Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND What is it? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that is screened and diagnosed in the 2nd trimester, effecting about 5-10% of all pregnancies.1,2 This condition is rapidly increasing in North America, partly due rising trends of overweight/obese individuals, which translate to rising numbers of overweight and obese women […]
Robyn M Fritz MA MBA Space clearing for businesses In the last of a three-part series on space clearing for businesses, I’m going to walk you through an actual clearing. While this is directed to your business, you can also adapt this ritual for your homes. In Part 1 we discussed what space clearing is—the
Dr. Sarah King, ND The dentist’s office is one place that most people don’t look forward to visiting. Our mouths are very personal places, and the vicinity to our noses make us emotionally reactive to the smells, correlating the experience with the scent of medical gloves and fluoride. That uncomfortable feeling of tools and hands
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND We are all too familiar with the broken refrain that to lose weight we must eat less and exercise more. However, starvation portions and more time on the treadmill doesn’t work. This series examines several simple tweaks that help keep weight off. Read part one of this series on weight loss here.
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND Folate is an Important Part of a Healthy Diet Naturally occurring folate, which is a water-soluble B9 (as found in leafy greens), is an important part of a healthy diet. Folate deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, infertility, heart attack, stroke, ulcers, macrocytic anemia, and other illnesses. Additionally, folate is
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone development with low Vitamin D levels causing osteoporosis, decreased bone mineral density and an increased risk of fracture.1 Newer research now suggests that Vitamin D also affects mood and behaviour1, metabolism2, the immune system2, heart1, muscle repair3 and bone development1. The term Vitamin D
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND Elderberry Rosehip syrup is a cold, flu and cancer prevention remedy FOR USE WITH: Cough Cold Flu Hayfever Constipation Illness prevention Cancer prevention Virus Cataracts Arthritis USES: For cold and flu prevention: Kids 1 tsp per day, Adults 1 tbs per day During Illness: Kids up to 6 tsp per day,
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND Tylenol after childhood shots, or even before, is common advice to parents vaccinating their children. Tylenol has become synonymous with easing childhood pain and discomfort with the tagline the pain reliever hospitals use most. The idea is that the active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen or paracetamol as it is called in
Dr. Angie Krause, DVM, CVA, CCRT As the paleo diet becomes more popular in the US, many pet parents have started to question the use of grain in their pet’s diet. There are many opinions about grains for cats and dogs. A veterinary nutritionist would tell you that corn is a great source of protein
Dr. Allison Galan, ND Plants have been shown to be effective in removing toxins from air in our environment. They can be especially effective in small areas, where an accumulation of toxins build up over time. As so many products we purchase and consume are filled with chemicals, starting your own household garden can be
