With “Back to School” season right around the corner, parents are eagerly looking for new backpacks for their kids. But how do you choose a backpack that’s right for your child? How do you make sure the backpack is the appropriate size and won’t put strain on your...
What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping is an ancient Chinese technique that activates the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Many people use cupping to treat anxiety and other physical ailments by breaking up lactic acid, reducing muscle tension, and increasing...
By now we’re all feeling the stress of this pandemic growing. We’ve been on a roller coaster ride of emotions, that change with every new wave of cases. The constant news of lockdowns, new variants and economic impact can take a toll on our minds & bodies. Have...
Do you wonder if you should take Supplements during Pregnancy? Expecting mamas often ask me “Why take them?” Pregnancy is a delicate time for a woman, with so many changes and increased demands on your body. After all, you ARE growing a human inside you. ...
Recently some images of The Rock getting acupuncture went viral on social media. The Rock spoke about how acupuncture was a key part of his health routine and that it helped him tremendously, but the majority of reactions from the public were along the lines of: “HOW...
One of the most prescribed supplements in my practice is Probiotics. The benefits of taking a good quality probiotic are numerous. This is especially true during Preconception, Pregnancy, and the Postpartum period. Probiotics are healthy bacteria that support our gut....
For those of us who are new to learning or working from home, it’s been almost ten months now. At the start of the lockdowns there were many pieces of advice shared with suggestions about adjusting to work from home, including setting up your workstation, having...
Hello!! I’m Dr. Gayamali Karunaratna and I’m the Naturopathic Doctor & Birth Doula here at Brightpath Health & Wellness. I’d like to share with you what you’ve always wanted to know about Naturopathic Medicine. Perhaps you’ve...
Previously on the blog we’ve written about ways to get a better night’s sleep and tips about keeping your room dark, and avoiding electronics before bed can improve your ability to get to sleep and stay asleep longer. They don’t address the most important foundations...
Welcome to a new feature here on the Brightpath blog – Ask a Naturopath. Our in-house Naturopath Dr. Gayamali has put together some of the most frequently asked questions she gets about cold and flu season and ways to use natural medicine to stay healthier this...
