Which type of sunscreen should I use?
Chemical sunscreens, often colorless and odorless, work to absorb and scatter UV radiation. Synthetic compounds in these chemical sunscreens, such as Oxybenzone have been shown to penetrate the skin and may disrupt the body’s normal hormonal balance, potentially leading to … Read More
Is a Cannabis Extract The Way Forward?
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is an extract of the cannabis plant that has gained a powerful following amongst healthcare practitioners since becoming legal in recent years. As its use becomes more widespread, it is emerging as an effective alternative to medications … Read More
Stress and Anxiety Decoded: How to Cope This Fall in Uncertain Times
The pandemic has brought us six solid months of stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. This Fall things are ramping up again, with increased COVID infection rates and back to school worries. Hundreds of studies have been published on … Read More
Strengthen Your Immune Army This Fall
Did you have a Surreal September? Our traditional season of going back to school and starting new work projects definitely had a few twists this year. We face many unknowns, but here’s what we do know: our immune system is … Read More
Expectations if you are attending an appointment at ONWC after July 15, 2020
Telemedicine consultations (telephone, or video-link) remain the preferred approach to consultations with the Naturopathic Doctors and some practitioners for the foreseeable future. There are four (4) reasons for consultations to take place at the ONWC offices: You/your family member need a … Read More
COVID-19 UPDATED – POLICIES AND GUIDELINES – for Gradual Reopening at ONWC
The following guidelines are in place to minimize the risk of SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) transmission to Patients/Clients, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs), Practitioners, Manual Therapists and Front Desk Staff. To Reduce Exposure to All Practitioners and Staff Commonly used surfaces (counters, doors, handles, bathrooms, … Read More
WE HAVE THE GREEN LIGHT! ONWC will gradually re-open as we phase in our modalities slowly and safely!
Policies and Guidelines for COVID-19 gradual re-opening at Oakville Naturopathic Wellness Centre The following guidelines are in place to minimize the risk of SARS-COV-2 transmission to Patients/Clients, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs), Practitioners, Manual Therapists and Front Desk Staff. To Reduce Exposure to … Read More
Customized Complementary Integrative Medicine..now is the time we need it more than ever.
Naturopathic Medicine isn’t new and has a place in your health care regiment. Find out more – May 24th – May 30th, 2020. Join us for our annual Naturopathic Medicine WeekTM
7 Ways To Avoid The “Quarantine Fifteen”
Let’s start with the good news: If you’re self-isolating, you should have more time to devote to creating a healthy diet for yourself. At least, that’s the fantasy that many of us started out with a few weeks ago. However, … Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE: FROM OUR ONWC TEAM
APRIL 11th, 2020 Hello everyone! We hope you’re all doing “social” and “physical” distancing, as we are needed to. We at ONWC are reaching the end of our 14-day isolation period but the messages from Government and Public Health authorities … Read More
Fatty Liver is on the Rise…. Prevent it with the Right Diet and Exercise
You might think that a sluggish liver is something that only heavy drinkers or fans of fried food have to worry about. However, conditions like fatty liver are becoming increasingly common among people who don’t drink much alcohol at all. … Read More