New parenthood brings many considerations and challenges as well as great joy. One decision to be made is the type of diaper to be used. While many parents opt for the ease of disposable diapers, others are returning to cloth diapers.
Environmentally and economically, cloth diapers are the way to go. While they require more effort [...]
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The Return Of The Cloth Diaper
Acupuncture – An Ancient Gem
Acupuncture has withstood the test of time. It has a long history. Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been used for thousands of years.
A safe and effective modality, acupuncture is practiced by Naturopathic Doctors, and can be used for prevention or to treat existing ailments.
Acupuncture is based on the meridian system. [...]
A Not-So-New Perspective On Health Care
Why people become ill is not fully understood, yet it is generally accepted that lifestyle choices influence overall health. Consequently, preventative healthcare is gradually gaining ground.
Our current healthcare model provides important services. To be more comprehensive and effective, this model going forward will also encompass preventative healthcare. Prevention is key to building a healthy society. What does prevention include?
Sunshine Vitamin: D-lightful!
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI’s) account for one of the main reasons for doctor visits. It is estimated that adults have, on average, between 2-4 URTI’s per year. This number is greater for children. While vitamin C is widely accepted as having a preventative effect on colds and flu, vitamin D is quickly gaining ground!
A [...]
Thermography For Breast Health
In some countries, thermography is used as a first-line screening tool. These countries include Sweden, Japan and France. Thermography is currently available in Canada. It involves the use of a digital infrared camera as well as a high speed computer for imaging. It measures heat in the body tissue, such as the breasts.
Thermography is based [...]