Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They travel into your bloodstream to tissues and organs. Hormones work slowly and effect many different processes in the body, like metabolism, reproduction, mood and hunger to name a few.
Read moreHealth Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a health technique where trained professionals stimulate specific points on the body by inserting tiny needles into the skin. Acupuncture stems from traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for over 3,500 years.
Read moreWhat a Naturopath Can Do For You
What a Naturopath Can Do For You. When visiting a Naturopathic Doctor, the experience is much more than a regular doctor's appointment. It's like seeing an expert in natural medicine. Naturopathic Doctors treat many different forms of health concerns.
Read more10 Reasons to See a Naturopath
When you see a Naturopathic Doctor for an appointment, you get the undivided attention from the Doctor for the full time slotted just for you. Your doctor will spend the time asking you questions and listening to your answers. This is the time that you can also take to ask any question and tell them what concerns you may have about your health and wellness.
Read moreAcupuncture Provides Effective Pain Relief That Is Medication Free - Acupuncture Victoria BC
Approximately one in five Canadians suffer from chronic pain and whether internally or externally derived the many gradients of pain affect one’s quality of life. Here's how acupuncture can help (...)
Read more5 Healing Foods Nutritionists Recommend To Reduce Inflammation
Learn all about the causes and symptoms of inflammation, and how you can reduce your total inflammatory load through food from holistic nutritionist, Sarah Powell (...)
Read moreOptimizing Nutrition in Pregnancy - A Naturopath Explains
Optimizing Nutrition In Pregnancy. The better we eat, the better we feel, and what results is health and happiness....read more
Read moreWhat To Expect When Working With A Naturopath During Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause Part II
Learn what symptoms correspond to hormone imbalance, when to seek advise from a naturopathic doctor, and common naturopathic treatments....
Read moreWhat to Expect When Working with a Naturopath During Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause Part I
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 moreNatural Remedies for Kids: A Naturopath's Guide
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 moreProtect Your Bone Health With Chiropractic Care
Learn how to preserve your bone health with chiropractic care. Dr. Dawn McElgunn explains how the function of our bones, muscles and joints work together in a synergistic manner. By keeping each component healthy, you can live a long, active, pain free lifestyle.
Read moreSIBO In The Media With Dr. Preet Khangura - The Drive CFAX 1070 Radio
Listen to Dr Preet Khangura on CFAX 1070 The Drive with Mark Brennae discuss the role of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dr. Khangura will be joining the Juniper Family Health team starting October 1st 2017. Click here for the full interview.
Read moreHow To Beat Burnout - 6 Adrenal Supportive Herbs
Adrenal fatigue is extremely common in society today due to the fast paced lifestyle that majority of us live in. During burnout the adrenal glands become depleted and are not secreting adequate hormones to function properly. If left longterm conditions such as insomnia, depression, arthritic pain, allergies, weight gain and lowered immune system can develop. Did you know that you can use herbs medicinally to naturally support your body’s ability to cope with stress? (...)
Read moreHow To Make Golden Ghee
Ghee is made with unsalted butter that has been gently cooked then skimmed and strained of milk solids. Simmering butter at a low temperature allows separation to occur; the water evaporates, the lactose coagulates, and the protein settles to the bottom. This power food is free of lactose, and inflammatory milk proteins and contains small amounts of vitamin A, D, E, K, CLA, butyric acid, and beta-carotene (...)
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 moreAcupuncture For Stress & Anxiety | Acupuncture Victoria, BC
Acupuncture is a form of mindfulness meditation, as it allows the individual to engage in being and receiving as the needles guide the mind-body into a deep state of relaxation. Biomedically, acupuncture works with the brain by acting on the nervous system. This brain and nervous system communication regulates the parasympathetic nervous system, boosts mood through serotonin and dopamine release, and eases pain through relieving muscle tension and the release of endorphins (...)
Read moreAyuvedic Seasonal Self Care: Support Your Health During The Spring
According to Ayurveda, spring is the season of overflowing water where we begin to thaw out, melt, and soften. As winter tends to be a more lethargic time of year, it is now important to start clearing stagnation from the body both mentally and physically. Start by filtering out old thought patterns that no longer support your life; get your body moving in the morning to decrease congestion and promote energy flow; and finally, support your body’s natural detoxification pathways by adding in fresh bitter herbs and foods into your daily diet (...)
Read morePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) | Acupuncture Victoria, BC
PCOS is more complex than the name presents as it often involves varying degrees of endocrine, cardiovascular, metabolic, and/or mental-emotional co-conditions. The following post focuses on PCOS awareness as a syndrome through a pathophysiology overview followed by the explanation of how acupuncture works as an effective treatment method (...)
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