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Five tips to balance your hormones
Five tips to balance your hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through your bloodstream to your organs. They’re responsible for regulating a wide range of bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction. They also influence your behaviour. Testosterone, for example, is a hormone that…

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Six reasons you should start journaling
Six reasons you should start journaling
Journaling isn’t just for angsty teens. The self-help movement has taken journaling mainstream, with books promising that it’ll manifest your dreams and even help you sleep better. Journaling may be having a moment, but it’s more than just…

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Six exercises to achieve better posture
Six exercises to achieve better posture
You’re at your desk ready to log into another Zoom call when you feel a familiar twinge in your shoulder. You try to ignore it, send an email, and wince at the tightness in your hips. By the…

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Hives: the alarm bells of our body
Hives: the alarm bells of our body
Anyone who’s ever found themselves feeling itchy or uncomfortable after eating certain foods, or taking a specific kind of medication, could be familiar with hives. This is a very common type of raised welt that develops…

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How a naturopathic doctor can help with gut health
How a naturopathic doctor can help with gut health
If you feel like the impact of your gut health goes beyond how well you digest your food, you’re not alone. Nearly 70% of your immune system resides in your gut, and science…

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Speech disorders: causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatment
Speech disorders: causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatment
Speaking may seem like second nature for most people, but for people experiencing speech disorders, that isn’t the case. If you believe you or your child may have a speech disorder, this article will help clarify…

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10 tips to worry less
10 tips to worry less
Everybody gets worried from time to time. Maybe it’s a big presentation on the horizon, or waiting for important news. Whatever the reason, a little worry is natural. It’s when you can’t stop worrying, or find yourself preoccupied…

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Nine ways to improve your mood
Nine ways to improve your mood
COVID-19 hasn’t only impacted our physical health — it’s caused lots of mental health challenges too. 50% of Canadians report a decline in their mental health since the pandemic began. People report feeling…

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When is it time to see an allergist?
When is it time to see an allergist?
Almost everyone has allergies at some point in their lives. In simpler cases, over-the-counter medicine usually does the trick. In other cases, like severe food allergies or persistent hay fever, symptoms can really get in the way of…

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Seven tips for a safe and social holiday
Seven tips for a safe and social holiday
The winter holidays is one of the busiest times of the year. Normally, people across Canada would be boarding flights to visit loved ones, or preparing to host friends and family. This year is different. Canadian cities will…

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