By: Molly Force, ND

Been smelling your own breath lately with all the mask-wearing? The harsh realities of the odors coming from our mouths have come front and center these days. Tic Tacs, mints, and chewing gum… can’t fix a true breath problem.

While bad breath (also known as halitosis) isn’t often a symptom of disease per se, it can ...

As the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, many of our patients have been asking important questions about it. As Naturopathic Doctors, we believe that knowledge is power. We are also huge advocates of preventative medicine, and we see vaccination as an important aspect of preventative medicine. In this article, we have answered some of the most common questions about ...

By: Molly Force, ND

Have you heard of Helicobacter Pylori? Research tells us that this ancient bacteria may actually be beneficial for some, but for others, it causes digestive symptoms that range from miserable to lethal.

An active H. Pylori infection can go unnoticed for years, so uncovering this crafty bacteria early is the key to avoiding complications down the road. ...

By: Molly Force, ND

If you’ve ever suffered from joint pain, you know how much of a limiting factor it can be. All the aches and pains of arthritis make moving your joints unnecessarily difficult, and the prospect of your symptoms worsening over time is daunting, to say the least. Your goal is to preserve mobility and minimize ...

By: Molly Force, ND

Eat less, exercise more. Is it really that easy? You may not be surprised to hear that losing excess weight and keeping it off goes way beyond such one-dimensional recommendations. In fact, the concept of calories in and calories out may be the biggest misunderstanding people have about weight. It turns out that weight ...

By: Molly Force, ND

CBD, or Cannabidiol, is an extract of the cannabis plant that has gained a powerful following amongst healthcare practitioners since becoming legal in recent years. As its use becomes more widespread, it is emerging as an effective alternative to medications for anxiety, depression, inflammation, Crohn’s, and more. And that is without the side effects ...

With everything 2020 has thrown at us, you may feel like everything has gone a bit (make that a lot!) sideways. And in many ways it has. But this year has also turned out to be more about appreciating what we have instead of wanting for more, hasn’t it?

While there have been ups and downs, a lot ...

Did you know your blood pressure could be out of control without you even knowing? High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease, and the months of stress, uncertainty, poor diet, and immobility we have all been going through are not helping matters.

When the way your blood flows through your body ...

Brain fog is one of the more common symptoms we see as physicians. It can be elusive and hard to pin down. A sudden onset of poor concentration, mental fatigue, inability to focus, confusion, and memory issues is a red flag. It can make even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming and take a toll on all aspects of life. ...

Inflammation has become a bit of a buzzword recently, and rightly so. Did you know that systemic inflammation plays a role in the development of most chronic conditions. These include diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. With 2 out of every 3 deaths in North America attributed to these lifestyle diseases, it makes sense to nip inflammation in the bud.

As ...