People are what they put into their body. One of the reasons kids in my elementary school picture were all thin is in part due to the absence of high fructose corn syrup in our diet. Fructrose constitutes more than 40% of sweeteners consumption in western countries. High fructose corn syrup consumption increased by more …
“Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, … are turned about with a very small helm…. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.” (King James Bible, James 3:4-5) Many patients going through the interview process for acupuncture will first have their tongue analyzed for diagnostic purposes. …
This is the last of our series on how to not become a victim of breast cancer. Knowledge is power. We hope you use the this knowledge that we have shared to your benefit and overall health. Melatonin is thought of as a sleep aid but what most don’t realize is it has anti-estrogen effects …
Most people think of mold as a household nuisance, but for many cancer patients, it can quietly work against healing. Mold doesn’t just cause allergies – it releases toxins (called mycotoxins) that weaken the body in ways that directly affect cancer risk, cancer growth, and how well someone responds to treatment. This is why every …
As women, our bodies naturally evolve through every stage of life—and these hormonal changes affect far more than mood or metabolism. They also influence the strength, flexibility, and healing capacity of our muscles, joints, and tendons—yes, even our feet! One common condition that highlights this connection is Achilles tendinopathy, an inflammation or irritation of the Achilles …
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Most patients that have been in my office notice a small placard on my credenza that reads “I work hard so that my dog can have a good life” I suspect my daughter gave it to me because she wished I had given her as much day-to-day attention and affection that our dogs received. Dogs …
As you have seen from our previous newsletter article, there are many risk factors that can contribute to the development of breast cancer as well as its recurrence. The good news is these risk factors can be modified or made null. Although breast cancer is a concern for women, most medical providers do not inform …
At Renaissance Health Centre, we believe true healing involves more than just treating symptoms — it begins with restoring harmony between the body and the mind. Hypnotherapy is one of our most powerful tools to support this process, and science is beginning to explain why. The growing field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) explores how our thoughts, …
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Several months ago I had a 59 year old woman present to my office recently diagnosed with a late stage breast cancer. Her history revealed some of the reasons she developed breast cancer. She reported that she had use birth control pills for 15 years. Her first child was born in her mid 30’s and …
For many patients, eczema isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a life-altering condition. Children scratching until they bleed, parents exhausted from sleepless nights, adults covering up their skin out of embarrassment. I’ve sat across from families who have “tried everything”: steroid creams, elimination diets, allergy medications, even powerful immune-suppressants. And yet, the eczema persists. These are the …
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