Naturally Remedying Toenail Fungus: Advice from a Naturopathic Doctor

By |2023-08-15T16:34:04-07:00August 15th, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , |

Onychomycosis, commonly known as toenail fungus, affects approximately 14% of the general population and can be a bothersome and embarrassing condition. However, you don't have to face it alone. In this article, we will explore effective natural remedies for treating toenail fungus with the guidance of a naturopathic doctor or naturopathic medical student.   Understanding ...

What Are the 5 Most Common Psychological Disorders?

By |2023-07-17T13:05:55-07:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The field of mental health is both intricate and expansive, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions referred to as psychological disorders. In this article, we delve into five common psychological disorders prevalent in Canada[1], namely depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These disorders can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, making ...

IV Micronutrient Therapy on Commercial Drive

By |2023-07-16T22:42:29-07:00July 14th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, IV therapy|Tags: , , , , , , |

The Power of IV Micronutrient Therapy on Commercial Drive IV micronutrient therapy, more commonly known as IV Therapy, is a cutting-edge approach to health and wellness that is gaining popularity among clients and healthcare practitioners alike. At Empower Health on Commercial Drive, we're proud to offer this innovative treatment to our clients, and we believe ...

Naturopathic Cancer Care That Works

By |2023-06-16T17:04:34-07:00June 25th, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , |

Cancer is the number one killer of Canadians. Nearly everyone has a family member or friend who has been affected by cancer. In this article, we will discuss the latest and greatest in naturopathic remedies for cancer care. Cancer is not a single disease, but a group of diseases that share a couple of common ...

Ask a Naturopath: Do the Foods We Eat Affect Our Brain Health?

By |2023-03-26T16:07:42-07:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , |

Ask a Naturopath: How do the Foods We Eat Affect Our Brain Health? When broken down, the nutrient contents of our brain consist of water, fat, protein and amino acids, traces of micronutrients and glucose.  Each of these components has a distinct impact on our cognitive functioning, mood and energy.  Fats recommended by a Naturopath ...

Ask a Naturopath: What is NAD+? Why You Should Pay Attention

By |2023-06-06T09:47:26-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Health Education, IV therapy|Tags: , , , |

NAD+ has recently become a buzz word among people who seek anti-aging solutions. Ask a Naturopath: NAD+ stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and is an essential molecule that is present in all the cells of our body.  It is a bioactive coenzyme form of vitamin B3. NAD+ is involved in many important biological processes including ...

Ask A Naturopath: Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help with Allergies?

By |2023-06-06T09:49:43-07:00February 28th, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , , , , |

Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help with Allergies? Here is how a naturopath tests for food allergies. IgG food sensitivity testing is a powerful tool that a naturopathic doctor can help with allergies by identifying  and managing their food sensitivities. At Empower Health Wellness Centre, we offer this innovative testing method as part of our comprehensive ...

3 Treatments for Perimenopause

By |2020-02-12T12:09:08-08:00February 12th, 2020|Categories: Health Education, Therapies, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

By: Dr. Carolina Leon, ND, Naturopathic Pratitioner Irregular cycles, frequent PMS symptoms, heavy periods, cramps – these are a common experience for many forty-somethings. Perimenopause usually hits in a woman’s 40s, but can also start much earlier, or much later. The hormonal changes you experience during this four- to six-year time period leading up to ...

Oxygen Debt: How Medical Ozone Can Rejuvenate You

By |2019-07-30T18:44:05-07:00July 30th, 2019|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , |

Why Do We Breathe Oxygen? The main goal is to produce energy so your body can perform the millions of functions it does every day and you can stay alive. Specifically, in your body, oxygen and sugar are used to make energy (ATP), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water. There are many steps to this process. ...

Ever Wondered Why You’re So Tired?

By |2019-07-04T17:53:34-07:00July 4th, 2019|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , |

Feeling tired all the time? The stressors in your everyday life do not necessarily help you constantly feel vitalized. However, there is more to just not getting enough sleep, nutrition, and stress that makes you feel tired. In this post, we are going to uncover some of the physical reasons as to why you might ...