Before I had kids, I never gave much thought to sugar-free baking. I rarely baked anyways, and sugar-free was a temporary lifestyle change I only associated with my twice yearly detoxes. All that changed after kids, as I resolved to provide them with a completely sugar-free existence until they were at least 1 year old. […]
Author Archives: Cyndi Gilbert, ND
Welcome Jess, student intern
April 5, 2012 – 10:12
Please help me welcome Jess, a naturopathic student intern in her 4th year of studies, who will be joining me in my practice on Tuesdays from May until August this year. During the fourth year of naturopathic college, senior clinic interns work under the direct supervision of regulated naturopathic doctors to provide primary health care. […]
Tolle Causam
April 3, 2012 – 15:31
Tolle causam. Treat the cause. This directive seems so simple and obvious at first glance. Like any good detective, it implores us to search through the patient’s story, signs, and symptoms to seek out the root of ill health. Tolle causam urges us to uncover the source of disease, remove any obstacles to cure, and […]
Vegetable Soup
March 9, 2012 – 10:24
Earlier this week while shopping at Fiesta Farms, my kids declared themselves chefs and started gathering vegetables for their version of “Red Pepper Soup.” Nevermind that they have always disliked all bell peppers, which I have long suspected is actually a food intolerance to Solanaceae, or nightshade, family vegetables (peppers, tomato, potato, eggplant). Regardless, they […]
The Healing Power of Nature
February 23, 2012 – 15:28
A couple of weeks ago, I presented at the Ontario Forestry Association’s Annual Conference. This year’s theme was “Prescription for Nature: Healthy Forests for Healthy People”. It was an inspiring conference, with great speakers from the Back to Nature Network, Tree Canada, and the Kinark Outdoor Centre amongst others. I was asked to speak from […]
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
February 1, 2012 – 11:59
The restorative powers of hydrotherapy may not be well known outside the spa environment in our time, but the use of hydrotherapy is well documented throughout history in Egyptian, Roman, Chinese, Japanese, and many other cultures. Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, prescribed bathing in spring water as a medical treatment. These traditions have continued and […]
Warming Socks
December 13, 2011 – 21:12
Runny nose? Sore throat? Chills? Fever? Sneezing? Congestion? Headache? Any or all of the above? Use the warming socks treatment. Warming socks works by stimulating the body’s natural healing responses during acute infections. In hydrotherapy terms, the technique is a kind of “warming compress”, which encourages the body to increase overall blood circulation in order […]
A Holistic Approach to the Holidays
December 13, 2011 – 12:55
Although this time of year is about gift-giving and receiving for many people, we don’t always think about those who are very much in need all year round. As my kids are thinking about what they want for Chanukah, I’m thinking about ways to mitigate the rampant consumerism so obvious in December with a greater […]
Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
November 17, 2011 – 09:18
Four years old is a big milestone. First it was finding out from his friends that Halloween actually involved candy, and not just parading through the neighbourhood in costume. The following week, K declared that a birthday party was all about friends bringing you presents (It’s ok, kids are supposed to be this narcissistic.) and […]
It’s Cold Out There. Cover your Windgate
October 28, 2011 – 10:37
