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Medicinal plants are highly valued in healthcare and are safe and improve health when used in the right combinations and dose. Botanical medicine can be prepared for oral consumption as a tea, tincture, capsule or tablet. Topically you will find balms, salves, ointments, sprays and lotions. Plant chemistry and the principles of pharmacology are the basis for the therapeutic use of botanical medicine. Naturopathic doctors are trained in the issues related to toxicology and interactions with phar…

For a long time the autonomic nervous system was divided into two: the flight or fight, and the rest and digest. The fight or flight system is largely a part of the spinal sympathetic nerves and the rest and digest from the cranial nerve ten (X), the vagus nerve. It was assumed at any moment in time a body could be governed by one state, or the other.

What we now realize is the vagus nerve has two tails - the dorsal, or posterior, branch and the ventral, or anterior branch…

Local application of the antimicrobials via steam inhalation will help combat any virus or bacterial infection. The mucus will be liquefied and expelled from the respiratory tract with the hot, wet air. Heating the nasal passages with the condensing steam increases circulation to the respiratory tract and decreases congestion. Thyme, eucalyptus and lavender oils are antimicrobial. Thyme is the strongest. A nasal saline rinse is a great follow-up to this treatment.

Hydrotherapy at home

Gather…

If you have a cough and feel lousy, you may have bronchitis, a form of chest congestion. Bronchitis can be caused by a bacterial infection and it is possible to last 3-6 weeks. The bronchials are tubes from your respiratory tract down to your lungs. If they get infected, they fill up with mucus. Sometimes it is difficult to expel the mucus and it rattles around making your breath sound wheezy. 

Mustard pack for chest congestion

Hot mustard powd…

Wet Socks!  For sinus and head colds. Not for lung afflictions. Helps boost white blood cells and improve circulation of lymphatics.

You will need 3 simple things....

1. a pair of thin cotton socks
2. a pair of wool socks
3. cold tap water

and in 5 easy steps.... 

1. Get the thin pair cotton socks wet in very cold running water. Ring out. Bring them to bed with you and the wool socks.
2. Sit on the side of your bed, pull the wet cotton socks on. Yes, this feels weird. Just go with it. It's free after a…

In a 30- 45 minute appointment, you could have relief.

There are many ways naturopathic medicine offers relief from muscle strain or pain.

• Acupunture
• Acupuncture with electro stimulation
• Acupuncture with vibrational (Ohm) therapy
• Infrared heat
• Cupping
• Vibrational (Ohm) therapy
• Myofascial release
• Lymphatic massage
• Homeopathics
• Take home exercises
• Take home hydrotherapy
• Nutraceuticals to reduce inflammation
• Evaluation of food sensitivities

If you are a new and this pain has been around f…

Acupuncture releases natural painkillers, promotes blood flow, stimulates hormonal balance, relaxes tight muscles, calms anxiety, lifts depression, and promotes digestion.

This ancient Chinese therapy effects every major system of the body, including the cardiac, gastrointestinal, circulatory, cerebral, genitourinary, endocrine and immune systems.

Get to the point…

Some people explain acupuncture in terms of energy and mer…

Often sensitivities go undiagnosed because the reaction is gradual and will happen within 3 minutes to 3 days. This makes it more difficult to pinpoint which food is the trigger. Being sensitive to a food may mean you need to avoid it completely, or be able to have a small amount occasionally. Sometimes after months of abstinence, a food may be reintroduced without an issue.

Comprehensive Food Sensitivity Testing in Guelph

If you are a new patient, Dr. Brown will need to see you first to e…

The onset of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and heartburn often begin in times of grief, abuse or other major negative life events.  IBS is a multifactorial chronic disorder affecting 10-20% of the population worldwide. Of those with IBS, almost 40% experience bouts of anxiety and depression. 

When it comes to irritable bowel issues, in addition to considering food sensitivities, food quality or the handling, you may also consider an imbalance of the microbiome and how it interplays with relev…

How do you get to the root cause of your health problems? 

Take charge of your health

• recognize patterns
• remove obstacles
• repair damage
• rebuild health

The fist appointment with a naturopathic doctor is about an hour. Based on what is discovered in the first appointment, a treatment plan is created. Things like sleep hygiene, understanding how stress affects the body, diet tips and detoxifying naturally are a part of the…