Juniper News

Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen ND has returned to her clinical practice from maternity leave, and is enjoying re-connecting with the Juniper community.

For all appointment inquiries give us a call, email, or book online here.

Learn more about Dr. van Drimmelen's return to work here.

Dr. Preet Khangura ND will be featured in an upcoming episode of Dr Ruscio's leading health podcast. The interview was recorded on October 19th, and Dr. Khangura will be covering the topics of gastrointestinal fungal overgrowth/SIFO and Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, aka the "other SIBO". ⁣Keep an eye on Dr. Ruscio's website over the next few weeks for Dr. Khangura's podcast appearance.

Dr. Chelsea Cole ND’s health blog Fare & Flourish recently contributed a recipe to the local community e-cookbook PNW Eats. 100% of proceeds raised for this book will be donated evenly between Raven Trust and Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Fund.

Breast Cancer Awareness & World Menopause Month

Booking a Mammogram

When?

Age 50-74 (with no family history of breast cancer): every 2 years
Age 40-74 (with a first-degree relative with breast cancer): every year

How?

Step 1: go to http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/breast/get-a-mammogram
Step 2: find a clinic by searching the clinic locator
Step 3: call the screening programs client services centre at 604-877-6187

If you do not have a primary care provider here in Victoria, you can provide the name of your naturopathic doctor upon booking to receive your test results.

Looking for support in midlife changes?

Check out these resources for perimenopause, menopause, & postmenopause:

Autumn Nutrition - Tips & Favourite Recipes from our Naturopathic Doctors

Fall Recipe Inspiration

Salads & Veg

- Fare & Flourish: Roasted Butternut Squash Enchiladas
- Dinner: A Love Story: Farro Salad
- Sprouted Kitchen: Tahini Glazed Roasted Cauliflower
- Sweet Potato Soul: Roasted Beet & Potato Salad

Easy Mains

- Nourishing Meals: Asparagus, Leek, & Mushroom Frittata
- Oh She GlowsLentil Mushroom Walnut Balls
- Green Kitchen Stories: Kids Butternut Pasta

Pumpkin & Sweets

- Cookie & Kate: Pumpkin Chai Latte
- Nom Nom Paleo: Pumpkin Mug Cake
- Minimalist Baker: GF Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Comfy Belly: Cinnamon Bun Muffins

WHAT nutrients & foods are important as we head into the Fall months, and WHY?

Nutrients to focus on:

Vitamin D: as we say goodbye to sunshine it’s important to stay on top of vitamin D supplementation. A deficiency in vitamin D is associated with increased susceptibility to certain infections.

Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant that stimulates immune cell activity. Foods that are high in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruit, red pepper, kiwi, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.

Herbs to cook with:

Ginger: maintains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh ginger may provide anti-viral activity against a certain type of common cold virus, and makes a nice soothing tea!

Garlic: the active component of garlic, allicin, maintains anti-microbial properties and is activated by crushing the garlic clove and allowing it to sit at room temperature before using.

Onion: also maintains anti-microbial activity and can be cooked up with most Autumn-inspired meals!

COVID-19 Resources

1. British Columbia COVID-19 App: self-assessment tool, latest updates, BC statistics
2. Island Health Data, Outbreak and Exposures
3. Locally made cloth masks
4. Virtual Mental Health Supports

Online Appointment Booking

Are you due for a check-up with one of our naturopathic doctors? Please feel free to use our convenient Online Booking System, or contact us at 778-265-8340 or info@juniperfamilyhealth.com to book in.