Only in recent years has the real value of a good night’s sleep been recognized. While healthcare researchers and practitioners have long emphasized a good diet and plenty of exercise, they have promoted good sleeping patterns less often. For many people, waking up once or...
Last week, my wife was riding her bicycle when she got hit by a car. The driver opened his door and my wife rode straight into it. Several witnesses assisted and eventually she was taken to a hospital as a precaution. Thankfully, she got away...
With my parents celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary on November 1, my wife and I decided to give my parents a different type of anniversary gift -- showing them another part of the city they rarely visit -- Sorauren Park in Roncesvalles. Braving the cold temperatures...
A couple of weeks ago, I was given the responsibility of promoting a conference in front of a large audience. I asked a good friend of mine to critique me, and I told him not to hold back. Well...
What does it cost you to smile and be sunny? Apparently not very much.This morning, I encountered Aaron at my local cafe, Brickyard Grounds. He came in with a smile and sunny disposition. The whole cafe brightened up immediately. He was hamming it up with...
I'm pleased to inform our patients that Satori was selected for a Patients' Choice Award: as Best Massage Therapy Clinic in the GTA! I am very proud of each Satori team member and the hard work that was required to be recognized by our most important...
By: Natasha Vani B.Sc., M.Sc., N.D. In the female reproductive system, the ovaries can be found located on either side of the uterus. The purpose of the ovaries is to produce and release the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and to release an egg each month during...
By: Dr. Natasha Vani B.Sc., M.Sc., N.D. THE DISTURBING FACTS According to the Public Health Agency of Canada there are over 2.4 million Canadians living with diabetes. More disturbing is that despite an increase in knowledge and the amount of nutritious food choices available, along with more...
Most frequent flyers have at some point experienced the unpleasant effects of Traveler’s Diarrhea – a result of contaminated food or water. Diarrhea often leave us feeling anything but sexy in our bikinis and board shorts. With symptoms such as urgent loose stools, abdominal discomfort,...
I am pleased to announce two new members to our Satori team: Brendan Cheung, acupuncturist (R. Ac.) Céline Gallet, manual osteopathic practitioner (D.O.M.P.) Brendan Cheung has been practising acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for more than 10 years. Brendan is licensed by the College of TCM Practitioners...