I like my medicine cabinet to be found in my kitchen cupboards, and on a shelf laden with botanicals for everything from a cold to a sleepless night. While there are many folk remedies to be found in books and online, I do like to go a step further and research the evidence behind nature’s remedies. In this way, I feel confident in what I am choosing to keep on hand (…)
Read moreUsing Ginger to Treat Menstrual Cramps - Dr Chelsea Cole, ND
Menstrual cramps are quite common, and can range from mildly bothersome to incapacitating. Many people rely on over the counter pain medication to treat cramping, but some of these medications are either not effective enough, or come with undesirable side effects and risks, which is why it is so important to know that there are other options available. One of those options is the herb, Zingiber officinalis, more commonly known as ginger. This spicy botanical is perhaps most well known for its ability to ease nausea, but there is research that demonstrates its ability to ease menstrual pain as well (…)
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Many natural remedies used in Naturopathic practice are found in your pantry, refrigerator or local grocery store. These ingredients come from the earth and naturally support the healing of our bodies. Click here to find out the most natural and readily available remedies for your body!
Read moreNatural Remedies for Children ~ Naturopath Approved
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:
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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 more3 Home Remedies For The Common Cold | Naturopathic Clinic Victoria BC
If the common cold strikes your household this holiday season, try these 3 naturopath approved home remedies to help shorten illness duration, and get you feeling better faster (...)
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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