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 moreMeet The Naturopathic Doctors Of Juniper Family Health | Victoria BC
Read the interview to find out why the doctors chose naturopathic medicine as their career paths, how the clinic came to fruition, where they were practicing previously, and special interests in practice. There's more! Take a peek into her lunch box and (...)
FREE SEMINAR: Female Hormones 101 | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria
Come join Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen on July 14th for a comprehensive 1.5-hour seminar on female hormones. Learn how to manage hormone changes (...)
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.
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 more15 Tips To Prevent Nausea & Vomiting In Pregnancy | Naturopath Victoria
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 (...)
Read moreDietary Fats: A Balancing Act | Naturopathic Doctor Victoria
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 (...)
Read moreAcupuncture & Cervical Ripening | Acupuncture Victoria
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 (...)
Read moreHealing After a Cesarean Delivery | Pregnancy Support
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 (...)
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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