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.
Botanical medicine
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.
There is no question that teens need their sleep. Often parents recognize when their teens are sleeping too late – waking at noon or later, but insomnia in teens often goes unnoticed.
A survey conducted in January 2010 by the UK-based Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin found that 75.5% of responding doctors feel they are poorly informed about herbal medicine.
Spring has sprung! And with it comes… allergies. The sniffling, sneezing, burning and redness can put a damper on this beautiful time of year. But there is hope! Here are ten tips to try this allergy season.
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.
Emerging research on natural treatment options for cluster headaches has been encouraging. Used alone or in conjunction with drug therapies many cluster headache sufferers may find greater relief from the pain of cluster headaches.
Living indoor plants add a natural beauty to our homes and workplaces and offer a welcome glimpse of green in the depths of a Canadian winter, but did you know they can also purify the air we breathe and contribute to a healthy home and office?