Holiday tips, tricks and hacks Dr. Maria Del Mar Rodriguez Most of us can feel a little bit overwhelmed during this season. Perhaps, you are traveling to see your family, or hosting parties. But have you thought about your health? As a Naturopathic physician, I am committed to educating whole families about self-care, prevention […]
Seasonal Weather Changes Dr. Sarah King, ND The changing of weather and seasons can be tough on many of us. Depending on where you live, you might be experiencing frigid cold temperatures, snow fall and freezing rain, or for our friends in the south, the temperature shifts might only include transitioning to longer-sleeved shirts and
Overbooked for the holidays? Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Work-life balance nonexistent? Driven by fear of missing out? Trying to fit too much in during this wonderful, frenzied season can quickly lead to overload, stress and illness. Here’s my natural prescription for maintaining a healthy balance during the holidays. 1. Make mindful choices Instead of driving
Dr. Emily Chan, ND The holidays can sometimes act as a magnifying glass to amplify the stress you already have. In this article you’ll learn about a few essential oils you can use to give you some relief, or a bit more mojo. We will start with a real life scenario you can relate to
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND It’s the End of a Long Day and Sleep is Just Minutes Away Your head finally hits the pillow and you know that in just a few minutes you’ll drift off to sleep until you finally wake up in the morning. It’s routine now. You sleep straight through the night, wake
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND The Body Makes Vitamin D Naturally from Exposure to Sunlight Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient the body makes naturally from direct sun exposure to the skin. Despite many food sources having been fortified with Vitamin D, levels remain epidemically low in North Americans.1 While genetics contribute to these low
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND Torticollis, or wryneck, literally means “twisted neck” in Latin. A common transient condition found often, in individuals who have slept in the wrong position. A chiropractic adjustment or extra minerals can typically alleviate this type of torticollis. In newborns, torticollis can happen due to positioning in the womb, after a difficult
Dr. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND Bones give our bodies structure and make movement possible. But for postmenopausal women in particular, natural changes in bone physiology can put freedom of movement at risk. Unfortunately, there is more to the story. Did you know that there is a higher risk of life-threatening events associated with the
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, HBSc., ND “How can I get more energy?” This is a common question that many individuals in our day and age wonder. While many of us will resort to something caffeinated to increase our energy, there are many other ways to help support energy – whether you need a quick boost or
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman “You have an entirely different body now,” my midwife said at a routine prenatal visit during my second trimester. While that’s not completely true – I would jump at the chance to trade in the bulging disc in my lumbar spine for a new, healthy one – it is partially
