Sault Naturopath

Anxiety, constipation, fatigue, depression, dry skin, weight gain, joint pain, poor circulation, hair loss, headaches, inability to concentrate … these are just some of an array of symptoms that may be due to an underactive thyroid. It is estimated that about 200 million people in the world have some form of thyroid disease. However, that estimate likely does not include those considered to have “sub-laboratory hypothyroidism” in which patients experience the previously stated symptoms, despite “normal” TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone – the substance that tells your brain to make more thyroid hormone) levels.  Read more...

Having been approved by Health Canada, the H1N1 vaccine is now being distributed across Canada to hospitals, doctors’ offices and immunization clinics. Regardless of whether or not you decide to receive the influenza vaccine there’s no arguing that strengthening your immune system is beneficial to help you fight off the virus. Not only can a stronger immune system help prevent contracting the flu, but if you do get sick, a stronger immune system may help lesson the severity and duration of your symptoms. This is where natural medicine excels.

Here are a few basic, yet effective things you can do on your own:  Read more...