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?
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!
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Spring is in the air … and your mind may wander to all the spring cleaning that awaits. Just as you tackle the nooks and crannies of your home, your body could also use Spring ‘tuning’.
Here are a few simple suggestions to get you started:
Exercise:
You may have spent much of the winter indoors, neglecting [...]
Is there a link between our well-being and how enjoyable we find our daily lives? Most of us will agree that we continuously seek fulfilling daily experiences. Yet, we may spend much or our day pursuing tasks that are not intrinsically interesting. Can this impact our health?
According to www.naturalnews.com, “People who are happier and more [...]
The Wet Sock Treatment is a form of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy uses hot and cold water to relieve pain and improve overall health, and has been used for centuries.
What conditions can the Wet Sock Treatment benefit?
Congestion.
Upper respiratory tract and sinus infections; colds and flu.
Sore throats.
Earaches and headaches.
How long should I continue this [...]
Bringing holistic medicine to the forefront of health care.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, my aim is to inspire you to actively seek a healthier, more balanced way of life, and to provide you with the tools and resources to enable you to optimize your own well-being.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but [...]
