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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hard to get out of bed in the morning? Low energy throughout the day? Feel like you need an afternoon nap? Hard time losing weight? Dry skin? Thinning hair? Cold hands or feet? Do any of these sound familiar? If so, you may want to take a closer look at […]
Many people are unaware of the effects that your thyroid and thyroid medication s have on bone health. A proper thyroid balance at every age is imperative! Thyroid hormones are key regulators of skeletal development in childhood and bone density in adulthood. Hypothyroidism in children may cause slow bone maturation […]
We’re 3 weeks in. How are your kids holding up? Most people are worried about the first few days of the school year. How are their kids going to adapt to: – a new teacher -new classmates -more school work compared to the previous year -adjusting to waking up early […]