I woke up totally exhausted one recent morning, and realized why. I am a member of ‘the Sandwich Generation.’ Statistics Canada’s profile of the Sandwich Generation fits me to a ‘T’: “individuals caught between the often conflicting demands of caring for children and caring for seniors.” Social trends cited as contributing to this phenomenon also […]

For most of us, everyday life moves to a rhythm that is anything but calm. There are usually never enough hours to get everything done that needs doing. Add in shorter daylight hours and the demands of the holidays, and you’ve got a recipe for heightened stress and anxiety. Fortunately, homeo­pathy offers up gentle help […]

I wear two “big” hats, as a homeopath and a mother. Both roles carry the weight of responsibility and influence. As a practitioner, I can empathize with parents who tell me that their biggest fear is worrying about the future and safety of their children. We live in an increasingly complex world where risk assessment […]

Canadians love the diversity our four-season climate offers. Secretly, many of us could do without winter but a true Canadian never complains about that! Actually, this year’s winter gave us very little to complain about: across Ontario we enjoyed above normal temperatures. Like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to this unseasonably […]

It's the most wonderful time of the year. At least, it could be or should be! Too often, the hustle and bustle we experience during the holidays can move even the most cheerful among us into a state of anxiety and apprehension. To get more enjoyment out of the holidays, consider these time-honoured traditional remedies […]