By Dr. Natasha Turner ND One of the most common concerns that I hear from patients is that their once slim physique is now home to an ever growing population of fat cells – especially around their abdominal area. And Read the full article…

By Dr. Natasha Turner ND One of the most common concerns that I hear from patients is that their once slim physique is now home to an ever growing population of fat cells – especially around their abdominal area. And Read the full article…
Weight gain numbers show that an average of only one to two pounds is accumulated each year during the holidays. While this does not sound like much, most will not lose these few pounds, and the reality is that it’s Read the full article…
Omega 6 and 3 fatty acids are necessary for human health but the body CAN NOT make them. Omega-6 and -3 fatty acids from plants sources are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) and you have to get them through food Read the full article…
Poor lifestyle choices can contribute to increased cortisol levels, even if you aren’t actively “stressing” about something. Whether the stress is real (like someone stopping suddenly in front of your car) or imagined (such as anxiety for a meeting with Read the full article…
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Recognizing depression is the first necessary step to recovery. The symptoms, however, may vary and be experienced repeatedly over a few days, weeks, or months at a time, including: changing sleep patterns–oversleeping or insomnia early Read the full article…
By Natasha Turner, ND With my patients, I always stress it is not knowledge that ensures good health, but action. Think about it—how many diet or self-help books have you read but never applied the principles to your daily life? Read the full article…
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND When a patient comes to see me, I ask two basic questions: How’s your energy? and How’s your sex drive? When a patient tells me either of these aspects of his or her life has Read the full article…
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Your liver and your bowels are essential to good health. The largest organ in the body, the liver is roughly the size of a football. It is located on the right side of your abdomen, Read the full article…
Whether your digestive irritation is slow motility (a fancy way of saying constipation), indigestion or food allergies there are a few remedies that can ease your symptoms. Here are some of my favourites, which can be taken individually or in a Read the full article…
Regardless of your age, it is never too soon or too late to start thinking about prevention of diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Since most medical conditions develop slowly over a number of years, paying close attention to known risk Read the full article…