Colin O'Brien, Naturopathic Doctor

05/11/2017

Think is just beneficial for ? Think again: https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/the-many-benefits-of-melatonin-more-than-just-a-sleep-aid/

Melatonin is by far the most well-known natural sleep aid on the market. And for good reason: melatonin is the body's hormone designed to regulate our circadian rhythm, the cycle that dictates when we should be awake and when we should be asleep.

05/08/2017

How Can Diet and Lifestyle Improve your ? https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/prostate-health-how-to-naturally-maintain-a-healthy-prostate/

When it comes to men's health, prostate health should be at the top of the list along with cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognitive impairment. Case in point: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate) is present in 50% of men aged 50 years old and up to 9....

03/21/2017

A quick read on some of the health benefits and risks associated with coffee intake: https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/is-coffee-good-or-bad-for-you/

03/09/2017

Wondering what form of calcium and other nutrients to look for in a supplement to prevent ? This article gives you the 411: https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/bone-health-specific-nutrients-to-prevent-osteoporosis-part-2/

In part 1 of this short series on bone health, we discussed how our bone development can be impacted by sleep, stress, exercise and more. We even found out that green tea can help build strong bones! But what about supplements? What kind of calcium should you look for in a product and what other nut...

02/27/2017

Suffering from ? Find out how improving your diet can also improve your mood: https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/is-there-evidence-to-support-a-link-between-depression-and-diet/

I speak with my patients all the time about the connection between how they feel and what they eat. People generally get it - you eat fast foods and you won't have much energy. You eat lots of breads and you will feel bloated.

02/22/2017

and preventing is about much more than calcium! https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/all-about-bone-health-preventing-and-treating-osteoporosis-part-1/

It's amazing how often people tell me that they don't drink enough milk, implying that they know they are doing their bones a disservice and putting themselves more at risk for osteoporosis.

01/31/2017

Can donating blood reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer? https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/how-donating-blood-may-reduce-your-risk-of-disease/

Donating blood can save many lives and it's something that we all should be doing as often as possible. But did you know that your own blood donation may be saving your own life, too? It all has to do with the essential mineral iron.

01/03/2017

If you or someone that you care about is taking a statin drug for high cholesterol (like Lipitor or Crestor), here are 3 nutrients that are possibly being depleted from the body:

https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/taking-a-statin-drug-here-are-3-nutrients-that-may-be-depleted/

Statins are the most commonly prescribed drug in North America, used to reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack.

12/22/2016

The good news about dark chocolate...and a tiny bit of the bad news: https://www.drcolinobrien.ca/why-you-should-choose-dark-chocolate-this-holiday-season/

Happy Holidays!

The holidays are here and that means more socializing, more snacking and more drinking! It's nearly impossible to resist all of the sugary temptations and festive drinks that come along with the winter celebrations, but that doesn't mean that you can't still make smart decisions.

12/14/2016

Could your poor sleep be due to your vitamin D supplement?? Turns out there could be a link!

For the past few decades, all we've heard about is all the great health benefits associated with Vitamin D3. And rightfully so. A deficiency in vitamin D3 can impair bone health, aggravate chronic pain, impact cognitive function, reduce immune function and perhaps increase your risk for auto-immune....

12/09/2016

Canker Sores?? Here are some natural ways to get rid of them!

Everyone knows just how annoying canker sores can be - they are literally small ulcers on the inside of your mouth that burn and sting whenever you have something salty or sweet! If they only show up once or twice a year, you can deal with them for the 10-14 days until they heal on their own.

12/05/2016

Did you know that there are different types of magnesium? Learn how to target your magnesium supplementation to suit your health needs:

http://www.drcolinobrien.ca/target-your-treatment-with-different-types-of-magnesium/

Magnesium is great! It can be useful in cases of muscle cramps, sleep issues, anxiety, fatigue, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and so much more. But few people realize that there are different forms of magnesium and each form can be used to target different health conditions.