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Health insights from our naturopathic doctors
Resilience: It's Not What We Think
This post, we welcome guest blogger, Michelle Waters.
5 Hot Tips for Sun-Sensible Protection
You've heard it said, "sunshine is the best medicine." Wait, what? – aren't we supposed to avoid the sun's rays to protect our skin getting damaged? Since...
What to Expect When You Detox
"Detoxification" is quite the buzzword these days. There's a lot of talk about how good it is for us, how it's a reset on poor nutrition and lifestyle...
Two Surprise Remedies in the Fight Against Seasonal Allergies
One is the "stinging" forest weed your mom warned you about, the other comes from something that stings. Stinging nettle and bee pollen have long been...
Acne Treatment with Europe's Advanced Skin Rejuvenation System
Acne is a skin condition I have frequently treated over the years with varying success. It most commonly plagues teenagers, but also many adults, ranging...
'Tis the Season to be Sneezy
Allergy season is just around the corner and for many it is a dreaded time of year that leaves them dependent on antihistamines, boxes of tissues, and any...
Keep Spring Viruses Away with an Orange "Creamsicle" Smoothie
Is it possible that something so delicious could be so good for your too? Yes!
How to Balance Your Hormones… Deliciously!
There is no quick fix to the complex puzzle of balancing our hormones, especially during the perimenopause and menopause years. However, even small...
Let's Talk Menopause and Pelvic Floor Health
We hear lots about the broad hormonal changes a woman experiences during the menopausal season of life, but what about the physiological changes that also...
The See-saw of Female Hormonal Imbalance and the Empowerment of Testing
Who hasn't heard the comments about women getting a bit crazy around "that time of the month", or joked about the "joys" of menopausal hot flashes. Over...
Winter Skin Survival – Exfoliation and Hydration
Taking proper care of your skin in winter can be a tricky thing. It's precisely the harsh cold outdoors plus the indoor warmth you crave that makes your...
3 Decadent Winter Sweets That Can Help You Lose Weight!
Winter (especially our cold, wet BC winter) begs for comfort and coziness. Try curling up in front of the fireplace with one of these natural, hCG...
Garlic & Ginger-Infused Chicken Miso Broth
An easy, flavoursome, feel-good soup for when you sense a cold coming on.
Try This Strange (but Effective!) Cold and Flu Home Remedy
Putting on wet socks may not seem the most logical way of beating your cold or flu but, while it may sound crazy, it really works. And even better, it...
Give Your Body a Vitamin C Boost
Sometimes, even your best efforts don't keep the nasty cold or flu away. Instead of suffering the endless sniffling and coughing, and going through a...
Immune Protection Broth
This recipe is a classic example of using food as your medicine. It's something that can be brewed up if you're feeling run down, or as a between-meal...
The Bare (Supplement) Necessities for Health Maintenance
If you can take nothing else, take these.
6 Things to Consider When Buying Supplements
Happy, hot July! With summer fully in swing, I hope you're able to enjoy some of the perks of this season and the amazing beauty our province has to offer...
What to Look for in a Supplement
Buying supplements used to be as easy as walking into the health food store and asking for some Vitamin C or a multivitamin. However, in the last decades,...
The "Incredible Hulk" Green Smoothie
Start a health revolution, one tasty glass at a time.
Cleaning House: Give Your Body a Break
We are exposed to a variety of pollutants, chemicals, and other toxins every day. They enter our body through the skin, the digestive system, and the...
7 Easy Eating Tips for Daily Detox
Doing detox isn't difficult.
Give Your Body the Brush Off
The Ins and Outs of Dry Skin Brushing
Fresh Coleslaw Recipe
Tangy, crispy, colourful… cabbage is an unsung nutritional superstar. From the Brassica family (which includes broccoli, cauliflower, and kale), this...
"Support Me" Detox Tea Recipe
This simple tea has liver support herbs as a base, and tasty herbs that make detox easy, one sip at a time. The tea is best simmered gently, rather than...
Naturopathic Detox Services
Detoxing has become a bit of a trend in health circles as something we "do" to get rid of dangerous compounds in our body, but in reality, our body...
Pascallerg® – Homeopathy for Hay Fever Sufferers
If you are a hay fever sufferer living in our naturally lush Lower Mainland, there’s little comfort in know that very soon you will be surrounded by snowy...
Food for Thought
Eating mindfully can help you reach your weight loss goals.
Echinacea – The Flower with Power!
‘Echinacea is one of the primary remedies for helping the body rid itself of microbial infections… especially for infections of the upper respiratory...
8 Ways to Shorten Your Recovery Time from a Cold or Flu
Runny nose? Sore throat? Body aches? Fever? Catching a cold or coming down with the flu is nobody’s idea of a good time, even though it is a common...
Therapeutic Steam Inhalation
There are many benefits to trying therapeutic steam inhalation to overcome various health issues. Most commonly, warm, moist air is breathed into the...
When Allergy Relief Doesn’t Come
Even if you’re one of the fortunate few to not be affected by allergies of some sort, chances are you know someone who is. The Allergy and Asthma...
Sinus Irrigation with Salt Water
Sinus irrigation with salt water, also known as “nasal lavage” or “nasal irrigation” is a procedure that acts to dislodge mucous and draw out infection in...
Combat Allergy Symptoms With These 7 Simple Ideas
If hay fever has you feeling miserable, here are some simple lifestyle and diet strategies you can implement to improve your quality of life and help you...
What is Hay Fever?
It’s definitely spring here in BC, and I can’t imagine anywhere prettier to experience it, with the bright palette of flowers popping up out of the...
Still Not Satisfied?
What do you do if you’re still not seeing the weight loss results you hope for, despite your best attempts? Achieving lasting weight loss results can be a...
9 Easy Ways to Add Fitness to Your Busy Life
You want to get some kind of regular exercise – whether it’s for weight loss, general fitness, strengthening your bones, increasing your energy levels,...
The Weight Solution
Are you struggling to lose weight? These 2 weight solution options can help you get results.
Garlic, Lemon, and Honey Tea
It may sound like the most unlikely of flavour combinations – stinky, tangy, sweet – but on the list of grandma’s home remedies, this recipe sits up near...
Does Your System Need a Boost?
They start every year around this time – media announcements encouraging us to get the annual flu vaccine. For many, it’s a topic that stirs questions,...
Avoid the Cold and Flu This Season
Think of your body’s immune system as an army whose entire purpose is to keep you healthy and strong. It is a defense shield against the onslaught of...