This innocent hormone, one that can do us great benefit, and yet can do us a huge detriment. So which is it? Is cortisol our friend or our foe? It is both. The balance of it, like all hormones in the body, are essential in the balance and overall health of the body.  Let’s break down how this hormone works in the body, why it is important and when it can actually be damaging to human physiology.

Infertility is a term we're all secretly afraid of, especially when one tries to conceive but efforts don't seem to come to fruition for a while. If this is the case, one may begin to sink into negative thoughts, and begin to feel disempowered and disenchanted with the process.

Sleeping issues, such as trouble falling asleep and waking multiple times at night, are becoming more prevalent. In my Waterloo Naturopathic clinic, I have noticed these issues are becoming more and more common in my patients. So, I decided to make a video with a few simple tips that I have seen worked well with my patients. Naturopathic Doctors are trained to uncover, on an individual basis, the particular reason(s) for sleep problems. If you'd like to get a personalized assessment and plan to ...

Feeling overwhelmed and overworked? I put a short video together to explain how Naturopathic medicine can help you in dealing with your many stressors.

Feeling overwhelmed? Are your muscles constantly feeling clamped up? Is your mind constantly running and you have trouble shutting down the chatter? You’re not alone…

Been feeling tired and foggy minded lately? Suffering from headaches more frequently? Have you been having trouble with your sleep and are more achy in the morning when you get out of bed? It may not be your age! Or has your digestion become less predictable, is your morning coffee no longer causing you to have your essential morning bowel movement…it is funny how something like this can give you a wonderful day or a crappy one, pun intended!