by ND, Hannah Webb & ND, Patrick Callas

Did you see the recent Consumer Reports investigation about lead contamination in protein powders? It made waves because many popular brands contained measurable amounts of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. These were mostly American products, but given that most ingredients are sourced internationally, it’s fair to assume the products on the Canadian market are similar.

So — should you be worried? Unfortunately, yes.

by Rob Cosma

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition I see in the clinic, and despite its name, you don’t have to be a tennis player to develop it. It’s a painful and often frustrating injury that affects people from all walks of life - in particular those who perform repetitive hand, wrist, or arm movements.

In this article, I’ll walk you through a home tool kit to treatment for tennis elbow as well as highlight some of the potential causes and home management strategies for tennis elbow to help you understand and manage this condition effectively.

by Hannah Webb

Bone broth just feels so good when you eat it – it is soothing to the heart and to the belly.  The difference between bone broth and soup stock is simply that bone broth is boiled for far longer, to really get all the nutrients, minerals, and collagen, out of the bones and veggies and into the liquid. 

by Hannah Webb

How does one reduce stress? I find that “reduce stress” is an overly used and trite health tip, and is much easier said than done. Sure, we could quit our jobs and spend the rest of our time on a beach in Mexico but that may not be realistic. And stress isn’t a bad thing, though too much of it is. Reducing stress isn’t always about taking rest, though that is an important aspect of it.

by Patrick Callas

Naturopathic cancer care is based upon an integrative care model where naturopathic treatments support standard medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Our preferred approach is to work in conjunction with the conventional medical model; however, we will work with patients who do not want conventional therapies.

by Kelsey Robson

So many people come into therapy asking the same painful question: “Why am I struggling so much when things aren’t even that bad?”

Maybe life looks stable on paper. Maybe you have a job, a roof over your head, even people who care about you — and yet, you feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unmotivated.

And then comes the guilt: “Other people have it worse. I should be fine.”