A patient recently told me that her doctor, after prescribing a double dose of Nexium, said there is a connection between stress and stomach acid – and there definitely is one, but it’s actually not what you think, or what medical doctors believe and understand. They typically say that stress causes an increase in stomach [...]

I spent the weekend at a naturopathic conference. It’s always great to connect with my classmates and colleagues from all over Canada and be inspired by experienced mentors and teachers. My favourite lecture was one all about histamine. Before my work with Lyn-Genet and the Plan, histamine was something I learned about in school when [...]

Several patients have asked me lately if they should “do a cleanse or something.” My answer is yes. And no. From time to time we should give our bodies less stimulating circumstances, rest, and eat gentle foods, to allow our systems to repair. I typically suggest this twice per year. And when I do suggest [...]

At a recent visit, a patient shared with me that she was experiencing a bit more emotional stress than normal. “What’s going on?” She explained that her ex-boyfriend was interested in getting back together with her. “He’s a great guy bu…” PAUSE! I interrupted her before she finished that word “But.” When we use the [...]

(And what to do instead) This post marks my 100th article published on my blog. I didn’t set out to write 100 articles. I set out to write. More. Because I like it, and from what I gather people are benefiting. That was the other purpose. To be of service beyond the walls of my [...]

My husband and I have needed a new mattress for a while. Since we’ve been together actually – seven years so far. I did a lot of research because, well, I’m the picky one of our pair when it comes to what I put in and around my body. I looked into organic mattresses. I [...]

I love getting people healthy, happy and doing what they love. But admittedly I have a love / hate relationship with the word healthy. I adore the definition of health according to the World Health Organization: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or [...]

It’s spring time where I live. When I drive parks on I see people out having a blast – playing tennis, shooting hoops, or chucking a ball around. Some of the people I see seem to be pretty seasoned. Some I can tell are more the “weekend warrior type.” And I worry about them. And [...]

I see sick people. (Not like the little boy in the Sixth Sense who sees dead people – not like that at all.) What I mean is that in my naturopathic practice I see people who have physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. These could include: low energy, digestive distress or discomfort or dysfunction, poor sleep, [...]