Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when material from the stomach or small intestine repeatedly enters the oesophagus. Some individuals have GERD for many years. Complications, such as serious damage to the oesophagus, respiratory diseases, and ear, nose, and throat conditions can occur, but are more likely with older people. In clinic, i [...]
If you are looking for a safe, effective, natural and BOTOX FREE way to look and feel younger, try FACIAL REJUVENATION / COSMETIC ?ACUPUNCTURE. Acupuncture provides a safe and alternative approach to reduce the signs of aging, along with improving health and energy status. In our clinic, women and men who have had facial acupuncture experienced a [...]
The most effective treatment for allergies is to reduce your exposure, especially at home. There are several ways to do this: ?- clean up your environment. If you have skin allergies or any allergy symptoms, you can get relief by removing allergens from your environment. By cleaning up your environment, you can reduce dust, dust [...]
As the winter rolls around slowly, most eczema sufferers may experience skin flare ups due to the fluctuating temperatures outdoors and indoors. Skin usually loses moisture, feels much drier and ends to get more itchy making eczema much worse in the winter. Here are some natural / naturopathic treatments that may help in keeping the [...]
Quite often we have people at our naturopathic clinic who come in to be treated for insomnia and or restless sleep. What causes sudden insomnia and restless sleep? Stress is a huge factor for most people. Especially for those individuals who tend to take work stress home, have a hard time managing stress, and tend to internalize it. [...]
Sensitive skin especially needs a gentle touch. Try to avoid using any harsh products with strong chemicals, use the purest natural products you can find on the market, cleanse your skin with luke warm water as using hot water may dry out the skin quicker, and apply toners or moisturizers as protection that are made from gentle floral essences [...]
Walk into any drug store and you will notice shelves filled with expensive products that claim to refresh tired looking and puffy eyes. Eyes show age more quickly than the rest of the face because the skin beneath them is thin and lacks oil glands. Treat this skin very gently and use a light moisturizer daily to keep this [...]
Acute diarrhea is the body’s attempt to rid itself of toxins, irritants, parasitic infections in the intestinal tract. Acute diarrhea usually self limiting, and may come with other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, but it can be serious in young children especially because it can quickly cause dangerous dehydration. In order to prevent this from happening, increase the [...]
Stressful times call for healthful measures with regards to our diet to make sure that our adrenal glands work well and help our body adapt to stress well. The adrenals are an integral part of the endocrine system of hormones, and optimal function is crucial for the functioning of thyroid and reproductive hormones. Avoid foods that tax your adrenal [...]
There has been a lot of controversy about soy and its benefits for human consumption, so here are some things to think about: Soybeans contain high amounts of protein, including all essential amino acids (the only such vegetable source). Soy beans are also a rich source of calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, B-vitamins, omega 3 [...]