7 Natural Treatments For Seasonal Allergies | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria

April 1, 2016 Meghan van Drimmelen

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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.

Microbes: Foe or Friend? | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC

February 1, 2016 Carla Cashin

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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 (...)

15 Tips To Prevent Nausea & Vomiting In Pregnancy | Naturopath Victoria

January 1, 2016 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affects approximately three quarters of pregnant women in the first trimester. About half of all pregnant women experience both nausea and vomiting, one quarter experience nausea alone, and one quarter luck out all together (...)

Dietary Fats: A Balancing Act | Naturopathic Doctor Victoria

December 1, 2015 Carla Cashin

Knowing which fats to eat can be confusing. For decades, it was taught that fat should be avoided at all costs. From this claim, the popularity of low-fat diets arose. However, more up-to-date research has demonstrated that avoiding fat can in fact be harmful for your health (...)

Acupuncture & Cervical Ripening | Acupuncture Victoria

November 1, 2015 Meghan van Drimmelen

Cervical ripening occurs when the cervix softens and becomes more distensible which coaxes the baby into the best possible position for birth. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of acupuncture in preparing the body for birth, and assisting the cervix to ripen (...)

Healing After a Cesarean Delivery | Pregnancy Support

October 1, 2015 Carla Cashin

The postpartum period can be particularly challenging after C-section, as a mother is caring for a newborn but also recovering from major abdominal surgery. This article discusses how to promote healing and speed recovery after cesarean delivery with naturopathic treatments (...)

A Naturopath's Guide to Children’s Vitamins & Supplements

September 1, 2015 Meghan van Drimmelen

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? (...)