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Most people know of and love hummus—the creamy Middle Eastern chickpea dip that’s laced with garlic. In fact, a well-made hummus tastes so good that many people wonder, ‘Is hummus good for you?’ A ...

Several studies have documented that people in the Mediterranean countries have a longer and healthier life than do those in other industrialized countries, despite the high prevalence of smoking a ...

Varisose veins – may occur in almost any part of the body, but they are most common in the lower limbs and they can be caused by anything that restricts circulation: pregnancy obesity smok ...

How to Stay Healthy and Happy During the Silly SeasonThe holiday season is often filled with joy, laughter, and lots of delicious food and drinks. However, it can also be a time of stress, overindulg ...

As the chill of winter sets in, so does the season for colds and flu. While conventional medicine offers various treatment options, naturopathic medicine provides a holistic approach to preventing il ...

Living with an autoimmune condition can be challenging, as these disorders arise from an overactive immune response targeting the body's own cells. While there is no definitive cure for autoimmune di ...

As a dedicated Naturopathic practitioner, I am passionate about guiding individuals towards optimal health through holistic and natural approaches. One such approach that has gained significant atten ...

With over 3kgs in the average gut…we need to make friends with our gut bugs. They do a very important job, and as the Greek word translates – pro, means ‘promoting’ and biotic, means ‘life’. When o ...

Cholesterol Although it often gets some bad press, cholesterol is an essential lipid involved in the structure and fluidity (moving about) of cell membranes. It is also needed for hormone prod ...

As winter creeps in and the temperatures drop….seemingly, so does our immunity against those snuffle-causing, mucous producing bugs. New each year, we can never build immunity against them, but we ca ...

  Inflammation is the body’s instant response to infection or irritation. In an acute situation – a cut, broken bone or insect bite – inflammation is needed to help heal the ...

Low FODMAP diet FODMAPs are Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols. These are sugars that are found in fruits, dairy products, vegetables and as artificial sweete ...