By: Dr. Alaina Gair, ND and Dr. Samina Mitha, ND Did you know 1 in 10 people in Canada suffer from a thyroid condition? According to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada, as many as 50% of those are undiagnosed. Standard medical treatment for hypothyroidism is almost exclusively a prescription for … Read More
By: Dr. Alaina Gair, ND In the interest of treating people from the root cause of disease, having a complete assessment is critical. When I ask if my patients have had their thyroid tested, they usually don’t entirely know what that entails. This list will help you understand the ins … Read More
Does this sound familiar?: – You are always the cold one, while everyone around you is fine? – You have been successful at losing weight, but the pounds aren’t coming off anymore? – Your hair and nails have become brittle? – You seem to always forget where you put your … Read More
By: Stephanie Huls We often hear about the holidays being stressful because of stretched budgets, exploding social calendars, and crowded stores. But they can also be painful because of grief, isolation, trauma, and family conflict. Whether it’s the first or twentieth holiday without a loved one, not having anyone with … Read More
Experiencing PAIN? Cupping therapy is NOT just for the Olympic Athletes… it might be for you too! Have you tried cupping before? It is one of my favourite ways to relieve any built up tension in my muscles and relaxes my body! As the #olympics are coming up I thought I would … Read More
Fatigue? Muscle aches? Poor memory? Mood changes? Feeling dizzy? Sounds like a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Find out everything you need to know about Vitamin B12 injections below! Vitamin B12 injections can be really great for individuals who have the symptoms listed and for those who cannot absorb the vitamin due … Read More
Once you have experienced the feeling of being anxious you can start to really relate to others who experience the same feeling. Sometimes anxiety be hard to explain…most of the time it is the overwhelming feeling of worry and rumination. “What if this happens, why did I say that, I … Read More
Well team, it looks like winter is officially in full swing! With shorter days and the temperature dropping, we can start to experience a case of the “winter blues.” What does this mean exactly? Do you feel tired, don’t want to leave your house, maybe you’re fighting a cold constantly … Read More
Castor oil is an incredibly versatile oil which dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Contained in the castor seed, Ricinus communis, this oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives the oil its beneficial healing properties. Castor oil is a folk remedy used around the world. Traditionally, it … Read More
Yesterday morning was not a typical morning…..when I usually wake up from a 8 hour restful sleep with no interruptions. Instead my night was filled with waking up in the middle of the night, going in and out of dreams and my body feeling anxious throughout the night. Why now? … Read More
