With the arrival of the cooler, rainy weather along with longer darker evenings, the cold and flu season is upon us again. Many of us are already feeling fatigued, not to mention the coughing, sneezing, scratchy throats and headaches. In today’s blog post, I’d like to offer some helpful tips and tasty recipes for supporting[...]
As the leaves turn red, yellow and orange, the pumpkins start to come out and the weather gets cooler, there is no doubt Fall is around the corner. Of course that means back to school and back to routines but it also means the dreaded cold and flu season. This year, the cold season seems[...]
By Marianna Duba, Holistic Nutritionist Last Saturday (just like every Saturday when I am in town) started with a visit to the Kitchener Farmers’ Market. My mission was to stock our fridge for the week ahead. To tell the truth, I could have done it at my local grocery store as well. However, the[...]
Each year I look forward to the arrival of strawberry season, which for me marks the beginning of summer. I love this season not only because we as a family spend more time together visiting new places, fishing, camping or hiking, but also because it provides us with an abundance of delicious fruits and vegetables.[...]
The Holidays are around the corner. Have you finished your shopping yet? We have some great healthy ideas for your last minute shopping ideas. Here are our top picks. 1. A French Press-most people start their day with a cup of coffee. If prepared correctly using a French Press it can be healthy and full[...]
At Sage Naturopathic Clinic, we have always tried to pay it forward. We love our community of patients, colleagues, clients, friends and family and we always try to take some time to count our blessings and feel some gratitude for all that we have. This year, as part of our Holiday Food Drive, we are[...]
I love my morning coffee and though it often gets a bad reputation for being bad for your health, I believe that one good, organic cup of coffee a day is actually good for your health. Coffee has many health benefits. It is high in antioxidants and has been shown to reduce the risk of[...]
Ever wondered if there was a natural, non-invasive way to rejuvenate your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles? One that didn’t involve surgery, poisonous injections or dangerous side effects? If so, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture might be the right option for you. Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that[...]
– By Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND It’s that time of year again. Although I love Summer, I always find this time of year energizing. The crisp air, the Fall harvest, the return to routines and the excitement of the holidays around the corner makes Autumn one of my favorite seasons. But it is also a[...]
After the unusually long and harsh winter, mother nature finally decided to spoil us with beautiful warm weather, lots of sunshine and abundance of colourful, fragrant, nutritious fruits and vegetables. The taste of strawberries or radishes, that were picked the night before, is beyond comparison. Moreover, locally grown produce that was harvested ripe during peak[...]