Hope for Mental Illness
I have evaluated and treated hundreds of patients struggling to overcome the challenges of mental illness. In the majority of cases, the addition of complementary treatments has improved their quality
Eat, Drink, and Exercise
Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, Zone, and Bernstein diets are in mainstream practice. Yet research is clear that as long as we are dedicated and compliant, any weight-loss diet will work. Unfort
Terrific Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for centuries as a spice, food preservative, food colouring, and fabric dye.Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for centuries as a spice, food preservative, f
Summer Detox
Summer is a wonderful time to start a detox diet. With the arrival of warm weather along with organic fresh fruit and vegetables, it is much easier to detoxify.Summer is a wonderful time to start a de
Into the Mystery
More and more women are investigating the mysterious world of alternative menstrual products in an effort to align decisions around their monthly menses with the choices they are making in other areas
From Confusion to Clarity
Stephen was considering what looked like a fairly straightforward decision-a move from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver to the quiet peace of a spectacular oceanside home on a nearby island. He felt
Is Salba the New Black?
Salba is not really new. Salvia hispanica L. is a variety of an ancient plant species called Chia. The Aztecs used Chia as a staple in their diet, believing the seed possessed mystical energy and supe
Brush Up!
Are your makeup brushes harbouring bugs? Are those sponges looking suspect? Great makeup starts with clean beauty products and tools. We use cosmetics to take care of ourselves, but we also need to ta
Healing the Workplace
In today\'s fast-paced society, we are spending more time at work than ever before. With this comes an increase in work-related injuries such as repetitive strain injuries, muscle and joint pain, and i
Are You a Bellyacher?
Are you among the almost 30 percent of Canadians who has upper gastrointestinal complaints? You may also be one of almost half of these bellyachers who identify this problem as heartburn.Are you among