Vitamin D is a unique nutrient because our bodies can make it with a little help from the sun. When our skin is exposed to sunlight, it synthesizes Vitamin D from cholesterol. It’s like our bodies are little solar panels, converting sunlight into a form of Vitamin D that we can use. Learn about vitamin D benefits, sources, and deficiencies.
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Do you feel tired, weak, or anxious? Do you have pale skin, dark circles under your eyes, or hair loss? These could all be signs of nutrient deficiencies, and unfortunately, these deficiencies are not commonly tested for during your yearly blood test run by your family medical doctor.
Concerns over nutrient deficiencies are one of the most common reasons why people seek the support of Naturopathic Doctors. Unfortunately, nutrient testing is not common practice on your yearly blood test run by your family medical doctor and so many people experiencing the signs and symptoms of many of the most common deficiencies aren’t getting the proper care needed.
Are you planning a summer cottage getaway? Cottaging comes with so many great benefits, but there’s often a down side to the cottage life…parasites.
The world of PANDAS/PANS can be a very frustrating ones tarting with trying to get a medical professional on your side to help support your child in need. I have many parents who either are unable to find the care they need or are currently working with their MD/psychiatrist and […]
Most people with tic disorder or Tourette Syndrome have not tried natural medicines like supplements, herbals and dietary changes, to help with their symptoms and underlysing cause. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider natrual treatment for your tic disorder or Tourette Syndrome: Natural remedies can help reduce the […]
As a parent of a child with autism, you have to decide every day what food they should eat. As much as it may be difficult to stay in line with a healthy diet for your child due to busy lifestyles and shuttling them from therapy session to therapy session, […]
The paleo diet is a way of eating that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods that were available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. This includes meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, and excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, and processed foods. One of the main benefits of the paleo diet is its emphasis […]
Obsessive compulsive behaviour, anxiety, terror, phobias, tics, irritability, mood swings, developmental regression, sleep problems, and hallucinations are all symptoms of PANDAS, a crippling neuropsychiatric disorder that emerges unexpectedly in childhood. This variety of symptoms are thought to be brought on by an autoimmune reaction to a Group A streptococcal infection. […]
Interestingly, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may affect up to five million women in the US. If you struggle with symptoms including weight gain, difficulty losing weight, acne, missed or irregular periods, thinning hair, extra hair on the face and chest, and fertility problems, you are not alone. Untreated PCOS can […]
Did your child receive a recent ASD diagnosis? You have them on waitlists for a number of therapies, or perhaps have even started a few, but have you started supporting their needs through their health? Most likely not, as many believe that ASD is a behavioural concern and not a […]
Whether your child was just recently diagnosed with autism or perhaps they were diagnosed years ago with a developmental delay, there are some great services available to help support their needs behaviourally like ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) and IBI (Intensive Behavioural Intervention). Unfortunately, you may have already felt that there […]
There are many things we do in our day to day life that affects our immune health. Factors such as diet and lifestyle play an important role in improving and optimizing immune health. Here are 5 tips to improve your immune response throughout all stages of life. 1. Reduce and […]
Written By Danielle O’Connor ND What a confusing time, one day i feel like myself, energetic, optimistic and feeling great, and the next i’m impatient, fatigued, cranky, bloated and feeling like a hot mess. Did i do something different? I’m still eating the healthy foods and getting my exercise in, […]
As a Naturopathic Doctor that sees many patients with PANDAS/PANS, I often get parents inquiring about what can be done for their child naturally and if it can be combined with what is being done by their pediatrician. Let start with some general info in case you’re at the start […]
Nothing’s better than soft, smooth, silky newborn baby skin…until it’s not so soft and smooth. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that eczema affects up to 20 percent of infants. Parents often find that their infant has beautiful, clear skin for a few weeks to months but then a few […]
Chronic Lyme Disease is a multisystem illness with a wide range of symptoms and/or signs that are either continuously or intermittently present for a minimum of 6 months (as defined by ILADS). The illness is a result of an active, ongoing infection by any of several members of the Borrelia […]
If you’ve recently been bit by a tick and don’t know where to start, here’s some interesting facts you should know. Lyme Disease is the #1 tick borne infection in the US Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia Burgdorferi The acute “viral like” illness includes symptoms of fatigue, sore throat, […]
So what is this mystery food that everyone should be eating more of? Nope, not apple cider vinegar (which seems to be the cure for all conditions these days on Dr. Google). Pineapple! Yep, that’s right. I bet you didn’t realize that this tasty fruit from the tropics holds quite […]
Have you ever had your stress levels tested? 🤷🏻♀️ Did you even know that this was a thing? 🤔 The most direct measure of stress is cortisol. This test can be run by blood, urine or saliva. It can also be run in association with hormones like thyroid, estrogen and […]
Does anybody else feel like they’re living in the movie ‘Groundhog Day’? Sleep, eat, work, help the kids with school, and repeat. The monotony of our new ‘normal’ with the feeling of not having control, or knowing what is happening with the world in the next weeks to months to […]