Sault Naturopath

“Do you do ear candling?” That is probably the most common question I receive about the services offered at my clinic. No, I do not offer ear candling. I actually recommend against this practice and I’ll tell you why …

Ear candling involves placing a hollow candle in the ear canal. The candle is lit and typically burned for about 15 minutes. After burning, a brown waxy substance is left over in the candle stub.   Proponents of ear candling claim the procedure removes excess wax by creating a vacuum that pulls wax and other debris into the hollow candle. Ear candling has been advertised to help with hearing loss, ear pain, tinnitus, sinus congestion and even Candida overgrowth.  Read more...

BPA, bisphenol A, has been in the news lately. A recent study showed that 91% of Canadians have detectable concentrations of this chemical in their system. Sources of BPA include canned foods, plastic containers and toys, computers, CDs, cell phones, video game consoles and sales receipts.  Perhaps what is most concerning is that teenagers, aged 12 to 19, were found to have about 30% greater levels compared to the rest of the population.  Read more...

Ever notice anyone in the gym doing a pre-lift ritual with their eyes closed – kind of like Olympic athletes do before an event?

Most likely not.

And the reason is that most people, outside of high performance athletics, have yet to realize the power of the mind on their ability to workout more effectively and muster more strength.

That trend might be changing, however. And for good reason.

Why?

Well, a brand new study out of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research suggests that indeed, mental imagery (aka. visualization) can make you stronger.  Read more...