Essential Oils for Sleep
Insomnia affects almost everyone at some time in their life, but for many it can affect their waking hours with symptoms like fatigue, trouble concentrating, low mood, and poor memory. For patients with insomnia, I often discuss incorporating inhaled essential oils as part of a sleep hygiene routine.
Beyond Borrelia - co-infections in tick borne illness
Perhaps the most well known consequence of a tick bite is Lyme disease, or infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. This is just one of many bugs that can be transmitted from a tick-bite. We refer to these other bugs as tick borne co-infections.
Blood Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Blood oranges are a favourite spring/summer treat of mine! They are sweet like oranges but have a subtle almost raspberry like aroma and flavor. Most of us are familiar with the nutritional benefits of oranges such as fiber and vitamin C.... but do you know about anthocyanins?
Self-Care Tips For The Holiday Season
With the colder weather, shorter days, longer hours at the office and the inevitable parties & holiday gatherings, December can be a hard month on the body! All too often we burn the candle at both ends and wind up sick and rundown. Avoid the burnout and keep yourself feeling healthy this holiday season.
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is usually described as numbness, tingling, pain, prickling or burning that occurs in the hands or feet. In some cases, patients may experience weakness, difficulty with walking/movements or even loss of reflexes. Peripheral neuropathy occurs from injury to the peripheral nervous system.
Accutane, Retinoids & Acids For Acne - What You Need To Know
Acne is a beast. A stubborn, multifaceted beast and no two patients are alike. This makes acne one of the most challenging conditions to treat - but the good news is, we’ve got options. Plenty of options. If you’re prepared for a major lifestyle overhaul, and can endure some trial and error, then there is great hope.
Natural or Clean Botox Injections? Don't Get Fooled By Advertising
I’ve had a number of patients ask me recently about natural injections for wrinkles, they’ve heard of clinics offering a product that is supposed to be a more natural form of, or the ‘purist’ form of botox- aka cleaner or safer than regular botox.
Seasonal Affective Disorder & The Sunshine Vitamin
Vancouver is famous for its wet weather. Once the summer ends, it's bye-bye bikinis and hello to umbrellas and rain gear. If you are prone to getting the "winter blues" when the rainy season begins, you may be experiencing what's known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.