The tiny strawberry is packed with vitamin C, fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. The heart-shaped silhouette of the strawberry is the first clue that this fruit is good for you! These potent little packages protect your heart by increasing HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering your blood pressure, and can help … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate for Heart Health
Dark chocolate for heart health? Yes folks, you read correctly! Another great reason to enjoy dark chocolate! Keep reading before you have a change of heart, & don’t miss a beat! Scientists wholeheartedly believe that the infamous cacao bean is packed with antioxidants (more so than found in green tea!) and the … [Read more...]
Hawthorn Fruit: A Chinese Herb that’s Great for Digestion and Hearth Health!
Hawthorn trees are similar to crabapple trees. Both produce white or pink flowers in the spring and a dark red fruit in the fall. The fruit of both trees tends to stay on the branches until the following spring, and both provide good food for wintering birds. One big difference between hawthorn and crabapple is that the … [Read more...]
Five Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
If all you know about chia seeds is that they’re used to grow a green hair-like coat on terracotta Chia Pets, it may be time to take another look. In addition to growing decorative green fur, chia seeds are packed with nutrients and super healthy to eat. Here are some of the ways that eating chia seeds can improve your … [Read more...]
Getting to the Root Cause of Acne
Acne is a common condition with a prevalence of approximately 85% among patients aged 12-24 and can persist well into adulthood. Naturopathic medicine aims to find the root cause of symptoms patients are experiencing and uses natural and effective therapies to enhance the body’s ability to heal. Here are some common … [Read more...]