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Is wheat good or bad for me, and how does gluten fit into the picture?
Wondering if you can and should eat gluten? In this “Ask the Doctor” post, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses what gluten is, and who should avoid it. Is wheat good or bad for me? How does gluten fit into the picture? Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains…
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What is an Elimination Diet?
Continuing our conversation on improving digestive health, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses in this two-part question, an elimination diet and its benefits in treatment. What is an elimination diet? An elimination diet is a therapeutic diet used to identify foods a person doesn’t tolerate well. There are various versions of an…
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Coconut Crusted French Toast (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Deliciousness-full)
We are happy to share this recipe from our friend, vegan chef, Doug McNish! Doug will be catering our Open House and we are thrilled to be sharing his passion for delicious, organic, healthy food with you. This recipe provides a way to create a smooth and creamy batter, without…
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Ginger Syrup, the Most Delicious Medicine
As promised in our Wellness Wednesday video, here is Du La, ND, Acupuncturists recipe for simple ginger syrup. Enjoy! Ginger is one of our favourite herbs, not only for cooking but also as a natural remedy for fevers, colds, chills and nausea. It stimulates circulation supporting immune system activity; “loosens”…
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The Dairy Queen Blizzard®: Supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children, but also Diabetes.
Today, August 14, is Miracle Treat Day, meaning if you purchase any size Blizzard® at a Dairy Queen restaurant, they will donate the proceeds to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I’m certainly not criticizing supporting children’s hospitals, but a large-size “M & M Blizzard®” contains 150 g (about 6 times…
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Does acupuncture hurt?!
You’ve asked and we will answer! As we accumulate frequently asked questions, we will answer in “Ask the Doctor” posts (obviously after responding immediately to the persons asking the questions originally)! Not limited to naturopathic medicine questions, get in touch and ask away, here, or via Facebook or Twitter. We look…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote (and the Health Benefits of Rhubarb)
It’s rhubarb season, and if you’re lucky enough to grow a patch (or have a wonderful patient who brings you an armful), you might be looking for a good recipe. My favourite is a super-simple and tasty Strawberry Rhubarb Compote. You only need 5 ingredients and around 15 minutes of time…
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Myths About Cleansing and Detox
Over the course of May, we plan to give you a more thorough look at how to eliminate toxins and develop better health, beginning with this week’s blog post on the myths and facts about cleansing. Here are some of the most common myths we hear about cleansing, debunked by…
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Four Approaches to Cleansing
We’ve mentioned already that there’s more than one way to cleanse. In fact, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of different ways to pull toxins out of your body to restore good health. Want to know more? We’ve broken cleansing down into four general approaches. If you’ve ever wondered how…
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What to Expect During a Cleanse
There are a lot of myths about cleansing floating around, many of which we’ve already debunked in an earlier blog post. But if you won’t feel tired and cranky or be running to the bathroom all day, what should you expect during your first cleanse? Read on for the answer! Welcome…
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The Best Approach to Cleansing for Health, Mental Clarity, and Longevity
We’ve talked about the myths, several different approaches to cleansing, and what you should expect during your first cleanse. Now we’d like to dive into the TCNM approach to safe, natural, holistic detoxification. Your TCNM Cleanse At TCNM, we believe that cleansing needs to be balanced so you can achieve…
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Spring Cleansing at the Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Everyone has their own annual traditions, but did you know that your body also has its own habits that are closely linked to the seasons? Spring is a natural time for your body to shed toxins and that makes it a smart time to do cleansing. Detoxification is part of…