Naturopathic Blog
Not in my House! Show these Products the Door
Perhaps the winter holidays are a time to splurge and now it's time to purge. Well our homes that is. Each year, we take time to put away our winter clothes, sweep out the corners and crevices of our...
Naturopathic Skincare: What this Naturopath Uses
As a naturopathic doctor, my patients are always asking me what I’m eating, what I do for exercise and how I’ve maintained mostly flawless skin. Well my diet and exercise definitely play an important part in the health and glow of my skin.
Radiant Skin Collagen Beauty Bars
I love RxBars and often recommend them to my naturopathic patients as an on-the-go breakfast or a smart snack. But I thought I could tweak them just a bit to make a good for your skin treat too.
Spironolactone for acne?
Perhaps you thought acne would be something you would be to leave behind in high school like your senior physics class or braces. Unfortunately hormonal acne, which normally appears along the chin, jawline and cheek, can persist into early adult hood and even emerge during menopause.
Introducing the Emunctories
Emunctory is a fancy term naturopaths use when referring to an organ of elimination. These organs which include skin, lungs, liver, small and large intestines and kidneys, help us get rid of toxins th...
Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Detox Starts Friday November 3, 2017
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works. Maybe you have been recently di...
Let's Scream for Dairy-free Ice Cream!
Oh the delightful summer treat, ice cream! But if you are dairy-free this summer, the ice cream man's jingle might make you sigh the sound of bitter of defeat. The good news is there are now so man...
Don't Fear the Scale!
Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Because you enjoyed the 4th and now it's time to detox!
Detox Starts Friday July 14, 2017
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with...
Simple Steps to Beautiful Summer Skin
Looking at the weather forecast for this weekend makes me think that summer is finally here! If you are like me, you can't wait to spend as much time as possible outside soaking up some much-needed Vi...
Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Detox Starts Friday April 1, 2016
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works. Maybe you have been recently dia...
Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...
Graceful Aging
I use to roll my eyes when someone would say, "I'm like a fine wine, I get better with age." But now as I'm creeping towards my 36th year, I am beginning to see things a little differently. Though t...
Moving Benefits
The time for the summer beach body might have already passed, but don't quit the gym just yet. There are so many other benefits of exercise. Even if you have spent the first half of your life on the...
Healthy Happy New Year New York
With it's hot dogs, greasy pizza, bagel bombs and bars that don't close until 5am, New York City might not seem like the healthiest destinations in the world. However, with the introduction of Citibik...
Recipes for a Successful Summer
Summer means longer days and ideal weather to enjoy the things we love to do like spending the day at the beach, going hiking and camping. But with all these enjoyments brings some unwanted consequenc...
Winterize Your Skin Radiantly: Inside and Out
Our skin definitely takes a toll during the winter and sometimes we feel that we don't look our best. It can become dry, cracked, irritated, red, and itchy not to mention pale. However we don't have t...
Making Peace with Cod Liver Oil
I know what you are thinking. Yuck! You may already know of the many benefits of omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils, but cod liver oil is also a great source of vitamins that are of particular benefit...