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Why I love being a doula – Du La
Du La, ND, Acupuncturist shares why she loves being a doula! For more great videos on health and wellness, visit our YouTube Channel! Posted: 2017 May 24
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Three Tips to Keep School Lunches Healthy
Du La, ND, Acupuncturist, Birth Doula and parent shares three simple guidelines she follows to help her children feel great and perform at their best at school! For more great videos on health and wellness, visit our YouTube Channel! Posted: 2017 May 24
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Bonding With Your Baby
The first months of a baby’s life are key to establishing lifelong bonds. Du La, ND, Acupuncturist and Birth Doula offers a few simple tips for creating a connection with your new child. For more great videos on health and wellness, visit our YouTube Channel! Posted: 2017 May 24
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Why You Should Meditate
In a conversation with a patient yesterday, we discussed the ways in which a meditation practice may help him resolve his health concern. In the course of this discussion, I found myself referring to different articles I had read on the various benefits of meditation. It occurred to me, much…
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Is It Worth It to Spend More on Nutritional Supplements?
When I started writing this, the intent was to quickly summarize a conversation I’ve had on a number of occasions with patients trying to make educated decisions when choosing nutritional supplements and botanical medicines, but it turned into a bit of a manifesto. There is a huge difference in the…
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Should You Pay More for Better Fish Oil Supplements?
A while ago we were interviewed on fish oil supplements in general, but practically, is there a difference in quality between products (which, as with most things, is generally reflected in cost of products on the market). Ultimately, the interview wasn’t published, but the information is useful, so here it…
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To Flu Vaccine, Or Not Flu Vaccine: Natural Approaches to Flu Prevention
This blog entry is in support of our Wellness Wednesday video of this week, and a continuation of last week’s topic of flu vaccine decision-making. Flu vaccine prescription is outside the scope of practice of naturopathic doctors: we do not prescribe it, or dissuade people from it’s use. Our responsibility…
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To Flu Vaccine, or Not Flu Vaccine
… that is the question: Whether ’tis Nobler in the mind to suffer. The Slings and Arrows of public pressure, Or to take Arms against flu infection, … It’s flu season again, and with that our busiest season of answering the question: Should I get the flu vaccine? To be…
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Magenta Quinoasotto (Gluten-free)
The holidays are full of festive gatherings and this gluten-free, delicious and nutritious recipe is sure to be a hit with any party crowd. Sharing is caring! (for more great recipes, click here) Serves: 4 Ingredients Quinoa Dressing Directions Adapted from Pure Green MagazineVol. 4 / Food & Drink
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Your guide to healthy snacking
This week on our Instagram, our practitioners are sharing their favorite snacks to help motivate and inspire you to snack smart. Wonder what an ND looks for when choosing what to snack on? In this post we will share our tips for selecting the best items to nosh on. During…
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Recommendations for added sugar
The W.H.O. recommends that not more than 10% of a child’s daily caloric intake should come from added sugars. Wonder what that looks like practically speaking? You would be shocked! Check out this #WellnessWednesday video to find out just how much fruit juice is too much.
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Warming Carrot, Garlic, Ginger Soup (Vegan, Gluten-free)
In Traditional Chinese medicine cooler weather means we should select warming foods to nourish our body. Du La, ND gave us a short list of her favourite everyday warming foods and this easy recipe to incorporate them into your weekly meals. Enjoy! Serves: 4-6 Ingredients Directions Love this recipe? You can find more…