The holidays are a time to let loose, a time when we discard our normal health ‘rules’ and totally overindulge. This time of year typically brings temptation in the form of sugar cookies, eggnog and overspending – which can affect everything from your mood to your waistline. While I don’t tend to stray
The desire to avoid unsafe medications has led many pregnant women to seek herbal alternatives with studies estimating that almost 50% of women use herbal therapy while pregnant. While some herbs are safe to use during pregnancy, there are others should be avoided altogether. Many of my pregnant patients seek my care regarding natural
Every day we are exposed to toxins through the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Your body has it’s own natural mechanisms to get rid of these toxins, but after years of continuous exposure your detoxification organs become over burdened and many of these
Stress is inevitable. It gives us energy and provides stamina in emergency situations, it is motivating and stimulating and helps us to keep up with our busy lives. While short-term stress is unavoidable, stress is problematic when it becomes a constant and common occurrence in our day-to-day lives. If you
Acne occurs when the pores on the surface of the skin become blocked with dead skin cells, oil and bacteria (specifically a nasty little bug called propionibacterium acnes). When stress, hormonal changes, poor diet choices, inflammation and other factors cause the glands to produce an excess of sebum the oil
Want clear skin? Quit sugar! Why giving up sugar is the real secret to clear & beautiful skin. While acne may be considered ‘normal’ in adolescence it can be absolutely devastating when it persists through a person’s 20s, 30s and even 40s. For many years our skin docs and the
This seriously cold weather has me embracing the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ – the art & practice of all things warm and cozy. These are my daily strategies to get comfy, keep toasty and prevent those wintertime blues from creeping in: Sipping on dairy-free hot chocolate (with the occasional splash
Why Conventional Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Always Your Best Option: Studies confirm that thyroid symptoms persist despite conventional medical treatments. New studies are finally confirming what I see in my practice on a daily basis: conventional thyroid medications do not work to improve symptoms of hypothyroidism. Despite having normal blood levels
You’ve likely already heard the adage “true beauty comes from within”. While a graceful spirit is the true source of real and powerful beauty, you can further improve your appearance from within through the foods you choose to consume. It’s entirely possible to erase years from your face simply by changing your diet – I know this because
My name is Dr. Sarah White – my patients call me Dr. Sarah. I’m a Naturopath practicing in beautiful downtown Oakville, and I’d like to welcome you to my blog: Thanks to Google and social media, we are bombarded with constant ‘noise’ about how to be healthy. It’s becoming more and
