Iridology, the Hippo Way

Windows to the Soul

The eyes are the windows to the soul. This phrase could not be any more true, when it comes to Iridology.

Iridology is the study and practice of observing and analyzing the unique topographical presentation of the eyes, to provide insight into the internal workings of the human body.

Iridology is an assessment tool that we can use to help guide individuals to optimal health through understanding how their body works and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

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Sugar, Fat & Cholesterol: Bad or Addictive?

How can sugar be bad? Is cholesterol really such a bad guy? What about all the fat in our diet? Is sugar actually addictive?

Let’s watch some video presentations from Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, President of President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Dr. Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, to find out!

In these videos, these top nutrition-based doc’s talk about sugar, cholesterol and fats, as well as some other cool things.

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Easy On-the-Go Coconut Milk Smoothies

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Coconut milk is a great base to start any smoothie; from tropical fruits to greens, coconut provides a rich and creamy base and is a great source of essential fatty acids, which help build strong bodies, boost energy and increase metabolism.

Adapt this recipe to suit your needs; use it as a base and get creative with your ingredients! This is a great way to “use-up” fruit and vegetable leftovers, or perhaps you just haven’t gotten around to preparing your fruits.

You will need a good blender, I recommend Vitamix blenders as they are very powerful and can be used to prepare many different dishes, including purees and smooth soups.

THAI Kitchen Coconut Milk
THAI Kitchen Coconut Milk

To be quick and easy, I recommend using frozen vegetables and fruit, preferably organic, with canned coconut milk for convenience. I use the THAI brand of coconut milk.

Ingredients

Tropical Banana & Mango Smoothie

  • Coconut milk, half a can/cup
  • Banana, one or two medium sized
  • Frozen mangoes, handful or two
  • Half a cup of orange juice (preferably organic) or water

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Greens Smoothie

  • Coconut milk, half a can/cup
  • Half a cup of water or fruit juice of your choice
  • Organic spinach, about 2-3 big handfuls worth
  • Half a banana
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Directions

  • Add liquids to blender first, slowly adding all ingredients into a good blender until smooth.
  • Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon and/or coconut shavings on top.
  • Enjoy.

 

Clinical Iridology and Hormones

Iridology & Hormones in Nutritional Practice

with Devin Dawson, CNP, CIr

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Iridology

Iridology is a non-invasive, accurate and effective method of health analysis through the observation of the irides and sclera of the eyes by identifying the different colours, markings and iris fibres. These observations reveal locations and stages of inflammation and imbalance in the body, emotional and psychological tendencies, inherent body weaknesses and strengths, and overall body constitution.

To perform an iris analysis, digital photos of the eyes are taken and enlarged on a monitor for you are able to see and discuss with me what can be seen through the eyes.

By identifying areas of weakness and/or imbalance in the body, we can understand the underlying causes for these imbalances and how to best correct them through nutritional means and lifestyle changes, along with other techniques or modalities, including herbal medicine and homeopathy.

hormones

Hormones

Hormones do not only apply to the female menstrual cycle or testosterone in men. When it comes to health, hormones play an important role in all aspects of normal body function from blood sugar control, cravings, mood and energy production, proper reproductive function, digestive function and much more. The simple definition of a hormone is any substance produced by one organ to stimulate or inhibit a distant organ.

Clinical Practice

A significant component of my practice is focused on balancing hormone levels, for they effect every body system. Conditions I work with include diabetes, metabolic syndrome, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, sexual function, menstrual difficulties or pain and weight management.

Herbal medicine has been used for centuries to treat hormonal imbalances. In fact, there are several herbs that mimic hormones, including vitex agnus-castus, which can stimulate progesterone receptors in the body.

Future Steps

I recommend having your physician assess your hormone levels, especially if this hasn’t been done before. This will give us a baseline to work with, to ensure we can make positive changes.

If you wish to learn more about working with hormone levels naturally using herbal medicines and homeopathy, please don’t wait and get in touch with me today. You can call my office number for more information at (519) 279-6811.

 

Massage Table 2.0

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share this today.

I finished seeing clients in the Cambridge YMCA at Lifemark Physiotherapy at around noon and arrived at my VERV Wellness location at around 1:00 pm, where I was ecstatic to see my new massage table had been delivered!

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I look forward to continually providing you with the best of massage and manual therapy care.
If you wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact me directly:

text/cell (519) 568-3009
email devin@dawsonhealth.ca

Hopefully I will see you all at the VERV Wellness Grand Opening this Saturday as well.

VERV Wellness Grand Opening!

VERV Wellness – Grand Opening

Saturday January 24 2015 – 9 am to 4 pm

I am formally inviting everyone in the Kitchener-Waterloo area out this Saturday, January 24th, for a day of exploring and sampling some of the local complimentary and alternative health services in the area, at the VERV Wellness Grand Opening event.

VERV Wellness is a new complimentary and alternative health care clinic in the north end of Kitchener near Bridge & Lancaster. The Grand Opening event features various speakers and presentations throughout the day from a variety of local health and wellness businesses; free bootcamp and yoga classes in the morning; a full day of sample products and services, including introductory massage and Reiki sessions; prize draws for attendees for an array of services; and of course, a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon by our very own Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic!

VERV Wellness Grand Opening Schedule

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Cupping Massage

Cupping Massage Therapy
Cupping Massage Therapy

Over this past weekend I attended a course in Cupping Massage and am pleased to announce today that I am now offering dry cupping as an additional modality to include in my massage therapy treatments, when requested.

The quickest way I can personally describe Cupping Massage is by referring to a household central vacuum: It feels very similar to sucking your skin with your household vacuum, with the addition of moving it along the skin with lotion or gel. You can imagine how it may feel and understand how it can be such a deep technique without much physical pressure.
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Schmidt Raw Milk Debate Continues

If you’ve not heard of Michael Schmidt yet, you should have by now. He is an Ontario farmer, raised in Germany. He practices biodynamic farming (which essentially is a sustainable method of organic farming). Michael Schmidt is a raw milk advocate and has been providing parts of Ontario with organic, raw unpasteurized milk.

Michael Schmidt has been in a battle with the government over the sale of raw milk for quite some time, and more recently over the herd share program he was running, where members of the community could share ownership of an individual cow.

In Germany and Europe (all 27 countries in the European Union), the sale of raw milk is legal. Unfortunately, here in Canada (and Australia), raw milk sales are illegal. There is no law however to drinking raw unpasteurized milk, as Mr. Schmidt explains in the video below.

Here is the short clip of The Morning Show with Michael Schmidt, August 18, 2014.

Morning Show guest Michael Schmidt

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Happy, Healthy Family Event

This Saturday you can find me at the Happy, Healthy Family Event at the Wilson Education Resource Centre, where I will be helping the little ladies and gents understand pesticides and organic foods. We will be exploring the Environmental Working Group’s 2014 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen produce lists, through the use of some paper, scissors and paper plates!

If you are in the area, I invite you out the the event to meet with the owners and coordinators of the Wilson Centre, Sandra and Brandi.

Event details follow:

Location: Wilson Education Resource Centre, at 178 Victoria St. S., Kitchener, ON
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
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I will be providing some helpful handouts to parents, to help them get started! I look forward to meeting you and helping you discover the world of holistic health and nutrition!