Laboratory testing can be a useful tool to help an individual determine a more precise approach to improving fertility. Outside of conventional laboratory tests like blood work, ultrasounds and semen analysis, Naturopathic Doctors well-versed in the fertility world can offer many unique and important test options that can shed light on underlying factors affecting optimal… Continue reading Laboratory Tests For Fertility
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Summer Health
4 Naturopathic tips to keep your family healthy this summer Summer is finally approaching and we are all looking forward to soaking up the rays and spending time enjoying the outdoors. However, in today’s climate, we need to be more diligent with protecting our health against the many harmful (and potentially toxic) effects that exposure… Continue reading Summer Health
Achieving Permanent Weight Loss
The 7 secrets to a healthy body composition According to Statistics Canada, one in four adult Canadians are obese.1 This number has risen steadily since 2004 and has enormous impacts on the rising risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the face of hundreds of weight loss programs and fad diets out… Continue reading Achieving Permanent Weight Loss
Natural Ways To Improve Skin Health
The skin is the largest organ of the body. Its main physiological functions include protection, receiving sensory information from the external environment, and helping to regulate our temperature. Of course, our skin means much more to us than all those basic functions. Our skin colour connects us to our culture. The skin on our face… Continue reading Natural Ways To Improve Skin Health
Intermittent Fasting
Introduction What we eat and how we eat have profound and powerful effects on our bodies. How could they not? There are numerous example of this. When implemented properly and with the appropriate people, gluten free or dairy free diets, elemental diets, and fasting protocols offer incredible benefits to health and well-being. In regard to… Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
Food for Cardiovascular Health
Media reports constantly bombard us with claims of extraordinary health benefits of the next superfood. Even as a Naturopathic Doctor, it can be quite overwhelming to keep up with the latest food trend, let alone staying on top of research supporting such claims. This holds especially true in the world of cardiovascular disease where misleading… Continue reading Food for Cardiovascular Health
Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health
From corporate and social media initiatives promoting mental health to high-profiled mental health cases, the awareness of mental health is growing. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. Mental disorders are conditions where changes in thinking, mood, and behaviour… Continue reading Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health
MyNourish – Meal Planning For The Individual
Nour·ish (Verb) to provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live and be healthy. My (Adjective) personal, possessive to the individual. MyNourish Meal planning, recipe and product idea support catered to the individual -all free from certain ingredients- taking the ‘think’ out of it. I’m Jaralyn, and over 8 years ago… Continue reading MyNourish – Meal Planning For The Individual
Herbal Remedies For Menopause
Are you a female in your mid-to-late 40s or early 50s and experiencing the following symptoms? – Hot flashes – Night sweats – Weight gain – Poor sleep – Mood swings – Changes in your cycles It sounds like your body may be transitioning into menopause. Menopause is defined as when a woman ceases to… Continue reading Herbal Remedies For Menopause