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Demystifying Spring Detox

Demystifying Spring Detox By Lesley D’Souza, ND   Some of the most frequent questions I get at around this time of year are about detox: “What is a detox?”, “Do I need to detox?”, “How will it make me feel?” etc.  Well I’m here to answer these burning questions! Detox…DETOX!  The word seems pretty scary,…

Lesley D’Souza, Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are primary care providers and use a comprehensive approach to assist patients in disease prevention and improving overall health. NDs are unique in their treatment methods and look at the root cause of illness, rather than just suppressing the symptoms. Naturopathic treatment draws from a number of modalities and is tailored to…

Another Snow Day!

It seems as if this winter will never stop. We have had record low temperatures and February is supposed to bring more snow than we've experienced so far this season. As the snow is falling at record speed today, it's a good time to remind everyone how to shovel properly and avoid injuries. 1. Shovel…

Colds and Flu… Prevention is your Best Defense!

7 Ways to Naturally Prevent Colds and Flu  With the change in weather and numerous snow storms comes a time that we have grown to dread…cold and flu season! Here are some tips to help support your immune system. Improve Stress Levels: Stress (of any kind) causes an elevation in cortisol levels. If exposure to…

February is Friends and Family Month

7 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Spine

With the arrival of the NEW YEAR, now is the time to start thinking about how you can make meaningful changes to your life for better health. Here are seven steps you can take to improve the health of your spine and your overall wellness. Get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise.  Many of…

res·o·lu·tion

It’s that time of the year... the New Year’s Resolution. Another year, another list. Which got me thinking... are we truly resolving anything when we decide to lose 15 pounds, exercise more, quit smoking, etc? When we make these lists of resolutions or goals for the coming year we are looking at the end point,…

Another Year of Health

2013 was a great year at Kingsway Health by the Lake. So many of our patients made such positive changes towards a healthier lifestyle, and we loved being there for every step. As the year comes to a close we want to thank you for choosing our clinic to help you reach your health goals.…