The human microbiome is defined as the “full collection of genes of all the microbes in the human body… it consists of 10–100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells” outnumbering the number of human cells by ten times. (1) An individual’s genome is 99.9% identical to...

Vitamin B12 is used in DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, various metabolic processes including conversion of fats and proteins into energy as well as functioning of the nervous and immune system. Intramuscular B12 or methylcobalamin injections, provide the body...

In our fast paced technology accessible lifestyles we naturally incur stress. What happens to us when we to cross over the edge of dealing with it to being overwhelmed by it. How does that affect our bodies? Our bodies are meant for some stress but not constant...

The Veggie Challenge Dr. Michelle Hagel ND Eating enough vegetables everyday can be quite challenging. I hear from so many people that they know they should eat more vegetables and they want to, they just don't know how. Here are 7 easy ways to incorporate more...

What is Mindful Eating? Abigail Draper PhD RPsych  For many, eating has become a mindless activity that induces guilt rather than a natural, healthy, and pleasurable activity. Mindless eating involves: Eating when you are too full, and then feeling guilty Eating for...

I am very excited to be joining Docere Wellness Clinic! I’d like to introduce myself by sharing my Naturopathic journey. It began when I was 9 years old, around November I started having stomach aches, mild headaches, fatigue, decreased appetite and no desire to do...

Christmas is one the most favorite time of the years for many! But it can be one of hardest times of the years to stay healthy and focused when it comes to your body and keeping fit. Below we provide you tips on how to stay focused and not fall apart when surrounded...

Do you experience the “blues" or low mood during the winter months? How do you know if this is just a normal reaction to negative events in your life or whether you are experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? True SAD is a common disorder affecting an...

The most familiar and commonly diagnosed types of headaches are migraine and tension-type. While it is believed that migraine headaches are related to problems with blood flow/vessels in the brain, tension-type headaches originate from the skull muscles and supporting...

At Amaranth, we value meeting our customers where they are. We know that there is more than one right way to do things and we are here no matter where you are in your health journey. From organic, natural and whole foods to environmental responsibility and optimizing...

We were pleased to provide 20 snack suggestions for you on our Facebook page yesterday! As a follow up we thought our audience would like to know what types of snacks these might include and what the best options would be when it comes to purchasing local and organic....

Are you often overcome by feelings of anxiety? Anxiety is not an automatic response. Just because something threatening is in your way, it doesn’t mean that you will get instantly anxious. It is your thoughts about events that makes you anxious. Thoughts that...

Docere Wellness July Stampede Special Stampede Detox NW Calgary Feeling slow, exhausted, boated and hung over? We have the detox for post stampede! Stampede Detox Special runs July 15 till July 31. The cost is $100 which will includes: a consultation dietary plan...

We all enjoy a little splurging now and then and with Stampede season in full swing it means some of us will be feeling ill very soon. Whether its one day or several that you decide to enjoy, the options at the Calgary Stampede are most of the time filled with high...

 Naturopathic Medicine Calgary An easy way to support detoxification is by drinking 2-3 cups of organic green tea daily. Green tea is different from black tea in that the former is lightly or not fermented, hence the vitamin C content is preserved. Vitamin C is an...

Every year at this time of the year, my patients return to see me for a Spring cleanse because they know from experience that supporting the body's natural detoxification mechanisms in early Spring sets them up for reduced risk of infections and allergies. Supporting...

Naturopathic Medicine Northwest Calgary In the medical discipline worldwide, antibiotic abuse leading to superbug outbreaks is becoming a worrisome and threatening phenomenon. It is now common knowledge that antibiotics are for bacterial infections and that common...

Mesotherapy NW Calgary The skin has multiple functions. One of its main purposes is to retain moisture in the body. Burnt victims are at risk of severe dehydration due to reduced skin coverage. In the winter months when the air is dry, the skin loses moisture through...

 Naturopathy NW Calgary "Recently I have been speaking to a lot of people about anxiety. It seems to me there are many different types of anxiety - some with triggers, some without, some that persists for days and some anxiety that is short lived. When we are thinking...

Blood pressure is affected by various physiological and psychological disturbances. Two of which are the heart's health condition and the integrity of blood vessels. Below are two basic lifestyle changes that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular accidents: Healthy...