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As we learn how to make our energy SHINE, one of the key pieces of information we need is comprehensive…

Some children are naturally social, and others struggle with finding their place in social circles.  As parents we can support…

While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.

Many people are beginning to recognize the personal benefits of a gluten-free diet. For some individuals the simple avoidance of…

[Spices contribute to health] When you think of a healthy, balanced diet you probably think of the Four Food Groups – whole grains, lean meats/ meat alternatives, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. But a healthy diet should also include an abundance of the ‘fifth food group’ – spices!

Diagnosis of adult ADHD is important and management of symptoms, through mainstream or Naturopathic treatments should be considered to improve quality of life for people with this condition.

BV, or Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women worldwide. With few symptoms, aside from an unpleasant…

Millions of women across Canada suffer from endometriosis – a condition where endometrial cells are found in locations outside of…

As one of my RMT friends prepares to embark on her yearly journey to Burning Man she asked if I…

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or “multiple ovarian cysts” affect many teenage girls and adult women. PCOS often begins shortly after puberty and can persist for years.

Teen girls aren’t likely to be thinking about their risk for osteoporosis, but maybe they should be. Peak bone density is reached for most women in their early 20s, and what they are eating in their teen years has an enormous impact on the health of their bones later in life.

A large class of pain relief medications has been found to negatively impact fertility in as little as 10 days…

Headaches are one of the most common conditions impacting our health – very rare are the individuals who have never…

Food allergy testing is one of the tools Naturopathic Doctors use to assess health in our patients. In Naturopathic Medicine our goal is to find the cause of symptoms of illness and disease. In some people the cause is the food we eat, and a sensitivity or allergy to those foods.

In my work in women’s health I see a lot of conditions impacting the lady garden, endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, cervical…