Managing Holiday Stress
Facilitated by Dr. Christina Vlahopoulos, ND Kingston Integrated Healthcare Wednesday, November 24th, 7 to 8pm We all know we should take the time to relax during the holidays… But few of us actually do. Please join Dr. Christina for some helpful, realistic, tips.
Healthy Heart
Facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Wheeler, ND Kingston Integrated Healthcare Tuesday, November 30th, 7 to 8:30pm Know your risk of developing cardiovascular disease! Create a unique plan that addresses your particular risk factors. Dr. Jennifer will lead a discussion of various risk factors and advance…
Advanced Reiki Therapy
Facilitated by Carol Belanger, BA, RM Kingston Integrated Healthcare Wednesday December 1st, 7 to 8:30pm Many wise medicines teach that every disease has a physical and emotional component. Whether you’re familiar with reiki or new to the concept, this is your chance to explore the kinds of thera…
Anger Expression is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A recent Canadian study was published in the American Heart Journal that evaluated different methods of expressing anger in 785 men and women, and the associated outcomes for heart health. Anger expression was evaluated by trained health professionals who conducted detailed surveys and video-tape…
Vitamin D More Effective than the Flu Shot
From Integrated Roots e-newsletter, October 2010 Multiple studies demonstrate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and increased susceptibility to catching the cold and flu. In fact, one recent study found adequate vitamin D levels to be more protective against the flu than the flu shot!…
5 Tips to Help your Child Focus at School
~ Dr. Sonya Nobbe, ND 1. Ensure adequate daily intake of Essential Fatty Acids. If including EFAs in your family’s diet is a challenge, consider purchasing a high quality omega 3 supplement that guarantees purity. Some good brand names include Nutra-Sea, Nordic Naturals, and Genestra. Please read…
Alternative Thyroid Treatments in the News
Perhaps you heard the recent CBC Radio report about an alternative treatment called “desiccated thyroid” for people with hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). This treatment is in fact an old treatment, often called “Armour Thyroid”, or simply “Thyroid” in Canada, and used by many naturopathic d…
Queen’s University Inter-professional Series Presentation
Dr. Sonya Nobbe is honoured to be discussing integrative medicine with Queen’s University medical, nursing, and occupational therapy students.
Butter vs. Margarine: Not just a debate for dieters
Back when the latest research supported the idea that “fats make us fat” and likely caused heart attacks, functional food manufacturers cleverly re-framed the old idea of margarine as the new heart-healthy and weight-friendly butter alternative. The Dieticians of Canada, the American Dietetic Ass…
Clean Water Essentials
Most of us know that water is essential for life, and makes up between 50% and 90% of our bodies. Even bone tissue is approximately 22% water. Water is critical for oxygen transport throughout our body, cellular energy production, and even regulation of genetic material. Symptoms of dehydration i…
