The Dempster Clinic - Newsletter Archives
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Is Hidden Yeast Making You Sick?
31 January 2012, 12:05 pm
January 2012
Is Hidden Yeast Making You Sick? When I meet with a patient for the first time - I always ask myself: What is the root cause of their symptom(s)? Many patients first come to see me with a wide variety of symptoms. Merely treating just the symptoms can be a challenging and frustrating task for any doctor. As a result, my goal is not to suppress each specific symptom, rather to listen to what each body is saying by the expression of their symptomlogy. Similar to approaching a jigsaw...
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5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Bulge!
20 December 2011, 10:32 am
December 2011
5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Bulge!
The Holiday season is upon us, and what a fantastic time of year it is. It is a wonderful time to celebrate all things that are important in life, most importantly family and friends. As a result, most of us attend a festive holiday party or two where we celebrate with a plethora of tasty treats and beverages. Add in the emotions of the season and experts say the holidays can deal your weight loss efforts a double whammy. You've got the stress...
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Is Your Body on Fire?
30 November 2011, 4:08 pm
November 2011
Is your body (and brain) on Fire? How inflammation increases our risk for chronic disease, and theTop 5 ways you can reduce it:
If you are living and breathing on this planet, your body is affected by inflammation. You may not be aware, however your body is constantly juggling a delicate balancing act of keeping continuous inflammatory biochemical assaults under control. Scientists now link inflammatory processes to virtually ALL forms of chronic disease facing our population in...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
31 October 2011, 4:37 pm
October 2011
Seasonal Affective Disorder:
As we move into the longer and darker days of winter ahead, many North Americans find themselves feeling a decline in mood, energy, motivation and overall vitality. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not a rare disorder, in fact the diagnosis is recognized by naturopathic and allopathic practitioners alike. SAD affects 1 in 5 North Americans, while many more likely feel some symptoms of SAD without recognizing it. First, let's talk about the causes...
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Top Tips to Prepare for the Cold and Flu Season
28 September 2011, 12:26 pm
September 2011
Are You Ready for the Upcoming Cold/Flu Season?
With Autumn officially here, so begins the approach towards the dreaded Cold and Flu season. While this may still seem far away - the change into autumn weather often acts as a tipping point for many North Americans. This results in a heightened occurrence of cold and flu like illnesses. However, temperature changes alone may not be the only factor increasing your risk of being bogged down with these stubborn viruses. Below are my...
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