How to diet without dieting? That question seems like a bit of a paradox since we automatically equate the word diet with the act of “dieting”, usually for weight loss or weight management purposes. But, in this context I want to use the word “diet” to simply refer to the food or nutrition a person ...…
Do you believe there is a difference between fit and healthy? That is, being fit versus being healthy? We all have seen the unfortunate headlines: “37 Year Old MLB Baseball Pitcher Dies of Heart Attack” “NHL Hockey Player Found Dead in Condo at Age 35, No Foul Play Suspected” “Olympic Skater’s Life Cut Short at ...…
Patients are often surprised when I inform them that there are many effective natural remedies for strep throat. I believe this is partly due to the fact that antibiotics are often seen as the only option for treatment. The terms sore throat, tonsillitis and strep throat are often used interchangeably; however there are important differences. ...…
This article was written by the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Expectations for Ontario health care are changing. Ontarians are less likely to accept a health care system that does not respond to them as individuals. The focus of the health care system has traditionally been to respond when someone becomes sick. This is ...…
Remember that educational campaign that Health Canada put out last year in the hopes of helping consumers read a food label? The main message of the campaign was to use the Percent Daily Value when comparing products. Some critics believe, however, this suggestion may take the focus away from more important information that can be ...…
We are hearing more and more about children and ADHD as the diagnosis seems to be on the rise. First things first though. If your child has been given a diagnosis of ADHD I want you to know this: Your child does not have a Ritalin deficiency. Unfortunately, many psychiatrists take the stance, “If it ...…
