WORDS: Alyce Cimino | Lead Naturopath + Clinic Owner Missing that fire and not sure where to find it? here is the starting point! Our libido is there for connection (and if we are getting all caveman, it’s there for procreation) when we are under long-term stress (either acute or […]
Simple herbal medicine at home! um, yes please! what I love about this recipe is just how simple it is and yet can make such a big impact. As this recipe contains honey, it is not suitable for children under 12 months of age. As this recipe is only two […]
WORDS: Tamara Welsh | Western Herbal Medicine What comes to mind when you think about stress and its impact on cognition? Interestingly, short-term episodes of stress can actually increase cognitive function allowing us to react in an appropriate way, quickly and concisely to the stressor. I’m sure you’ve heard of […]
WORDS: TAMARA WELSH | Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner Having a few simple herbal remedies on hand during the cooler months can make a big difference when those colds and flu’s come knocking at your door. Intervening early is key when warding off winter bugs with herbal medicine so make sure […]
I recently read a statistic that one in five people meet the clinical criteria of anxiety disorder at least once in their life (1). I’d like to say this shocked me, but the reality is in my experience that statistic is pretty spot on. Often I feel it stems from […]
When we think of the word medicine, we often think of a substance that is taken when one is sick. The beauty of herbal “medicines” is that they can be used not only to relieve acute illnesses, such as say the common cold, but also to support the body and […]