According to Chinese medicine, allergy symptoms such as sinus congestion, fatigue, hay fever, runny nose, and scratchy throat, arise due to imbalances within organ and meridian systems. Repeated exposure to allergy triggers perpetuate imbalance and may stem from a variety of sources such as environmental pollen and toxins, stress, constitutional deficiencies, and diet. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for managing seasonal allergies that is medication free. Click here to learn more.
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT): Seasonal Allergies | Naturopath Victoria
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an injection free natural treatment that addresses the underlying cause of environmental allergies. The therapy involves exposing a patient to small doses of the allergen(s) under the tongue, which helps to re-train the immune system to become less reactive. This process is called desensitization, and can be used to treat hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic asthma in adults, and children over 3 years of age (...)
Read moreNatural Health Solutions For ADHD | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria BC
Parenting a child with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be overwhelming and frustrating. Academics may be compromised, listening skills at home may be causing family tension, and emotional stress may take over your child as you’re trying to navigate your way through ADHD assessments and treatment options. Conventional stimulant therapy such as Ritalin, although can be effective, can cause unwanted side effects. Because of this, many parents are turning to naturopathic medicine for answers. In this blog article, Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen shares her 6-step evidence-based approach to managing ADHD naturally (...)
Read moreGluten Intolerance: Is It A Fad? | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria BC
Avoidance of gluten containing foods has gained significant popularity in recent years. Whether it’s from a blog post, newspaper article, book from a celebrity doctor, a friend or colleague, or your own health care practitioner, most people have come across a discussion of a gluten-free diet at some point. With all this gluten fanfare, many are still left confused about whether there is truth to the health claims of gluten-related illnesses and gluten-free diets, and whether or not they should be changing what’s on their own dinner plate (. . .)
Read more7 Natural Treatments For Seasonal Allergies | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria
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Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, can affect not only our productivity at work or our tolerance to outdoor activities, but also our energy levels during the day and our quality of sleep at night.
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