Dr. Wendy's Blog

Fats are one of the important macromolecules we need to consume daily.  For years the ‘low fat’ craze has been destroying our health, one low fat cookie at a time....

As mid-August hits we start to start to think of September as the time when life picks up speed.  Harvest, back to school, extracurricular sports etc are very busy times for...

Health Canada is strangling Natural Health Products (NHPs) in red tape, leading to increased costs and fewer products on store shelves for Canadians.  What will this mean to you? Increased...

We all feel better with a dose of fresh air and the warm sun on our skin.  The sun has so many healing benefits but for some people who have...

What is an antioxidant?  We often hear they are good for us, but many of us are not sure why. Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals in your body....

There is so much that can be done working from the inside out to ensure healthy, vibrant looking skin.  The skin is an external mirror of what is happening on...

Essential oils have so many profound and healing effects it is hard to know where to start. Skin health is one area that oils offer incredible benefits as they can...

  There has been significant research on the potential harmful effects of excessive sun exposure in the last few decades.  Unfortunately very little of this research has focused on our...

Simply the act of brewing a cup of tea can be relaxing and instill a sense of calm.  Harmony Tea Co. has 2 blends specifically designed to help reduce anxiety...

We’ve all heard about how some medications can treat a problem, only to cause another.  Sadly, there are a number of medications that while treating various health concerns can lead...

As a Naturopathic Doctor, it is not enough to know that someone is low in certain nutrients, I also want to find out WHY someone might be low in iron,...

The power of essential oils to heal is truly amazing.  They are so gentle and safe, and yet so incredibly effective.  I have loved using them for years and find...