Vegetarians have no higher incidence of iron deficient anemia than the omnivore population, however there are some additional precautions vegetarians must take to ensure an adequate dietary intake of iron.
Naturopathic Medicine
As a Naturopathic Doctor my focus is on uncovering potential imbalances that may be contributing to the development of disease. With alopecia areata there are often multiple factors that must be addressed – nutrient deficient diets, stress, poor immune function and hormone imbalances being the most common.
It’s back-to-school time again! An exciting time for parents and kids – and the viruses and bacteria that are heading back to school with them! Here are my top ten tips for boosting your child’s immune system for back-to-school!
The incidence of gestational diabetes (carbohydrate intolerance that is first identified during pregnancy) is increasing. With up to 10% of pregnancies affected this is becoming a major health concern in North America.
What we eat can impact our thyroid health in both positive and negative ways. Learn which foods support healthy thyroid functioning and which ones can interfere with thyroid health.
As women we experience approximately 500 menstrual cycles in our lifetime. Impressive, isn’t it! But when we miss our period for 3 months and we are not pregnant, breastfeeding or menopausal then we have amenorrhea (absence of menses)
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.
Learn more about six of the top recommended natural treatments for menopause and how they may help you transition smoothly through menopause.
[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!
There are many plant-based sources of calcium – and it’s not hard to reach your daily calcium needs by eating these common (and delicious!) foods – usually just 2-4 servings a day is more than enough.