by Dr. Miranda, ND | Feb 12, 2016 | Healthy Tips
Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND It is not unusual to start feeling the lows during our long winter months. Even though it has not been as cold as other years, the lack of sunlight can definitely be a cause for depression, low immune system, and an overall sense of...
by Dr. Miranda, ND | Oct 27, 2015 | Healthy Tips
Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Vitamin D Deficiency occurs in up to 40 to 50% of the population. It is a common health problem. Vitamin D deficiency can cause accelerated bone loss, increased fractures in the elderly, increased risk to catch the flu and other...
by Dr. Miranda, ND | Oct 27, 2015 | Healthy Tips
Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND At our clinic, we love to recommend patients to have ground flax seeds daily. Flax seeds are high in lignans and alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which are considered natural cancer-protective compounds. They are also high in fibre...
by Dr. Miranda, ND | Oct 27, 2015 | Healthy Tips
Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, BSc, ND October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in women in Canada. On average, 62 Canadian women are diagnosed and 14 Canadian women die with breast cancer every day. Many of these...