Chamomile is commonly consumed by many people as a sleeping aid but did you know it has many more medicinal uses? Matricaria recutita...

Every year at this time we start to experience that slight chill in the air, the leaves start to change colour and fall, and the...

So life got busy, and the blog got - well ignored. But I'm back in the office! So what was keeping me so busy? In the spring I volunteer...

Often as we change seasons our immune system takes a hit. Having a child with a cough is tough. You want to relieve their suffering and...

Did you know that there are still some foods you can get that are local, and in season, even in the sometimes snowy tundra that is...

A new study published today suggests that 73% of people are unaware of stroke symptoms. If you or a family member had a stroke would you...

Many men have heard of the PSA test - a simple blood test for prostate cancer. The PSA test measures a substance that is produced by the...

So there you have it! This week's mystery herb (posted weekly on my Facebook page is none other than Serenoa repens (commonly known as...

Did you know that you can be a mo sista? Not all of the participants in the movember movement are men! Most people think of movember as...

As the colder weather hits I always seem to gravitate to a hot cup of tea. While most of us have tried the traditional teas - orange...

Thanks to everyone who guessed this fantastic herb on my Facebook page! Eucalyptus, commonly known as purple cone flower is commonly...

Arnica is a wonderful herb that has been embraced by the western medical community for its ability to heal bruises. You may have seen...

Have you ever gotten the hiccups and they just won't go away? A few weeks ago I had the WORST case of hiccups I have ever had, they came...

Eucalyputus globulus is an herb I use a lot in my practice. Most people can easily recognize the smell of this amazing herb. Many people...