A Functional Medicine Approach To Addressing Anxiety

 Anxiety can significantly impact your quality of life. While the conventional medicine approach focuses on balancing neurotransmitters in the brain, a Functional Medicine approach is to look for the root cause. Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that looks teaches healthcare practitioners including medical doctors to look for and

8 Ways to Relieve Spring Allergy Symptoms Without Medication

 Many people in Ottawa who suffer from spring allergies automatically reach for medication to help relieve their symptoms. It is true that an anti-histamine medication such as Benadryl will give you instant relief, but like any drug, they may have long-term adverse effects on your health. In a study, published

Acupuncture to Enhance Anti-depressant Medication: Feel Better Faster

 Depression and chronic low mood are very prevalent conditions affecting Canadians. Those diagnosed with mild to moderate forms of depression can have success with natural interventions if they are started early with good adherence to treatment. But not all cases are the same, and those diagnosed with more serious and chronic

Needles for Anti-Aging and Beauty

 Photo courtesy of Dollar Photo Club With age, many women want a more youthful appearance. You might be thinking, I'm seeking beauty and anti-aging, and you want to stick needles in my face? It might sound like a new concept, but Asian medicine has been using acupuncture for centuries to

Bring on the Needles for Stress Management

 When it comes to finding the balance between work, home, family and personal obligations, feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious is unfortunately common. So much to do, so little time! While some stress is a normal part of a life, in excess it can impair productivity and, more importantly, affect our

Health for the Holidays

 The holidays wear me down. Between the parties, rich food and cold weather, it is hard to stay on top of my to-do list. Now, I don’t want you to think I’m complaining. Just the opposite! I love the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies and really look forward to

Naturopathic Medicine 101: Care and Cost

 Health care: nothing fires up Canadians more than this topic. A recent Abacus Data poll found that it continues to top the list of priorities for Canadians and the cost of providing care continues to be a major concern for those who govern it, especially as Boomers age and make