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Diabetes
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

Diabetes is a chronic disease that arises from the body’s inability to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is the hormone that we make in order to use sugar as an energy source. When there is not enough insulin, or the cells in the body don’t respond to insulin, the sugar continues to circulate in the bloodstream causing...

Vitamin D
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention lately. Research has been showing that vitamin D deficiency can be related to all kinds of health conditions from autoimmune disorders to depression and cancer. But of particular importance at this time of year is its association with immune function. More and more studies are finding that...

Surviving The Holidays
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

I have to admit, stuffing is one of my all time favorite holiday foods and I won’t say no to jam cookies either, but if you follow some simple rules you won’t have to either!

The holidays are a time of year that we all look forward to in terms of socializing with friends and family but they should be “just another day” when it comes to what you eat. The mistake a lot of people make is depriving themselves and then overeating, or throwing in the towel and bingeing until their New Year’s resolutions kick in. Don't undo all the good work of the year by gaining pounds over the holidays and then feeling disappointed with yourself. Also remember, this is not the time of year to try to lose weight or change your eating habits drastically, it’s the time of year to maintain your good habits and remember moderation.

Important things to remember ...

Beating the Winter Flu Season
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

As the temperature begins to fall, many people find themselves feeling less than their best. Winter can be a challenging time of year with cold and flu season at its peak and this year is particularly difficult with the added anxiety over H1N1 and its associated vaccine. Regardless of whether or not you decide to vaccinate, naturopathic medicine can help you ensure that your immune system is working at its best. This will help protect you and your loved ones from the cold, the seasonal flu and the dreaded H1N1.

Some of the most important things you can do to boost your immunity this winter and ensure your family’s health are.....

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Feeding Your Picky Eater
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

For those of you who have a picky eater, mealtimes can be a nightmare. Not only do you need to make sure your child eats, but you also want to ensure that your children are getting the nutrients they need to thrive. Here are some tips to make sure your children are getting what they need to stay healthy and active.

Expose your child to different tastes and foods. Don’t force your children to try new foods but make sure they see you and the rest of the family enjoying a variety of foods. Over time, your child may be more willing to try different foods. Also, don’t stop making...

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Detoxification
Submitted by: Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND
Target Therapeutics - Kitchener, ON - 519-593-2354

This is usually the time when Canadians emerge from their homes and start their annual cleaning. We clear the garden, plant new flowers, repair any damage to our homes and start to reorganize the indoors. It is also a perfect time to detoxify our bodies.

Many people ask me why we need to do a detoxification diet or a cleanse. In the past, our bodies were able to manage the toxic load in our systems. Our liver was able to neutralize harmful chemicals and our bowels were able to eliminate them. We are now increasingly bombarded with toxic chemicals. These chemicals can come from workplace exposure, household cleaning agents, air pollution, pesticides in our food, dental amalgams, cosmetics and many other unsuspected places. As our bodies become overburdened, the overwhelmed liver can’t neutralize all the chemicals and our bowels, often constipated, can’t eliminate them. This, combined with the Standard North American Diet which is lacking in fiber and nutrients, is a sure fire way of increasing our risk of developing all kinds of illnesses from arthritis, allergies and eczema to diabetes and cancer.

A detoxification diet gives your body the opportunity it needs to...

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Diabetes
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Surviving The Holidays
Beating the Winter Flu
Feeding Your Picky Eater
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