Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in over 8000 studies to be important for human health and nutrition. Omega-3s have a role in every stage of development from pregnancy and infancy through to elder adulthood.
Food Medicine
For some women, lifestyle and dietary changes are not enough to manage heartburn symptoms in pregnancy. In these instances a supplement or natural remedy may provide the additional relief needed to get through the full nine months of pregnancy.
Including more whole grains in your diet has numerous health benefits. The chart below provides information on how to prepare whole grains, their unique tastes and textures and nutritional information.
Eating a nutritious diet can boost your health and improve your life in many ways. For women struggling with issues of fertility, eating properly can boost your fertility and increase the chances of becoming pregnant.
Elderberry has been getting a lot of respect in the media in the past year, but it has long been revered by Naturopathic Doctors and herbalists as a potent immune booster and medicine for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
As a mother and a Naturopathic Doctor, nutrition is something I take seriously. Muffins are one food that have three…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses four main pillars of treatment to manage illness and disease: acupuncture, botanical (herbal) medicine, healthy lifestyle and proper diet. Each of the imbalances that can lead to illness (hot/cold, yin/yang, interior/exterior, excess/deficiency) can be altered by eating foods that re-balance the systems of our body.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses four main pillars of treatment to manage illness and disease: acupuncture, botanical (herbal) medicine, healthy lifestyle and proper diet.
Embarking on a vegan diet can be a daunting task. Most people assume that being a vegan means eating nothing but carrot sticks, blue-green algae and apple slices. But, despite being by nature a ‘restrictive’ diet – it does not have to be a boring diet!