Health and Wellness Articles

Top 10 ways a naturopathic doctor can help your long term health.

Most people realize the importance and value of good health, especially when they are ill, and feel they have temporarily lost good health.  The value of long term health is apparent as people get older, as they start to notice that their body is changing – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.  A long term therapeutic relationship with a naturopathic doctor assists long term health, and below are 10 ways to understand the benefit of this health-promoting alliance.

Long day at work? 7 Tips for alleviating your body aches and pains.

When it comes to pain, it is not fun.  You may have to force a smile on your face if you are at work, or out at a gathering, however pain is draining.  It can affect your energy, your sense of vitality, and level of positivity.  Below are my naturopathic tips for reducing the daily aches and pains.

How to manage your chronic pain in 4 easy steps.

Whether your pain begins suddenly such as after a traumatic accident, or whether it is gradual, such as related to repetitive strain on the job, it is debilitating.  When pain persists, it can reduce your sleep, drain your energy, and affect your daily interactions with others as well as completing your daily tasks.  Over time, this takes a toll on your mind, and you are susceptible to changes in your mood and overall outlook on life.  A chronic pain condition that is increasingly diagnosed is ‘fibromyalgia.’

It's hard to concentrate with a lazy brain - 5 brain exercises that will better your concentration skills

One of the most common issues my patients mention to me is that they are having cognitive problems.  This can include difficulties with memory, concentration or focus, not recalling the right word you are looking for in conversations, etc.  Some useful basics to put in place include sufficient sleep, berries, omega-3 fats (eg: from cold water fish such as salmon and sardines, also flaxseed), and regular exercise.

Too sleepy to get up in the morning? Sluggish throughout the day? 8 easy ways to boost your energy levels.

Low energy is one of the common reasons why people come and see their doctor.  It’s a non-specific symptom, which means many different issues can cause it, and it’s our job as doctors to figure it out.  Below are the 8 most common reasons why energy is so low, and tips to improve it.