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…
Swine Flu and You
This season, we find ourselves flooded with public health messages about flu prevention, which includes injecting ourselves with both the seasonal and swine flu vaccines. While no one wants to catch the flu, many of us question the safety of these vaccines and wonder whether a responsible choice …
Are you Happy with your Healthcare Experience?
As appears in the September issue of SNAP Kingston publication. When I ask this question, people generally tell me of their frustration with wait times, physicians with no time to listen, and a medical system that treats only one part of their body at a time. Other regular concerns include side e…
Kingston Integrated Healthcare
As many of you already know, I have recently opened a new multi-disciplinary health clinic and am thrilled to be working with other health professionals, including a Registered Massage Therapist, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and Life Coach. This is the first centre in Kingston to ho…
