– Why self-acceptance is the key to a happier life. By Dr. Rebecca Handford It is that time of year again, time to make resolutions you probably won’t keep for more than three weeks, and for most of you, time to feel guilty, shameful, and bad about your “inability” to stick to them. This…
Depression and anxiety can be amplified during the holiday season by all the societal pressure to be happy and merry. A person feels doubly bad for being blue at this time of year. And when the holidays are over, there are at least a couple of cold dark months to get through. It can be…
Have you considered how the food you eat has an impact on your moods? Having a stable psyche depends on a multitude of factors. One of them is having a balanced amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, which are responsible for determining your mood and personality. Various aspects of personality can be altered by the three major neurotransmitters: dopamine,…
Coughing? Here are some simple remedies from a naturopath. It is that time of year when people start coming in with a cough. There are some simple things you can do at home to ease your symptoms. The first thing to remember is that your body needs to cough, especially if you are bringing up…
By Dr. Rebecca Handford “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates The choices you make at the dinner table influence your percentages of developing and surviving cancer. Cancer is now the leading cause of death throughout the world. Dietary factors cause an estimated 30% of all cancer deaths in developed…
By. Dr. Cathy Sevcik, ND Due to the mild winter this year, the lower mainland will be subjected to a longer and more intense tree pollen season, according to UBC immunology department. The impact of this can range from annoying to life threatening, depending on the severity of a person’s allergies. Have you been reaching for anti-histamines…
By Dr. Cathy Sevcik, ND If you are experiencing unwanted symptoms or have a common chronic condition, you can be assured that subclinical inflammation is a contributor to your problem. Subclinical systemic inflammation has been implicated in virtually every chronic health problem that plagues the modern human, including accelerated aging, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and…
Sleep is a vital part of our lives, yet so many people struggle with it. A bad night’s sleep will leave you feeling sluggish, tired and unmotivated. Not to mention leave you prone to more disease, weight gain, reduced sex drive, and higher stress levels. Why would you settle for that? If insomnia is affecting…
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