Boost Your Immunity: The Power of Healthy Eating for Your Family
As cold and flu season sets in, maintaining a strong immune system becomes more important than ever. One of the best ways to support your family’s health is through clean, nutrient-rich foods. By reducing processed sugars and focusing on wholesome, natural ingredients, you can give your immune system the fuel it needs to fight off […]
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 want to explore natural supportive […]
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 frequency and intensity of tics: […]
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, the importance of diet cannot […]
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 medical one. Studies show that […]
New Shocking Study Shows that 95% of baby foods tested were high in Heavy Metals
When I saw this study I was absolutely shocked! Nearly all foods made for babies contain at least one toxic heavy metal that can harm brain development. The study tested 13 different types of foods like baby foods, infant formula, cereal, puffs, snacks and purees and juices. 168 containers were tested from 61 brands (so […]
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 morning -being tired from a […]
The Brain Game – Concussion Support for Rowan’s Law
Today is Rowan’s Law Day, September 25th! Are you wondering what this means? It means that there will be stricter guidelines to ensure our children’s safety in sport when it comes to head injuries and concussions. As a mother of 4, I am so pleased to see that the government and organized sports programs are […]
Why Diet and Nutrient Changes can be Beneficial for Children with Autism
Dr. Danielle O’Connor ND explains the importance of treating the medical aspects of autism. She explains dietary and nutrient interventions and the biochemistry behind their application. If you have a child on the spectrum and are interested in seeing if dietary changes can improve their behaviour, sleep, speech and cognition, check it out!
Nurtition for Autism – 5-Day Smoothie Challenge
Even in the past 3 years we have seen many scientific studies on the benefits of a healthy diet on behaviour and cognition in autism. Gluten-free, casein-free, and modified ketogenic are amongst the most recently studied. In clinical practice I use a specific autism diet that is a combination based on Derek McFabes research, the […]
3 Tips to Lower Childhood and Teen Anxiety
I am very fortunate to love what I do, but i must say, some days are more difficult than others. A large part of my practice is focused on childhood and teen anxiety (i also see adults), and it is so upsetting to see the frequency of children coming in and not even knowing what […]