Bacteria and viruses are naturally present in every environment and because a child’s immune system is just getting built up, they get sick more often than adults. To boost your child's health, offer them healthy foods, ensure a good nights sleep, promote physical activities and when in doubt seek guidance from your local Naturopathic Doctor. A Naturopath can provide your family with regular well child visits at key developmental milestones in your child's life, and can offer acute visits for common childhood ailments. Here are 10 Naturopath approved remedies for children:
Read moreNatural Remedies for Kids: A Naturopath's Guide
Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen's newest article in alive Magazine is out! Learn what natural remedies she regularly prescribes for common back to school/fall season health concerns. From cold and flu management, ear aches, constipation, and sleep issues, she covers it all! She also outlines when it's appropriate to check in with your health care provider.
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 more5 Tips For Better Bedtimes | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC
Having troubles getting the kids down to sleep? Read alive Magazine's article 5 Tips for Better Bedtimes: Help Your Child Get to Sleep Naturally. Here freelance writer Will Ritcher interviews Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen where they discuss how bedtime routines, diet, stress levels, and herbal and nutritional supplements can influence your child's sleep.
Read more6 Ways To Help Busy Kids Thrive | Juniper Family Health | Victoria BC
Busy kids can be a challenge—but you can help them thrive! Read Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen's newest article published in alive Magazine to learn how nutrition and leisure time can affect your child's energy levels. Here she offers her top 6 tips to help busy kids excel, and discusses when it is appropriate to get your child assessed for ADD/ADHD.
Read moreMicrobes: Foe or Friend? | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC
Many of us grew up afraid of bacteria and were encouraged to use all measures possible to sterilize our bodies and living spaces. The overuse of antimicrobial soaps and antibiotics has diminished their efficacy, and in many cases this war on microbes has not only been futile, but actually harmed our natural healthy bacteria (...)
Read moreA Naturopath's Guide to Children’s Vitamins & Supplements
With the start of a new school year, parents often wonder how they can optimize their child’s nutrition. Should supplements be used to improve learning and behaviour? How about immune support? Can vitamins be used to improve athletic performance and energy? Or can we get all of our nutrients through diet? (...)
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