The Miracle Sugar Replacement
Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni) is an herb that has been used as a natural sweetener in various Asian countries for decades and in parts of South America for centuries. It is calorie-free, low-cost, and up to 320 times sweeter than sugar. It is not an artificial sweetener like aspartame and su…
Naturopathic Perspective
Many people choose to develop a health partnership with an ND because they dislike the pharmaceuticals or surgery options offered by their family MD. They are more comfortable with the concept of using something natural to cure their ailment. However, becoming a naturopathic patient frequently …
Birth “Control”
– Sonya Nobbe, ND The Birth Control Pill (BCP) was introduced to the North American marketplace over 40 years ago as the key to liberating women by enabling sexual expression. In Canada, approximately one in five women of childbearing age take synthetic hormones to suppress menstruation, p…
The Truth about Cholesterol
– Sonya Nobbe, ND I’ve met a few patients recently who are understandably confused about high cholesterol levels and what to do about them. Recent media reports highlight the poorly acknowledged potential side effects of Statin drugs (e.g. Lipitor, Crestor), including muscle pain and amnesi…
Spring Cleaning for the Mind and Body
– Sonya Nobbe, ND Spring is the perfect time to address the clutter lurking in the far corners of our body and mind. Many ancient cultures liken the earth’s renewed support for life with support for a body’s transformation from hibernation and conservation in winter, to cleansing and new po…
Detoxification and Spring Cleansing
Please see my article in the May issue of Within Kingston for a brief introduction to cleansing and detoxification. Your body is an intelligent, self-regulating system. From this perspective, symptoms are an expression of your body’s attempt to heal and illness is a result of “obstructions” that …
Can’t Sleep?
– Sonya Nobbe, ND Our ability to enjoy good quality sleep is one of the ultimate indicators of balance in our lives. Sleep is a reflection of our relationship with our external environment, and it enables us to connect internally to our subconscious mind in the form of dreams. Many ancient …
Gateway To A Healthy Immune System
– Sonya Nobbe, ND Most of us know that a healthy immune system helps us fight off seasonal colds and reduces the number of sick days we take at work. However, a balanced immune system also minimizes inflammation in our body, which potentially reduces the pain of arthritis and lowers one’s r…
