The word “hepatitis” originates from the Greek ‘Hepat,’ referring to the liver; “-itis” refers to any inflammation, so hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. There are about five million Americans living with hepatitis with about 55,000 new cases annually. In Canada, estimates are at about 500,000. As a naturopath…
Imagine you have had a long stressful day and you are having a hard time unwinding. When someone is feeling stressed, anxious, tense and wound up, herbalists will often recommend a type of herb known as a calming “nervine”. This type of herb has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and can help to soothe your tensio…
Many of us seek to improve our outer appearance through dress, fragrance, hairstyle and whatever other fashion may dictate, for all good reasons of course. Freedom of expression, projection, confidence, comfort and pleasure to name a few. Between the folds of each successful outward projection is an underlying confiden…
While most of us know by now that certain plants have medicinal value, few of us have made the jump from using these plants to growing them ourselves. After all, they are readily available online, in bulk at herb stores, and in the supplement department of various chain stores around the country. Although it can be eas…
It’s BBQ season! Grilling meat is a summer past time for many, however truth be told, it does come with some health risks. In general, diets high in meat are associated with heart disease and when meat is cooked at high temperatures, cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are created. However, meat…