Allergy problems: 13 must-know tips for how to stop an allergy attack

 Are you trying to figure out how to stop an allergy attack in its tracks? Read this article to learn more about dealing with allergies. More than fifty million Americans are affected by allergies every year. Allergies vary greatly in their severity and their causes. And even though many people

Seasonal Allergies and Itching

 Seasonal allergies and itching due to skin irritation can be uncomfortable and downright annoying. Although Spring is a special time of year for most people, it creates havoc for others. Spring, a time of new plant growth and beautiful blossoms, is dreaded by many allergy sufferers and can be, in

Outdoor versus indoor allergies

 It's officially spring, full of warmer weather, longer days and seasonal allergies. Allergies are the second most common minor ailment pharmacists get asked about, which isn't too surprising given almost a quarter of Canadians are affected. There are two main causes of allergy symptoms — indoor and outdoor triggers. Symptoms

Is Histamine Intolerance the Key to your Chronic Health Problems?

 Trying to unravel some of my client’s health issues is like looking for the proverbial needle in the haystack. Not that I am complaining—I love my job. When trying to unravel somebody's health issue I am looking to identify certain trigger factors. You are probably all familiar with my old

Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health

 In Western medicine, we have many specialists—each with their own area of expertise. When you go to your family doctor with a complaint, you will be referred to the specialist that deals with that health issue. Functional medicine doctors prefer to look at whole picture. They believe all your health

Cosmetic catastrophe: Toxins in your makeup bag

 I’m sorry to say it, but some of your favourite cosmetic products may contain toxic chemicals that are harmful for your health. Each and every day we go through our makeup routine, our bodies absorb thousands of chemicals lurking in our go-to products. When you think about it, that’s a

Do you have Allergies?

 Fed up with taking meds or going for painful shots? —There is an alternative. Many people here in Ottawa have seasonal type allergies. For some it's the birch, dandelion, or grass pollen in the spring, for others the ragweed in the fall, and for some unlucky people it's all year

Naturopathic Medicine 101: Care and Cost

 Health care: nothing fires up Canadians more than this topic. A recent Abacus Data poll found that it continues to top the list of priorities for Canadians and the cost of providing care continues to be a major concern for those who govern it, especially as Boomers age and make

Spring is in the air—and the Eyes

 By Dr. Muggeridge For anyone living in Ottawa, spring is an exciting time. Not only does it offer us refuge from the winter, which will affectionately be known to my future grandchildren as the fierce ‘Winter of 2014,’ but is also a time of smelling the tulips and enjoying the