Posts Tagged ‘Naturopathic Medicine’
6 Ways to Boost Metabolism and Weight Loss
6 Ways to Boost Metabolism and Weight Loss By: Dr. Lesley D’Souza, ND After all the holiday treats and over eating I’m sure we all feel like we could lose a little weight! Here are some ways to help boost your metabolism and kick start your weight loss journey. Increase protein intake: Metabolism is the…
Read MoreFoods that Detox the Body
Foods that Detox the Body By Dr. Lesley D’Souza, ND So last month we talked about the benefits of detox and how simple it can be to start. Cleaning up the diet is essential to any detox program as well as incorporating certain foods to aid in the detoxification process. Here are some of…
Read MoreHow to Control Food Cravings
How to Control Food Cravings By: Lesley D’Souza, ND What Causes Cravings? When our blood sugar levels are imbalanced, we get cravings. Different foods will alter our blood sugar levels at different rates. Certain foods can cause our blood sugar levels to spike and subsequently fall, leaving us feeling tired, hungry, and craving carbohydrates and…
Read MoreDemystifying 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,…
Read MoreLesley 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…
Read More