It’s not a condition you hear about too often, but sepsis is a major issue in today’s world. As a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, I’ve co-treated patients with sepsis while under medical care and offered

You’re older now, settled down with your partner, maybe even bought a house. And it’s time to start a family. Just in time to hear back from an old friend. Acne. You thought you left those annoying red

Male infertility is on the rise across the globe with average sperm counts dropping by more than 50 percent over the past 40 years. Many diagnosed with male infertility often have no idea what is causing

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, occurs when symptoms of fatigue persist over a period of longer than six months. It can affect you both physically and mentally, and can be debilitating to those experiencing

Antioxidants are a hot topic in the world of medicine because of their immense benefits to the body. There are many different kinds of naturally occurring antioxidants, and glutathione is one of the most

If you’ve had a headache, joint pain, or any other form of mild discomfort, you’ve likely been told to take an over the counter painkiller. Likewise, if you’re living with a condition that causes chronic

Vitamins and minerals. There are so many of them, and also many supplements available. What do they all do? Are you getting enough? Do you need vitamin therapy to ensure your daily needs are being met?

Imagine getting a severe headache every time you put in a hard day’s work. Or every time you got into a warm bath after a cold day outside. Even worse – imagine getting a severe headache every time you

We’ve all heard at one point or another that exercise is good for you. Whether it be breaking a sweat, getting your heartrate up, or picking up some weights, it’s common knowledge that exercise is essential

Sugar is present in many of the foods that we eat — some of which may surprise you. Pasta sauce, BBQ sauce, fruit juice, granola, cereal, and more common foods are loaded with sugar. And, at the same time,

The world of naturopathic medicine is different than the traditional western medicine many of my patients are more familiar with. But even those similarities can have differences. For example, a medical

As a naturopathic doctor with a special interest in thyroid disorders, much of my practice revolves around the function of this little gland in your neck. So, if you take a look at my website to see what

Navigating the world of weight loss advice can be quite frustrating. Read enough articles, and your list of “allowed” foods will be reduced to lettuce and water. Many diets tell you to avoid whole food

At our naturopathic clinic, one of our main areas of focus is naturopathy for women’s health. We often see women or hear stories about others who have been affected by cancer in their live’s. Today’s article’s

At our naturopathic clinic in the Annex, Toronto, we always get asked around cold and flu season what someone should take to ward these off. I think it’s an appropriate time to write about a herb that

Imagine you’re a cop in an action movies. You’re right outside the apartment of the most dangerous drug lord in town and his goons, waiting for back up. Any moment someone will come out and see you. Those

Those of you who have been following my work for a while recognize that a lot of it revolves around the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid disorders. There are many different thyroid disorders

Should everyone be taking health supplements? This is something that we, as naturopathic doctors here in Toronto, get asked a lot about from our patients Walking into the supplement section of any grocery,

We’ve all experienced these unwelcome visitors at one point in our lives. A big fat red pimple in the middle of your face can really ruin your day, and they always seem to pop up at the worst time. Teenagers

Whether you want to fight inflammation in your body, or just make your food yellow, turmeric – the spice used in curry – is your friend. Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, significantly