Why your Child Should see a Naturopathic Doctor!
Obesity is on the rise! Over the last 40 years, obesity in children and adolescents has increased significantly. From 1978-1979, 1 in 4...
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- Jul 6
- 3 min
Why You Should Be Using Sunscreen
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada, with melanoma skin cancer being the deadliest form of it. Fortunately, skin...
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Intra Oral Massage for TMJ Disorder
Chewing, clenching, & trauma … these are the 3 main functional actions that can cause Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction. The TMJ,...
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Let's Talk About the Booty! (Hemorrhoids)
Alright, let’s talk about something that we keep hush-hush at family get-togethers but keeps some people (75% of the population to be...
- May 29
- 3 min
What does it mean to be induced during Labour?
If your labour is not progressing as fast as your provider thinks it should (and this can be subjective), they may induce labor using...
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Managing Gestational Diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes (GD)? It is a type of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy. It usually occurs during the 2nd and 3rd trimester....
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Health Tips for Travelling
If you're planning a trip this spring break, then this post is for you! I've put together my top four tips to make traveling more...
- Feb 28
- 4 min
All About Concussions
A concussion is considered a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). It can occur by a direct or indirect blow to the head in a collision in...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Maneuvering Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry patches of skin that are itchy and inflamed. The skin can appear red, bumpy, dry, cracked,...
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Maneuvering the Cold & Flu
As we enter the late fall & winter months, cold & flu season is officially upon us. It’s possible to prevent contracting the cold or flu,...
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
All About Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that’s found in the body, and it has so many different uses! It aids in many different processes such as helping...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 1 min
What are Castor Oil Heat Packs?
Castor oil has been used topically for centuries to help remedy certain ailments and conditions. Castor oil comes from the castor bean...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
What are Xenoestrogens?
Xenoestrogens are molecules found in the environment that mimic the action of estrogen in the body. They do this because the xenoestrogen...
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?
NAFLD is a liver disease not caused by alcohol ingestion. It is characterized by excess fat being stored in our liver cells. It is the...
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is Endometriosis?
The inner lining of our uterus, called the endometrium, grows, and sheds each month during a women’s menstrual cycle, due to the hormones...
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is the practice of talk-based therapies to enhance mental health and well-being. Other common terms that you may be...
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
Combating Seasonal Allergies
Why we have allergies It’s always exciting during the Spring when the weather starts to warm up and everything starts blooming. But, if...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Acupuncture for Mental Health
Acupuncture is a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been used for centuries to treat many different ailments....
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
What is Intestinal Hyperpermeability?
What is Intestinal Hyperpermeability (aka “Leaky Gut”)? Increased intestinal permeability happens when the intestinal lining starts to...
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
What is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is the practice of consuming specific seeds at certain times during the menstrual cycle with the aim of balancing the...
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