Q: Can natural medicine help me heal after an injury? A: Absolutely! The first thing I recommend is carrying homeopathic Arnica with you at all times, so you can use this remedy for any acute injury or trauma. It is very helpful for coping with shock and also alleviates pain and swelling. … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Musculoskeletal Health
Pediatric Digestive Health
The first few years of a child’s life are extremely critical and helps define their future nutritional health. Every body system develops during the first eight weeks after conception. Mothers will pass on healthy microbiome to our children during pregnancy, vaginal birth, and while breastfeeding. … [Read more...] about Pediatric Digestive Health
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health
Q: My teenager suffers from depression and anxiety, are there natural medicine options to help her? A: While mood changes are normal in adolescence, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder and as many as one in three suffer from depression. Despite the high frequency, stigma … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health
Gratitude- an amazing key to better health
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people … [Read more...] about Gratitude- an amazing key to better health
Ask the CranioSacral Therapist: What can I do to improve breast health?
Breast health is a huge concern within Women's Medicine. Any mention of breast disease often invokes extraordinary fear in any woman. With one in eight women being affected with breast cancer, our focus should not only be on a cure and treatment but also prevention. … [Read more...] about Ask the CranioSacral Therapist: What can I do to improve breast health?
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Women’s Health and Sleep
Q: I have trouble sleeping, could this be related to my hormones? A: Women are more likely than men to have disturbed sleep, with either difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. These problems often develop in mid-life and can occur in association with hormonal changes. There are … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Women’s Health and Sleep