Author Archives: Dr. Alison Parsons

Top 10 Study Tips:

For all those students out there preparing for exams, this is for you. Feeling tired?  Depleted?  Full of anxiety?  … Continue reading

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The Healthy (Chocolate-Free) Easter Egg Hunt

  Happy Easter!  Let me guess, given that it’s Easter Sunday, you (and your children) are feeling so full … Continue reading

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How Food Intolerances May Be Affecting Your Health

  I love the recent article written in the Toronto Star regarding food intolerances http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/1123642–food-intolerances-can-be-found-with-a-blood-test .  The article explains that … Continue reading

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Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles Make a Great Holiday Treat

With the holidays under way, there are sure to be lots of sweets and treats around; your office may … Continue reading

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How to Prevent the Holiday Hangover

With the holiday season comes holiday parties, and for many of us, the inevitable holiday hangovers. Prevention is the … Continue reading

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New Developments in Autoimmune Disease Care

I attended the OAND (Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors) this past weekend and had the opportunity to listen to … Continue reading

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Considering the Flu Shot? Here’s the Facts.

Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.  The symptoms usually come on … Continue reading

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Are You Taking the Pill for Skin and Period Problems?

The birth control pill is often a Medical Doctor’s firstchoice for treating many period problems such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), … Continue reading

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Top tips for Post-Partum Depression

  Postpartum depression is a treatable medical illness characterized by feelings of sadness, indifference, exhaustion and anxiety following the … Continue reading

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