I frequently notice the significant incidence of eczema during consultations for other issues. Eczema presents as inflammatory eruptions characterized by redness, intense skin dryness and persistant itch. This condition results…

Stress is an inescapable companion of modern life. Demands and responsibilities can quickly pile up, especially during the holiday season. Cortisol, the “stress hormone”, becomes harmful if left unchecked. In…

My return to running this spring has been similar to the critical stages of grief: denial, pain, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Shock and denial This is typically where emotions…

At a time when technology reigns supreme and many people find it difficult to spend even a single hour without the often-unnecessary stimulation of their “smart” phone, we must find…

We sometimes take our breath for granted. When we breathe properly, however, there can be multiple health benefits such as stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention and even…

Did you ever receive a gift from Birks packaged in their distinct blue box with the Regency Lion insignia and the satin monogrammed ribbon? Or perhaps on Valentine’s Day, your…

In today’s world of powerful technology, many people find it difficult to spend even one hour without the often unnecessary stimulation they obtain from their smartphones.  With this increasing dependence,…