Let’s be real; travelling is a double-edged sword. On one side, you’ve got sunsets, new foods, and exciting adventures. On the other? Jet lag can make you feel like a zombie, questionable beverages or meals can throw you off, and the potential of dreaded cold or 'flu symptoms seem to know exactly when you’re going […]

Two Winter Conditions Successfully Treated by Homeopathy Sinusitis and bronchitis are two very common conditions to watch out for in the damp and cold conditions of the winter months, especially in northern climates. Sinus pressure and headaches, nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, and deep racking coughs can cause sinusitis and bronchitis sufferers to feel simply miserable. […]

(Updated July 20, 2022) The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.  ~F. Scott Fitzgerald A young college student is overwhelmed near final exams. He tries to get to sleep but can’t seem to manage more than two or three hours a night. So concerned with one particular exam, […]

(Updated July 27, 2021) Sleeping is trusting. In order to get a good night’s sleep, you need to give up control – yield and trust that you will be safe. Sleep disorders are characterized by the inability to get sufficient and / or restful sleep. The labels range from insomnia, to sleep apnea, to somnambulism, […]

Madeline, a middle-aged woman diagnosed with mild depression, felt worse during the winter months. It started with the anticipation of the obligatory family get-togethers during Christmas. She grew up in a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic and abusive father. Christmas was a time when the old feelings of shame and guilt resurfaced, causing anxiety and […]

On May 20, 2019, the staff at Vitality magazine were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Registered Homeopath Tamara Der-Ohanian. After a valiant battle with breast cancer, she passed away on April 13, 2019. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family who held a private memorial service for her on April 16, […]

Homeopathic medicine has many great and effective remedies. They are used in all manner of different conditions, from physical to mental ailments. One of the defining components of Homeopathy is that one remedy is often prescribed for many different conditions. This is due to the fact that most can treat several different symptoms. Calcarea carbonica […]

Infertility was a long and difficult road for Leah and Ben, a couple in their early 30s who had been trying to get pregnant for over three years. After the first year of no success they decided to consult their family doctor and went through extensive physical exams and testing. The doctor concluded: “You’re both […]

“Still enjoying your new Honda Accord?” he inquired, following their sexual encounter in his hotel room. Rising on her elbow, Danielle peered at the stranger she had met at the bar less than two hours earlier. “How do you know I drive a Honda Accord?” she asked feeling alarmed. “Don’t you remember being with me […]

The word eczema comes from the Greek word ekzein, meaning “to boil over.” To early doctors it may have appeared that the skin was boiling over. Today, the word eczema is commonly (and improperly) used to describe any kind of dermatitis or inflammatory skin condition. Eczema is a long-term recurring inflammation of the skin. While […]

If you experience difficulties such as sneezing, fatigue, headaches, and red watery eyes every year around springtime, you are probably one of the many victims of seasonal allergies! According to recent studies,[1] more than 20% of the Canadian population is afflicted by this chronic illness. That's why Homeocan, Canada's natural products laboratory, has created non-drowsy […]

While no one can make a definitive case for what causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, homeopaths believe that we all come into this world with inherent weaknesses and a predisposition toward certain ailments. Prolonged periods of stress, negative thinking, emotional upsets, and unhealed illnesses, coupled with environmental pollution and toxicity, can all take a toll on […]

“My heart flip-flops every time I lie down on my right side”; “I feel as though my heart is pounding against my rib cage”; “My chest feels uneasy and I get so fatigued”; “My heart races and I’m gasping for air!”; “Dizziness comes first, then my heart goes crazy!” All of the above are symptoms […]

 A Potent Combination for Weight Loss Editor’s note: this article is excerpted from a longer, previously published version. To read the longer version online, go to: https://tinyurl.com/j57x8qa According to Statistics Canada, 54% of women and 65% of men are overweight or obese. This is of great concern because excess weight can have devastating consequences for our […]

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It has a variety of functions, including the vital role of flushing toxins such as chemicals, drugs, hormones, and alcohol from the body. The liver also plays a role in blood sugar stabilization, along with the pancreas. And in concert with the gallbladder, […]

Her handshake was flaccid, and she struck me as being sweet, shy and anxious. She was an emaciated 27 year-old mother of an eight- month-old baby. Five months into her pregnancy, Ava started to feel disgusted with her body, saying she was “too fat”. Despite continuous reassurance from her husband about how beautiful she looked, […]