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What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which emerged from Germany towards the end of the eighteenth century, thanks to the work of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. The emphasis in homeopathy resides in the principle “like cures like”, and the belief that the body’s own healing and regenerative capacity can be elicited to restore health. It is […]

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Beat Summer Time Injuries and Illnesses

Summer is here and that means more outdoor sports, gardening and longer days in the sun. Not only does this lead to a lot of fun, but it also comes with a greater risk for injury and illness. Below are 4 important remedies to help with common summertime complaints:

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Cooling Foods for Summer

Summer is here in full force! Although it is a beautiful time of year, unbearable heat can wear us down. Here are a few foods considered to be cooling in nature and therefore a good way to stay cool in the summer.

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HOW CAN MASSAGE THERAPY BENEFIT YOU?

Most of us have experienced the pleasure of massage therapy at some time in our lives and so understand just how relaxing and rejuvenating a massage can feel. However, as we start to examine the physiological and psychological impact of massage therapy on our bodies, we begin to understand its profound therapeutic effect.

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Acupuncture for Addiction?

In a healthy body, Yin and Yang exist in a relative state of balance. However, in our fast paced, high stress, Westernized society, people frequently become relatively deficient in the grounding Yin properties.

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Carrots – Daucus Carota

[swf src=”https://headtotoehealth.ca/flash/carrots.swf” width=650 height=400] Carrots are nutritional heroes, they store a goldmine of nutrients. No other vegetable or fruit contains as much beta-carotene as carrots, which the body converts to vitamin A. This is a truly versatile vegetable and an excellent source of vitamins B and C as well as calcium pectate, an extraordinary pectin […]

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Aloe – Aloe Vera

[swf src=”https://headtotoehealth.ca/flash/aloe-vera.swf” width=650 height=400] Aloe vera gel has been widely used in the treatment of wounds since before 550 BC. For example, the Greek physician Dioscorides claimed that aloe vera gel could be used to heal skin infections, chapping and hemorrhoids. There are many legends about the powers of aloe vera, including that it was […]

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