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Unlocking the Sunshine Vitamin: The Vital Importance of Vitamin D

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.

Unlock Vitality: Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies with Naturopathic Care

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.

Warning: Parasites at the Cottage

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.

Best Natural Treatment for PANDAS/PANS from a Naturopathic Doctor

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 […]

Why you need to consider naturopathic treatment for tics

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 […]

Healthy Eating for Autism – learn why it’s so important

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, […]

Why is the paleo diet so great?

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 […]

Insider Look at the Nutritional Treatment of PANDAs

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. […]

Natural Autism Support – What is it?

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 […]

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4 things to do NOW for your child with Autism

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 […]

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The Secrets of Perimenopause: How to navigate this uncertain time.

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, […]

An Exclusive Guide to Natural Treatment for PANDAS/PANS

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 […]

The NEW Great Imitator! Chronic Lyme Disease

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 […]

Have you Been Bit by a Tick? 5 Facts you need to know!

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, […]

The Secret Food To Stop Bloating!

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 […]

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Top 10 Tips for Managing Stress During a Global Pandemic

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 […]

The Inside Scoop on Thyroid and Bone Health

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 Three Weeks In! How are your Kids Managing at School?

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 […]