Many people think that you do a detox only a few times a year. The body needs to cleanse daily in order to function optimally. If one’s body is unable to clear itself of toxins on a regular basis dysfunction can occur. Toxic build up can lead to subtle illnesses, such as sinusitis, to more severe degenerative, inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. When the body’s elimination pathways, such as the colon, become impeded and unable to function properly, a person can no longer absorb the ess...

Most health blogs will discuss diet, various foods, exercises, supplements and various modalities. These are all essential components to one’s overall health pursuit. One topic rarely addressed is creativity. How can one express themselves in the world in creative ways allowing for energy to be used in productive and even nourishing ways. What the heck do I mean by that?

When most people hear or even learn about detoxification it is almost always related to cleansing the various body’s organs via nutritional and herbal or homeopathic drainage routes. Spring is an ideal time to undertake these detoxes, which I will do a future blog about. However, I have noted that detoxification of one’s environment and mental/emotional body are not covered extensively. These aspects also directly affect one’s well-being substantially. So I put a list of various detox ideas o...

I have noted an enhanced sense of anxiety or stress in my patients as of late. So, I decided to make a video with various tips on how to address this. ! If you’d like a personalized assessment and plan, please contact my clinic at info@stephaniefarwellnd.ca!

The winter season can be so beautiful! There is nothing like the feeling of looking at the soft falling of a dust of snow on a late winter’s night. Having a steaming cup of hot cocoa after a long winter’s walk. Yet, on the flip side, this time of year can be a challenging time for us Canadians! Having to bundle up just to fetch your mail that is a mere 2 minutes away from your doorstep, travel plans being easily deterred due to last minute snow squalls, and sightings of the sun can be sparse.

The holidays tend to be a favourite time of the year for most people! You get to have a break from the regular hustle and bustle of one’s schedule, family and friend get togethers are more frequent, and it is a great time to refresh and re-set for the new year to come! Unfortunately, the break from your regular schedule also comes with a pretty drastic change in your diet and lifestyle. The amazing parties and get togethers are usually accompanied by richer foods and drinks. As wonderful as thi...

Most people that know me, know I that I prefer to drink coffee over tea. Perhaps because my parents were both coffee drinkers. I honestly never drank coffee until I was studying for my Naturopathic final board exams (ironically enough!). The one tea that I would set aside my morning cup of Joe for would be ginger tea (peppermint tea being a close second!). Ginger has such wonderful warming, invigorating and soothing qualities to it. This spice is easily obtained and is a very affordable to make ...

Most of what is written today in the arena of health is about diet. What we should eat, what diet is ideal, one diet somehow being the best for all people, how many calories we consume and what type etc. I have noted, even in my life, that one thing that is not discussed very much in regards to health is the consumption of anything but food. Let me clarify, we consume many things in our lives through our senses! What we watch, read, how much time we spend indoors, what music we listen to etc. Co...

Many of my patients know that I have been practicing a technique called Bowen Therapy for more than 12 years now. I like to integrate Bowen into many of my Naturopathic treatments because when the structure of the body is aligned properly and is unencumbered, the body is able to detox and heal faster. I always remember that structure influences function in the body. An aligned body is a healthier and higher functioning one.

Ah…the underestimated and underutilized Castor Oil Pack. To be honest, I didn’t even know these existed until I went to the Naturopathic College. I wish I had. In my early 20’s I had a long stint of antibiotic use, being ignorant of the long-term consequences at the time, which put my digestion into an uncontrollable tailspin. To put it in a Coles notes version, I had what is called a pilonidal cyst form on my tailbone. Every flare-up made it so uncomfortable that I could barely move or even ...