Sault Naturopath

A recent study showed that exercise is beneficial for anxiety associated with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Individuals in the study, who were part of the group that did exercise, reported, on average, a significant 20% reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to the group who did not exercise.

What Type of Exercise and How Much?

No personal trainers needed. Not that that’s a bad idea, but the point is that exercise,  as simple as walking or lifting dumbbells, can be effective – simple exercises that any one can do on their own.  Outcomes were also similar regardless of age and gender.  Read more...

Recently I presented a talk about menopause for a women’s group at the Garden River Health Centre, which is located just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, ON.  I’d like to share it with you. It is aimed at the general layperson. My hope was to provide a simple overview of natural medicine’s approach to menopause.

Please leave any questions or comments you may have about the presentation. What have you found effective to help make the transition through menopause a little easier?

In a previous post, I discussed the documentary Food Inc. and the importance of eating real, whole foods.  In today’s post I’d like to offer some practical steps you can take to help make the transition to a whole foods diet a little easier.

Shop the Outer Perimeter of the Grocery Store

The outer perimeter is where the fresh foods are located. Packaged, processed foods, which are more likely to be higher in refined sugars and bad fats, are usually in the aisles. Typically, the produce section is near the front of the store and I recommend starting there. By filling up your cart with fruits and vegetables first you may be less likely to drop in unhealthy foods later on.  Read more...