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If weight loss and a healthier lifestyle are at the top of your list of goals for 2024, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an underfunctioning metabolism - the rate at which we burn...

Do you have big plans for January? Many of our patients say they’d like to take control of their health in the new year and that often includes losing some extra pounds. However, it’s always important not to get caught up in the numbers on the scale. Instead, a good...

December brings festive parties, fun times with family, favourite traditions… and stress. How much stress? According to a Healthline survey, the combination of joy and pressure that makes up the month of December means that more than 60% of us find the holiday season...

Not so shockingly, men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider when they’re sick. And often they wait until a medical issue has become serious before they do anything about it. Some of this tendency may be that men are less likely to ask for help in...

If you are someone who experiences one of the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, you will know that the pain and disruption caused by these disorders can wreak havoc on your life, affecting relationships,...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can impact many aspects of a woman’s health, from her moods, to her weight, to her chances of conception. This surprisingly common condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s partly because conventional medicine...

Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Let’s face it: We’re all busy, dealing with endless to-do lists and struggling to balance it all. The result is often a day-to-day life that feels too hectic. We feel pulled away from the things that matter...

Did you know your blood pressure could be out of control without you even knowing? High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease, and the chronic stress, poor diet and immobility that has become normal for many of us tend to contribute. When the way your...

Are you excited for fall? Many people love the vibrant colours of this beautiful season. It’s a time to get out our cozy sweaters, enjoy the crisp fall air, and for some people, sneeze a lot. Yes, unfortunately, many people experience watery eyes, sinus pain and other...

Let’s paint a picture – it’s the week before your period. What image came to mind? It’s not unusual for many women to experience an unwanted transformation from Doctor Jekyll to Ms. Hyde. As our hormones shift, some of us will fall apart into sensitive sleep-deprived...