Ever wonder who sees a Naturopathic Doctor? Well the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) surveyed Naturopathic Doctors to determine what health conditions they saw most frequently in their practice. The results were: As a whole I would agree with the list provided by the AANMC. However, in my personal practice I would add a few conditions to the list: . My additions are based on my personal experience as a Natur...
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Stress, Relaxation, and the Impact on our Health During stressful events – be they physically or emotionally stressful – our bodies produce large amounts of epinephrine (adrenaline) to prepare our bodies to take action. This is commonly known as the fight-or-flight response. On the other hand, when the body and mind are relaxed the body releases chemicals that reduce action of the nervous system – eliciting what is called the re...
Elderberry has been getting a lot of respect in the media in the past year, but it has long been revered by Naturopathic Doctors and herbalists as a potent immune booster and medicine for the prevention and treatment of influenza. What is Elderberry? Sambucus nigra berries Elderberry, or Sambucus nigra is one species of elder that is grown primarily in Europe and western Asia. It is a shrub or small tree that has small black berries. The l...
There is no question that teens need their sleep. Often parents recognize when their teens are sleeping too late – waking at noon or later, but insomnia in teens often goes unnoticed. An article in the journal Sleep suggests that 12.5% of teens experience insomnia and that in almost half of those teens the insomnia is chronic. This means that insomnia is just as common in teens as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. So why are teen...
Pregnancy is a time of growth – growth of a baby, growth of a mother’s belly and growth of a family. And in pregnancy, as in life, sometimes there are growing pains! Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine provide mothers with a safe and natural form of health care that can effectively manage the growth and ‘pains’ of pregnancy. Acupuncture during Pregnancy Many physical, emotional, and spiritual changes occur throughout a pregn...
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In adults the causes of iron deficiency tend to be pregnancy and menses (in women) and gastrointestinal bleeding (in men). In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences. Dietary Influences on Iron Levels Lentils are a vegan source of iron The effects of diet on iron levels are well-known. Eating a diet low in iron-rich foods will result in iron...
91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). This study represents the first time BPA levels were measured at a national level in Canada. Urine samples from 5,600 Canadians aged 6 to 79 years were collected between March 2007 and February 2009 at 15 sites across Canada. Canadian Teens Have Highest BPA Levels The average Canadian has a mean ...
You wouldn’t consider going through pregnancy without taking a multivitamin supplement. Did you know the teen years are second only to pregnancy in nutritional needs – but how many teens are taking a multivitamin supplement? Not enough! The NHANES and NHANES III (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) both concluded that: “The highest prevalence of unsatisfactory nutritional status occurs in the adolescent age group” Read ...
Teen girls aren’t likely to be thinking about their risk for osteoporosis, but maybe they should be. Peak bone density is reached for most women in their early 20s, and what they are eating in their teen years has an enormous impact on the health of their bones later in life. Calcium is an essential mineral found in dairy products, leafy green vegetables (spinach, mustard greens, collard greens), almonds, tofu, broccoli, green beans, tofu, a...
Nutrients to Avoid in Excess During Pregnancy Vitamins and minerals are vital in supporting a healthy pregnancy. However, some nutrients can cause problems when taking in excess amounts during pregnancy. Make sure you are not over-doing it with these nutrients during pregnancy. Some nutrients should be avoided in large doses during pregnancy Vitamin A Birth defects are associated with vitamin A intake over 10 000IU per day. Birth defects...
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