Tag Archive : naturopath

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND Headaches are a debilitating condition that affect many individuals in North America. While pain medications are effective for some, not everyone responds well to them. Finding what triggers a headache and treating the root cause can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. There are several things that can trigger…

Facial acupuncture is a treatment done by our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND to reduce acne scars, promote anti-aging and treat dark spots on the face. This painless and all-natural treatment has been utilized in many parts of the world to treat skin conditions and promote healthy skin. Here are some ways in which…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Bloating is a very common symptom that many people experiencethroughout the day. It is the feeling of fullness that can cause significant discomfort, pain and make your stomach look more distended. Bloating can be caused by many causes such as excess gas production from digestion of certain foods, indigestion of some foods,…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Muscle cramps can be caused by a number of factors: dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, post-workout muscle exhaustion, nerve compression, poor circulation, muscle overuse, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, to name but a few. Muscle cramps can be painful, causing muscle stiffness and affecting daily life activities. They occur when there is a…

The following study describes the use of chiropractic care for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. A 47 year old female office-worker with eight-month right knee pain, described having difficulty squatting, sitting on a chair for over one hour and climbing stairs. The patient was treated with conservative chiropractic care twice per week, which included: IASTM…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Did you know that the gut has a strong influence on your immune system? Keeping your gut healthy is an essential step in keeping your whole body healthy! Incorporating probiotics in the diet is one recommendation I often tell my patients to help improve their gut. Probiotics are live bacterial organisms…

Vitamin C 🍊 Which fruits are your favourite sources of vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is so essential to overall health and wellbeing. 🍊–>Its an antioxidant, protecting the cells from harmful molecules (free radicals) and oxidative stress. 🍋–> It increases the absorption of iron. If you have…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi The flu has been in full swing this winter, affecting thousands of people across Canada and the US. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has called this year’s flu an epidemic due to its widespread occurrence. Influenza, the virus that causes the flu, can exist in multiple strains and is “predictably…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi More and more cases of influenza are emerging across the country and infectious disease experts are warning the worst is yet to come.  The past year the flu vaccine had low effectiveness rates and although this year’s vaccine may be a closer match it still won’t offer full immunity against influenza….

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