The giving season is upon us, and it's time to treat that special someone in your life to a dose of self-care...Which Doctor style. There’s been a push over the last few years to gift experiences, and not items that may be discarded after one, or no uses. We definitely ...

Scents can carry us places— stirring up memories , heightening emotions, and igniting our creativity. In the case of essential oils, they can also heal. Aromatherapy is a centuries-old branch of medicine that uses plants and herbs to relieve pain, ease the symptoms of chronic disease, treat stress, and promote ...

The thyroid is a tiny gland, capable of causing big problems. This essential organ is the centre of our endocrine system, where hormones are manufactured, released, and regulated. When the thyroid produces too much (HYPERthyroidism) of its hormone, or too little (HYPOthyroidism), it can cause a cascade of symptoms that ...

We’re all worried about our lungs these days. There’s the standard afflictions—pollutants, toxins, and seasonal viruses, but with Covid-19 patients having to wait in line for intubation, we’re experiencing higher anxiety than ever. It’s scary, and it would make sense if you wanted to do everything in your power to ...

Almost 40 years ago, Japan updated its public health guidelines to include trees. Yes, trees. The Japanese Health authorities started urging people to spend more time in forests , participating in what's now known as 'shinrin-yoku,' or forest bathing. Of course, the Japanese didn't invent trees, and they aren't alone ...

Congratulations! You figured out how to adapt your exercise routine in the face of your local gym having to shut its doors—you went outside! A perfect solution... in the summer, but with winter coming ever closer, and no end to the in-person fitness centre covid-closures in sight, how do you ...

Twenty years ago, health coach Kalina White had nothing left to give. “I was a stay at home mum and my husband worked away. I kept putting all this pressure on myself and as the kids got older I started a career in financial services, and added that to all ...

There are two types of people: those who like coffee, and those who are wrong. Just kidding! Not everyone's a coffee fiend, and not everyone can tolerate caffeine. A powerful stimulant, caffeine can cause high blood pressure and raise your heart rate. Depending on your genetics , you might even ...

Pups, pigs, pigeons, and a bunny rabbit named Peanut— reiki master Deanna Tsang boasts a very unusual client list. While Tsang does work with humans, the majority of his reiki customers are animals. Since starting his business just over a year ago, he's worked in shelters, sanctuaries, and with private ...

Beetles dance, honeybees dance, monkeys dance. Even stars dance. Nature knows what’s up—moving to a beat is good stuff. You might be surprised at how good though. From disease to depression, dance is a remedy for almost every kind of ailment. It's also a way to connect culturally, spiritually and ...