Not Feeling Well? Heal Yourself with Items Available at Your Local Grocer

Next time your down and out with a cold or flu, head to your local grocery store to pick up some of these herbs to boost your immune system naturally. Here are some of the best herbs that have healing properties and an affinity towards enhancing the body’s ability to cope with common illnesses, such as viral colds, flus, sinus congestion, and much more. Even if you find yourself needing some extra support in the form of antibiotics or other conventional medical interventions, these plant based medicines can still work wonders in speeding up your body’s ability to heal itself.

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Are You & Your Family Ready for Back to School?

It’s that time of year again, back to school! The beginning of the school year can be chaotic and stressful for both children and parents alike; which is why naturopathic care and support is so important.

As a naturopathic doctor I help parents and families get back on track and ready for the routine of the school year by providing parents with solutions that reduce stress, help children cope with anxiety, and prevent common childhood health concerns.

Healthy Snacking: Protein Power Balls

Recently I have been on a quest to find some healthy snack/light meal options for myself and my family. I quickly found out there are a ton of options, but with time being a key factor I was on the hunt for something quick, easy, and healthy. Finding recipes that fit all three can be a challenge, but I came across a great site (www.beamingbaker.com) that offers healthy non-bake recipes that are so simple to make.

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How to Naturally Reduce Your Environmental Toxic Load

In honour of World Environment Day I want to share with you some tips you can use to reduce your environmental toxic load to optimize your health and the health of your family. The following are recommendations I frequently make to patients who are interested in living a healthy lifestyle and making their work and home environment a 'green' living space.

Day Five of Naturopathic Medicine Week What are Some of the Therapies Used by Naturopathic Doctors?

Naturopathic doctors use a variety of tools and treatment methods to address all types of conditions. Naturopathic doctors commonly treat using therapies such as acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, nutritional/lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, physical medicine, injection/intravenous therapy, and homeopathy. Some naturopathic doctors have additional training in skills or tools such as live blood cell analysis, Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology, therapeutic ultrasound or laser, and many others. Naturopathic doctors may also choose to have a focus on a particular condition or body system, such as skin or the endocrine system. Below is a detailed description of all the therapies used.

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Want to know how to grocery shop the healthy way?

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