Learn why women seek out naturopathic care during perimenopause, menopause & postmenopause, what an initial visit with a naturopath looks like, and common treatments NDs prescribe to support women during mid-life (...)
Read moreWelcome, Dr. Preet Khangura ND to Juniper Family Health!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Preet Khangura will be joining our naturopathic team October 2017! Dr. Khangura comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of gastrointestinal, immune, and hormone health. From small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), autoimmune disease, and hormone imbalances, Dr. Khangura is dedicated to providing the highest quality of naturopathic care to the Victoria community (...)
Read moreWhy I Recommend Acupuncture For All Infertility Patients
When you are trying to start or expand your family, there is nothing more heart breaking then not achieving your intended goal. In Canada, 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive experience fertility challenges. Having said this, many people are turning to acupuncture to help achieve their family building goals. Acupuncture can be used to enhance your natural fertility, or can provide adjunctive support to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (intrauterine insemination). Here’s why I use acupuncture regularly in my clinical practice as part of a comprehensive fertility treatment plan (...)
Read moreWomen's Health - The Importance Of Ovulation - Dr. Carla Cashin, ND
Ovulation is a key moment of the menstrual cycle, where a mature egg is released from the ovary. It is an important physiological process obviously for fertility, but plays a fundamental role in women’s health beyond this as well (...)
Read moreCommon Causes Of Fatigue In Naturopathic Practice | Naturopath Victoria
Fatigue is one of the most common reasons that people reach out to me for naturopathic care. Many don’t feel like their old selves; they have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning and feel sluggish throughout the day. They often push themselves to get through daily activities, whether it’s work, household errands, or taking care of their children (...)
Read moreIBS Symptoms Caused By Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) - Dr. Carla Cashin, ND
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, presenting with symptoms of abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of an overt disease process. Unfortunately, standard treatments often provide little relief and those with IBS are left with symptoms that negatively affect their quality of life. The good news is new treatment protocols from leading hospitals in North America are being developed and combined with naturopathic approaches that focus on addressing a common root cause of IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) (...)
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 (...)
15 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 (...)
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