Juniper Family Health will be open from 9am until 5pm on Saturdays in the New Year!

December 7, 2018 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Starting on January 5th, Dr. Chelsea Cole will be available for Saturday bookings, in addition to Monday and Tuesday from 10am until 6pm. She is excited about being able to accommodate those individuals that are unable to commit to appointments during the weekdays (…)

Omega-3 Fish Oil: What Your Parents Were Really Trying To Tell You - Dr Meghan van Drimmelen

November 20, 2018 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Have you ever wondered why fish is commonly called “brain food”? You might be surprised to learn that it isn’t just something that your parents invented in an attempt to convince you to finish your dinner as a child. In fact, most fish and seafood is chalk full of omega-3s, which contains the crucial fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (…)

Using Ginger to Treat Menstrual Cramps - Dr Chelsea Cole, ND

November 18, 2018 Meghan van Drimmelen

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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 (…)

Naturopathic Approaches to Common Vaginal Health Concerns - Dr. Chelsea Cole

September 11, 2018 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Many women seek medical advice for vaginal health concerns, including vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis-VVC) and bacterial vaginosis (BV). Both of these conditions signal a disruption in healthy vaginal ecology, and can present with similar symptoms. However, it is important to differentiate between VVC and BV to insure that you are getting the most appropriate and effective treatment. Naturopathic doctors are able to preform pertinent physical exams, offer testing, and advise on both conventional and naturopathic treatments for BV and VVC (…)