Eggs are a common food allergy Food allergy testing is one of the tools Naturopathic Doctors use to assess health in our patients. In Naturopathic Medicine our goal is to find the cause of symptoms of illness and disease. In some people the cause is the food we eat, and a sensitivity or allergy to those foods. In this article I will answer some of the most common questions people have regarding food allergy testing. I would know if I had ...
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As a mother to a pre-schooler, a pregnant woman and a Naturopathic Doctor when I venture out of Toronto into the great outdoors (or even out into our backyard!) I am very mindful of avoiding pesky insects – and also avoiding poisonous insect repellents! The most common ingredient used in commercial insect repellents is DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) – a solvent that is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age or in pregna...
Candida (Candida albicans) is a yeast that is a normal part of our digestive flora (the bacteria that lives in our digestive tract) and in the vaginal region in women. Under certain circumstances the candida yeast can grow excessively and lead to symptoms that negatively impact our health. What Are the Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth Candida overgrowth (also known as chronic candidiasis, systemic candidiasis or chronic yeast infection) affects...
There is nothing better in winter than a nice hot bath. And a bath that was prescribed by your Naturopathic Doctor is even better. Just tell your partner, roommate or kids that you *need* to spend 20 minutes enjoying a quiet soothing bath – your doctor told you to do it. Why take an Epsom Salts bath? An Epsom salts bath releases toxins and metabolic waste by enhancing perspiration. Epsom salts also contain magnesium sulfate, which is ...
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