Our body has a reason for inflammation: swelling and discomfort causes us to slow down and often makes us unable to participate in any movement that might further injury; however, sometimes inflammation continues even after the injury has been addressed, which can put a big halt on recovery and daily activities. In…
Get your body in gear this May with a three week detoxification program using a safe and effective liver-focused program guided by our doctor of Naturopathy: Stephanie Bristow. The health of your liver is crucial to the proper functioning of your digestive system, bowels, skin, hormonal health, and to your overall vitality.…
Chances are most of us have reached for a ginger ale when we’re queasy, which doesn’t seem like a bad idea! After all, ginger is well known for its ability to calm flu like symptoms. But, what many don’t know is that all of the added sugar in ginger ale (and a…
You might be a person who doesn’t think too much about digestion, but after reading this article you might just change your mind. Digestion is an essential process in our body— not only does it allow us to get the nutrients that we need from food; it also plays a significant role…
Often when we pick out health and beauty products we ask questions like: does this smell good? Is the packaging appealing? Will it work effectively for my skin or hair? These are all viable questions to ask; however, one large component of our beauty purchases that often goes overlooked is the ingredients…
Usually during the holidays diets go out the window along with any normal eating routines we might have, which isn’t always bad thing. Sometimes we need to take a moment and enjoy delicious baked goods, or a big turkey dinner! If you’re finding that after the holidays you are having problems with…
Stress catches up with all of us from time to time! Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and adjusting to ‘new normal’s’ or struggling with routines that have been in place for a long time can be challenging. With the fast paced culture we live in today, life is hard enough…
