some form of Thyroid dysregulation and that’s only those who get lab tested, the millions that have not been tested or lab values are normal range, are left thinking what’s wrong with my body? Naturopathic doctors see thyroid conditions on a regular basis, as conventional medicine…
Research has shown, sitting at work accounts for one-third to one-half of sitting time. Sitting at your desk, in meetings and in your car to and from work, are common for most people. You’re likely sitting while reading this blog. Sitting for prolonged periods can cause back, neck and shoulder pain. Most think you’re more…
If you have ever experienced pain while breathing, it could have been due a rib subluxation. We have 12 pairs of ribs that encircle our lungs for protection. To help us breathe, these ribs must move with the lungs, similar to the movement of a bucket handle. The ribs are anchored to breast bone in…
Fresh salmon and fresh veggies, that you probably have in your fridge, make up this easy salad. Fresh salmon takes approximately the same amount of time to cook as the pasta but go with canned if that’s what you have on hand. Growing up by the sea, I’ve eaten a fair amount of salmon and…
As the summer approaches, Ontarians are trading their toques, mittens and gloves for baseball caps, spring jackets and even, dare I say, t-shirts. The summer is the perfect time for Ontarians to take a break from winter and fly off to warmer destinations. Unfortunately, plane trips, whether they be long or short, can take a…
By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, Naturopathic Doctor Have you ever felt frustrated because you have been dieting and working out for some time, but the number on the scale doesn’t seem to budge? If you have tried everything from the keto diet to calorie counting to HIT workouts to yoga and nothing seems to work to…
A recent study published in the Frontiers of Psychology the best time of day for men and women to achieve the best results from exercise. The study of 30 men and 26 women – all active and healthy, and between 25 and 55 years old – lasted 12 weeks and monitored the effects of a…
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter at the clinic is the idea that exercising arthritic joints is harmful. This may be true for severely arthritic and injured joints, but for the majority of people, this is not the case. A new draft guideline by the National Health Service in the UK is encouraging…
Gardening is a great way for you to stay active and have fun in the sun. Unfortunately, many Ontarians sustain gardening injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how. In fact, today I had a patient complaining of low back after lifting ten bags of soil from his car to the backyard! If…