HypnoBirthing® is a philosophy and practice a couple does to prepare themselves for birthing. The philosophy revolves around the innate ability of the body to birth a baby with ease and – at times – with no pain. It also believes that birth is a normal human, physiological process and does not need medical intervention… Continue reading HYPNOBIRTHING® – What is it and how does it help?
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Abdominal Therapy/Mayan Abdominal Massage
Dr. Kate Hadfield is excited to offer a new service in her practice, Abdominal Therapy, also known as Mayan Abdominal Massage. What is Abdominal Therapy? Abdominal Therapy, also known as Mayan Abdominal Massage, is a hands-on technique developed by teachers Rosita Arvigo and Don Elijio designed to improve the health of your abdominal and pelvic… Continue reading Abdominal Therapy/Mayan Abdominal Massage
Children and Sleep
Establishing healthy sleep patterns can be tricky for some children, particularly with the transition back to school. Dr. Jennifer Yee explains: Just as for adults, sleep requirements for children vary depending on various factors such as age, temperament, physical activity level, and developmental differences. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine had the following recommendations for… Continue reading Children and Sleep
Mold Part 3: Putting Mold Illness Behind Us
This final article in the Mold and Mycotoxin series dives into the strategies that truly help patients turn a corner. Promote Healthy Elimination through the Liver and Digestive Tract Crucial in the process of recovering from an illness related to toxicity (ie. mycotoxins from mold) is the ability to efficiently detoxify and eliminate toxins. In… Continue reading Mold Part 3: Putting Mold Illness Behind Us
Laser Therapy and Concussions
Concussions are considered a type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and it is common in car accidents and sports. Dr. Charmagne Sia Lu explains: Concussions occur when the head receives an external impact that causes the head and brain to shake rapidly (CDC, 2019). This can cause chemical changes within the brain, inflammation, bruising, and… Continue reading Laser Therapy and Concussions
Mold: Part Two
Part Two: Mold and Mycotoxin Illness This article continues our discussion on the role of mold and mycotoxins in illness. To review, mold and mycotoxins can contribute to a wide variety of complex and mysterious symptoms affecting multiple systems of the body. Diagnosis requires a trained eye and often also specialized confirmatory tests, but once… Continue reading Mold: Part Two
Optimizing Male Fertility
Male fertility has been declining for decades and now equals the role of female fertility in the difficulty couples experience when trying to conceive naturally. Male fertility centers around the ability of a sperm to fertilize an egg and is dependent on several characteristics of sperm. – the efficient movement of sperm (motility) – the… Continue reading Optimizing Male Fertility
Autism
Dr. Jennifer Yee shares some insight into autism: What is autism? The way autism is defined is constantly evolving as our understanding and acceptance of neurological differences and traits continue to expand. The current consensus is that autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts brain development but is not a disease. It is important to… Continue reading Autism
Optimizing Female Fertility
Naturopathic medicine provides excellent opportunities to support female fertility – whether optimizing the body in preparation for pregnancy or addressing specific health conditions that may impede one’s ability to conceive easily and naturally. In clinical practice, Dr. Patti uses a unique, individualized approach to ensure all aspects affecting fertility are identified and addressed. Here is… Continue reading Optimizing Female Fertility