Food for Thought Protein is one of the most important macronutrients, and most people aren't getting enough. Dietary protein provides the...

Bot Med Wed Two of my favourite herbs for treating anxiety are passionflower and kava. This research paper highlights the effectiveness...

Upcoming I will be speaking with my brother, Fr. Stephen Helferty, at St. Hedwig’s Church, Barry’s Bay for their Christian Mothers Annual...

Bot Med Wed Licorice root is a delicious herb with many medicinal properties. My favourite use of this herb is to help boost the immune...

Food for Thought Fructose is a natural sugar found in many plants and fruits in moderate amounts, but also present in high amounts in...

Fun Fact Friday I was recently looking at a new review article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine that suggests even 10 minutes...

Upcoming My next (complementary!) introduction to charting presentation will be on Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm. Check out the description...

"NDs do that?" Do you suffer from migraine headaches? Available research suggests acupuncture is superior to medication for reducing...

Upcoming Today is Holy Thursday which means Easter is just around the corner. Safe travels to all those who will be on the road this...

"NDs do that?" Stressful week? Are you carrying that stress as tension in your upper back and shoulders? Are you experiencing tension...

Food for Thought Fermented foods are part of traditional diets around the world. Some of these foods are making a comeback, for example,...

Fun Fact Friday Did you know that low-income families in Ontario have access to free dental care for children and youth? Happy Friday and...

"NDs do that?" Do you have mercury fillings? Are you experiencing fatigue, poor digestion, memory issues, or mood imbalances? It could be...

Fun Fact Friday Happy IYPT! What’s IYPT? The United Nations declared 2019 the “International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical...

Bot Med Wed When a woman notices mood swings, breast tenderness, irritability, cravings, fatigue, or insomnia leading up to her period,...

"NDs do that?" Magnesium is an important mineral that is needed for energy production, bone health, muscle function, and proper sleep....

Remembering today the 1957 bumper crop of spaghetti in Ticino, Switzerland:

Getting to know Dr. Rachel I love singing and being part of choral groups! Music has an extraordinary ability to lift the heart and mind....

Food for Thought Long-term use of acid-blocking medications like Pantaloc and Nexium has been linked to dementia and depression. I was...

Bot Med Wed Adaptogenic herbs are herbs that help a person adapt to stress. There are many to choose from, but one of the adaptogens with...