This is my spin on a popsicle recipe that I saw in one of my favourite cookbooks: Joy McCarthy's Joyous Health. With summery weather just around the corner, pin or favourite this recipe and give it a try.
Avocados are one...
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) which are healthy fats that your body can't make on its own, which means you'd have to get it from your diet.
The two most beneficial types are...
In clinic, I see many patients who are trying to get pregnant -- whether it's naturally or with ART (assisted reproductive technology). This by extension means that I also have patients who will eventually be breastfeeding, and both pregnancy...
What’s all the hype about?
Glutathione (GSH) is made up of 3 amino acids: cysteine, glutamine and glycine. It is a major antioxidant because its main function is detoxification of the body. The parts of the body that contain the...
If you Google "what supplements increase fertility", one of the top ones that come up are CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10). But what's all the hype about?
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in high concentrations in mitochondria. Mitochondria is...
What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone that is made in a tiny little gland called the pineal gland that sits just above the middle of your brain. As the sun begins to set in the evening, you naturally produce...
What In The World Is Proclamation?
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) have been a regulated health profession in Ontario under the Drugless Practitioners Act (DPA) since 1925 by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N). On July 1 2015,...
In 15-44 year old women, approximately 30% are using oral birth control. According to Statistics Canada, there are 6.9 million Canadian women between the ages of 15 to 44 in 2010. This means that approximately 2.1 million Canadian women...
Have you ever been on to the website: Mind Body Green? I enjoy reading the articles on all sorts of topics health-related for fun, and during one of my visits, I came across an article written by Alexandra Jamieson. ...
Have you been hearing about the great health benefits of flavonoids? Did you read my previous blog post regarding the benefits of berries for cancer? If not, click here! Flavonoids are the components that are responsible for the colours...
