Feeling Depressed? It’s not just about your brain.
Please click here to see our full online January e-newsletter. ~ Dr. Sonya Nobbe, ND Even if you’re fortunate enough to answer “no” to this question, the illness is so prevalent, it’s likely that someone you know struggles with depression. Unfortunately, of the nearly 1 in 20 Canadians treating t…
Osteoporosis and Drug Risks
The following three articles on adverse drug reactions and bone health are intended to support informed choice only. Always speak to a health professional before changing how you use your medications.
Warning for use of Actonel and other Bisphosphonate drugs…
Antidepressants may Increase…
Calcium supplements increase heart disease risk
For the full online version of our December newsletter, please click here. Is this true? Recent well-designed studies suggest that it is. Supplementing with calcium may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It may increase your risk of a heart attack by a staggering 30%. Howeve…
What Exactly is Osteopathy?
Graham Wiltshire CAT(C), Osteopathy (Thesis Writer) Osteopathy embraces the philosophy that the body has a natural ability to self-regulate and heal. The key factor that permits this is the body’s ability to circulate all of its fluids, including the blood, lymph, synovial fluid in joints, and ce…
Bone Health and Massage Therapy
Joel Ackerman, RMT We often think of massage therapy to treat muscular aches, knots, and for relaxation, and rightly so. By definition, massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body, which mean muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Is there a place for massage therapy in the …
The Flu Vaccine
~ Dr. Sonya Nobbe, ND 90% of deaths caused by influenza occur in people older than 65 years, even though seniors are the most likely group to receive the flu shot. How can this be? The effectiveness of the vaccine significantly depends on your body’s ability to mount an immune response agai…
Vitamin D Controversy
Why is it important? Vitamin D is more similar to a hormone than a vitamin and its impact is widespread in your body. Not only does it perform the more familiar roles of bone metabolism, immune balance, and muscle function, but it might also play a role in treating diabetes and preventing cancer….
Effective Cold and Flu Prevention
If you’re older than 65 or have a chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease, you’re considered at high-risk of developing life-threatening complications from the flu. You may have more control than you realize over whether this happens to you this winter. Our general public health approac…
Naturopathic Legislation is Changing
Dear KIHC patients,
The legislation governing Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario is changing, and we need your help to ensure that the naturopathic profession continues to grow as a critical health resource for Ontarians. Though not all of us at KIHC are Naturopathic Doctors (NDs), the legislativ…
KIHC Fall Workshop Schedule
Our workshop series provides specialized information in a concise, affordable format, and is one important way we like to support our Kingston community. Please contact us for more information. Our classes often require a minimum and maximum number of participants, so please be sure to register a…
