Follow these tips for maximum simple weight loss! If are 100% motivated to lose fat, stick to this plan and see the pounds shed off in 4 weeks! 1) Evaluate what you drink. Remove high sugar drinks such as juice, alcohol, caffeinated specialty drinks and soda. Do not replace them with artificially sweetened drinks. Instead, ...
One of your New Year’s Resolutions may have been to quit smoking. You may have already tried or are waiting for a better time. When you inhale cigarette smoke, nicotine speeds to your brain within seconds. This causes a release of dopamine, which causes happy and calm feelings. Since your body does not want this ...
Health Tip #11: Inflammation - Causes, Diseases and Natural Treatments The body responds to trauma or infection via inflammation, as it is fundamental in healing. However, if this mechanism becomes chronic, the immune system is constantly activated and deviates into a disease process. When people have inflammation it is most often painful, or they may ...
Adrenal fatigue is a term that is used to describe a state of chronic low energy caused by poorly working adrenal glands, as a result of persistent emotional or physical stressors. The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney and secrete adrenaline and cortisol when we feel stressed. Stress can manifest very differently ...
Five million Canadians suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and it is one of the most common reasons for missing school or work. Symptoms of IBS include chronic bloating, gas, abdominal pain/cramping, constipation, diarrhea or both. IBS can present similar to other more serious conditions, which is why it is important to see a naturopathic ...
Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for over 2500 years. There is a general view that everything contains Yin and Yang within it. It is this harmony of Yin and Yang that is optimal health, where as disease occurs when there is disharmony between them. Illness is ...
Acupuncture is based on the premise that Qi flows through every organ via different channels or meridians in the body. Needles are inserted at specific points in order to adjust the circulation of Qi. Treatments encourage the natural healing process by rebalancing the physical, mental and emotional disharmonies within the body. Acupuncture is commonly used ...