Infertility is defined as being unable to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. In women above the age of 35, support and testing is recommended after six months or less of trying to conceive. Rates in Canada … Read More
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Sleep Series Part 2: Tips for Insomnia
If you suffer from insomnia, then hopefully this second part of our blog series on sleep will help you. Last week we talked about why we need sleep and what is a good night’s sleep. This week we are going … Read More
Sleep: Are you getting enough? Part 1
Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Our Toronto naturopaths get lots of questions about sleep and insomnia, so we thought we’d address them in a post. In this two part blog series we want to discuss the fundamentals of … Read More
10 Reasons to see a Naturopath
Are you thinking about seeing a naturopath? Here are 10 reasons why we think you should: Training: Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are highly educated and are given the same training as medical doctors. NDs must complete a four-year university undergraduate program … Read More
Low Energy or Low Testosterone
Testosterone plays a role in both males and females, however it is particularly important for men’s health as male levels of it in the blood need to be much higher to maintain good health. Healthy testosterone levels in men support … Read More
Prostate Health Part 3: Prostate Cancer
We are now at part 3 of our men’s health prostate blog. In our first post we talked about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (for a quick recap on that blog post, click here). In our second week we talked about … Read More
Prostate Health Part 2: Prostatitis
This month we’re putting a focus on men’s health by looking at three conditions that can affect the health of the prostate. For a quick overview of Part 1’s blog post where we talked about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), click … Read More
Prostate Health Part 1
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just under the bladder in men. The urethra passes right through the prostate gland, carrying urine and semen through to the penis. However, the normal function of the prostate has little to do … Read More
Men’s Sexual Dysfunction Happening Too Young?
Erectile dysfunction is common in men over 50. However, recent surveys have shown that around half of all men in their 30’s and 40’s are experiencing some degree of sexual dysfunction that they feel is a problem. It’s not often … Read More
Holiday Eating Tips
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! As we walk along the streets and browse inside crowded malls, we’re bombarded with tempting treats like flavored holiday beverages at coffee shops, and packaged treats and goodies. No matter … Read More