Beyond the Court: Lessons from Elite Squash Players on Health and Resilience
Standing beside the glass squash court in Brookfield Place’s beautiful atrium, I found myself in an entirely different setting than the typical clinic spaces where I practice naturopathic...
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa (a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction) are compressed or 'impinged' during shoulder movements. This...
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Embrace Your Aging Brain
I’m fully invested in figuring out how to thrive for the rest of my days. Vigorous daily exercise, including lifting heavy weights with an emphasis on increasing both mobility and balance,...
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Your emotional wellbeing through the holiday season
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, focusing on nurturing your emotional well-being can make this time more meaningful and fulfilling.
Optimizing Strength & Muscle Growth
Almost everyone I encounter these days is interested in strength training. The main motivation cited in my circles is aging well with a focus on being able to continue to do all the things we...
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Metatarsalgia: What is it and how can you prevent it?
Unfortunately, like many other activities, overuse conditions can surface from spending too much time on these activities, causing aches and pains in areas you may have never experienced. A common...
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Resistance Training Rx Targeting Visceral Fat
Body fat is beneficial. It performs vital roles including temperature regulation, balancing hormone levels and blood sugars, supports optimal neurological and reproductive function, and aids in...
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Treating Anxiety from a Naturopathic Perspective
The number of Canadians older than 15 with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has doubled from 2.6% in 2012 to 5.2% in 2022. Although anxiety can impact anyone, young women between the age 15 and...
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