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Do You Have Food Fear? Here’s How to Feel Confident In Eating Again
As a functional medicine doctor, a major discussion topic in virtually every appointment is around food. What to eat, what not to eat, pros of this diet, cons of this diet, etc. At the end of the day, we always want to create a plan
How to Improve Your Mental Health During a Crisis
Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. Right now for many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make for a very uncertain future. People worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, here
Top 10 Strategies to Support your Immune System NOW
No one wants to get sick. And when cold and flu season hits, it’s all hands on deck to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. And while eating a clean, whole food diet, reducing stress and keeping active is foundational to a healthy immune system,
Center for Functional Medicine: NEW Services Available At The Dempster Clinic
In-home cooking sessions to help you achieve your health goals! Anti-Inflammatory session: Learn how to reduce pain, and lower your risk for the many chronic diseases by lowering inflammation from the inside out. Prevention is the greatest medicine! Sugar-Free Energy session: Discover how to get out of
The Top 4 Key Benefits of a Post Holiday Cleanse (And Tips That Actually Work)
Have your healthy lifestyle habits declined over the past several weeks of holiday celebrations? Many of us stray from our routine sleep schedules, dietary habits, and exercise routines between Thanksgiving and Christmas. So if you’re feeling more stressed than usual, you’re not alone. It’s common
TOP 10 Natural Ways To Beat The Cold And Flu
The holiday season is upon us! But that also means that flu and cold season is here, too. Since the added stress of the holidays may increase your vulnerability to illness, this time can feel like a precarious tightrope walk between festivities and derailing days
Digestive Superfoods – 10 Foolproof Foods To Heal Your Gut
According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, over 20 million Canadians experience uncomfortable and sometimes downright debilitating digestive problems each year. Symptoms can manifest in the form of bloating, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, excess gas, cramping, and/or pain in the abdomen. When multiple symptoms present themselves
Real Men. Real Depression.
It’s easier for men to acknowledge physical symptoms instead of their emotions – a popular perspective attributed by our current society. This is one of the reasons for the lack of attention given to men’s emotions, especially depression. Men go through tough situations in life,
A Refreshing Perspective – Acupuncture’s Approach To Insomnia
Sleep deprivation is one of the most significant factors contributing to poor health, physical performance and mental performance. It is defined as trouble falling and or staying asleep, with low energy, especially in the morning, difficulty concentrating, and mood disturbances. One of the biggest experiments
Is Your Smartphone Slowly Destroying Your Health?
Smartphones are certainly convenient! Their multifaceted features, ranging from detailed calendars to various social media apps help many people organize their lives, while at the same time staying digitally connected to friends and family via pictures and video chats. It seems like there is an
7 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Nobody relishes insomnia, but unfortunately it is something that everyone struggles with at some point in their life. The occasional sleepless night is annoying but bearable. On the other hand, chronic sleep problems can severely damage your quality of life. As a matter of fact,
How To Fight Autoimmune Disease Through Nutrition
Autoimmune diseases can be scary, since they occur when your body identifies your own cells as threats. In other words, your body turns against itself by creating autoantibodies, a type of antibody that attacks healthy cells. Some examples of the most common autoimmune diseases are