Ways your Naturopathic Doctor Approaches GERD

GERD is a common digestive disorder that can cause pain and discomfort after eating. There are a few pharmaceutical treatment options for GERD, but adding naturopathic treatments to your overall care plan may be more beneficial in the long run. Some of the interventions your ND may use to treat GERD include acupuncture, herbs, and probiotics. A healthy diet is also important when you battle reflux on a daily basis. Living with GERD can be difficult, but there are many resources available to help you manage the condition.

GastrointestinalDr. Owen WisemanMay 3, 2022GERD, deficiencies, acupunctureComment

When sustainability and business collide. Why sustainable businesses should be a standard.

More and more businesses are realizing that in order to be successful in the long term, they need to adopt sustainable practices. But what does it mean for a company to be sustainable, and why is it so important?

EnvironmentalDr. Owen WisemanApril 26, 2022sustainability, architecture, biophiliaComment

Can ADHD be managed successfully into adulthood?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to managing ADHD. What works for one person may not work for another. But there are a number of strategies that can be used to help manage the disorder. Some common treatments include medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes to manage the condition into adulthood.

NeurologicalDr. Owen WisemanApril 19, 2022ADHD, neurobehavioural, mental healthComment

Thyroid Health: What Canadian's Need to Know

An under-active thyroid can lead to many symptoms, including weight gain and a persistent lack of energy. Find out what nutrients are required for the thyroid to function properly and how Canadian's can support their health with diet and botanicals.

ThyroidDr. Owen WisemanApril 12, 2022hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, Hashimoto's, iodineComment

How brown fat can help you lose weight.

Brown adipose tissue has a dense concentration of mitochondria, lovingly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell.' This type of fat also expresses something known as uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) which is found within the mitochondria. Through a chemical process, UCP1 releases energy in the form of heat, something known as thermogenesis.

MetabolicDr. Owen WisemanApril 5, 2022metabolism, brown fat, weight management, weight loss

Nature therapy: an under-utilized treatment for cancer patients?

When it comes to fighting cancer, we have incredibly effective interventions including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. While these treatments can be effective, they also come with a number of side effects. For some people, these side effects, including nausea, weakness, hair loss and fatigue, are too difficult to tolerate. Spending time walking through a forest or listening to the sounds of waves crashing can ease the body and mind without side effects.

EnvironmentalDr. Owen WisemanMarch 29, 2022cancer, nature therapy, ecotherapyComment

New age of agriculture? How vertical farming is transforming a millennial-old practice.

Find out how a new approach to urban and industrial farming could help us meet the food demand, save on resources and have healthier communities.

EnvironmentalDr. Owen WisemanMarch 22, 2022vertical farming, environmental, sustainabilityComment

How to Save Your Liver and Reinvigorate Your Health

Liver Month in Canada provides an opportunity to discuss one of the most important organs in your body. The liver performs a variety of essential functions, including detoxifying your blood, processing nutrients, and producing bile, but are we giving it the care it needs?

MetabolicDr. Owen WisemanMarch 15, 2022liver, hepatitis, turmeric, botanicalComment

Ultra-processed: A fast route to a slow death.

Processed food is now the norm, but it might be taking years off your life—and you have no way of knowing. Here’s what to look for on labels and how changing your eating patterns today could save you.

Metabolic, Diet & LifestyleDr. Owen WisemanMarch 8, 2022metabolism, diet, lifestyle, sugarComment