As we approach the Fall Daylight Savings Time I am reminded to reach into the back of my medicine cabinet and get out my Vitamin D. This vitamin is critical for many processes in the body and according to research, 40% of Canadians are deficient in this key vitamin during the winter months (1). I usually suggest asking for your Vitamin D levels to be checked with a routine blood test. Since Vitamin D is a fatty vitamin, it is stored in your body and you can take too much. The

Water! You’ve probably heard how important consuming the right amount is for good health. From happy cells to glowing skin, there is no denying that water is a necessity for good health. In fact, our bodies are made up of approximately 60% water! But, did you know that water can also be incredibly therapeutic when used on the OUTSIDE of the body? Hydrotherapy, as it applies to being used externally, is the principle of using water to relieve pain and promote health and healin

The holiday season is upon us once again! At this time of the year, I often find myself reflecting on another year gone by, and it never ceases to amaze me how fast time flies! The holiday season is an exciting time of the year, but also one that may bring with it a certain amount of stress. Here are some of my favourite tips to stay well, in body and mind, over the holidays. Avoid the bug! Airports, shopping malls, and family gatherings are the perfect places to catch that s

With Ebola in the news and cold/flu season settling in, it's a great time to take note of ways you can keep your immune system healthy and strong! Here are the most common tips I give to my patients during this season: Water! Roughly 75% of our body is made of of water and when we don't replenish this reservoir our body becomes stagnant and dry. When our mouth, nose and throat tissues dry up, they are can't actively flush out unwanted viruses/bacteria leaving a perfect opport