Even when taking extra care into what you eat, your body may be missing some important nutrients. This is where vitamins and supplements come into play. With so many specialized diets people have today (Keto, Paleo, or Vegan for example) there's a significant need for the benefits vitamins and supplements provide.
Read moreCan Acupuncture Relieve Stress and Anxiety?
It is normal to have feelings of anxiousness, being restless, and getting frazzled from time to time. Anxiety becomes a problem when you regularly feel overly worried, your body gets tense or you feel excessive worry/fear. This may mean that you have an Anxiety Disorder.
Read moreNatural Remedies for Children ~ Naturopath Approved
Bacteria and viruses are naturally present in every environment and because a child’s immune system is just getting built up, they get sick more often than adults. To boost your child's health, offer them healthy foods, ensure a good nights sleep, promote physical activities and when in doubt seek guidance from your local Naturopathic Doctor. A Naturopath can provide your family with regular well child visits at key developmental milestones in your child's life, and can offer acute visits for common childhood ailments. Here are 10 Naturopath approved remedies for children:
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions about Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care providers, just as general practitioners (GPs) are. Their practices have an emphasis on natural and integrative medicine, meaning they integrate standard medical diagnosis (ie. medical history, physical exams and lab work) with a wide range of natural therapies.
Read more5 reasons to see a Chiropractor
People often see a Chiropractor as a last resort, when they are in so much pain that they can barely move. However, there are many reasons to see a Chiropractor preventatively before debilitating pain sets in. At your appointment the Chiropractor will examine your body and spinal column to determine if there are any underlying imbalances that you may not be aware of that need to be fixed.
Read more10 Tips for a Healthier Digestive System ~ Naturopath Approved
A healthy digestive system is key to optimal health. In order for us to benefit from the nutrients from the food we eat, our gut has to be in tip top shape. If you are experiencing gas, bloating, abdominal pain, heart burn, diarrhea and/or constipation, it may be time to talk with a Naturopath about fine tuning your digestive health. Here are 10 Naturopath approved tips to help improve your digestive health.
Read moreHealthy Hormones & How a Naturopath Can Help
Health 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 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 (...)
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