naturopathic medicine
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
Expanding on our Wellness Wednesday video of yesterday, Jessica Sanguiliano, ND, gives us additional tips for maintaining optimum nutrition during pregnancy. Enjoy! It goes without question that a woman’s nutrition before and during pregnancy influences the health of her baby. Proper nutrition ensures that a woman is taking in the necessary nutrients…
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Balancing Your Plate
Often, as the result of media reportage, we develop the impression that increasing our intake of a single food or nutrient is the key to a healthy diet. In fact, the three dietary practices for which there is the most scientific support with respect to benefit to human health are…
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Homemade Granola Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)
Looking for a healthy snack to pack for lunches? Look no further! We love these nutty, grain-free granola bars that are so easy to make and kid approved. Forget the sugar-ladened granola bars and try these homemade healthy treats. Following our Wellness Wednesday video from yesterday, Du La, ND, shares…
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Musings on the Flu Vaccine
So, a propos of flu season, I thought I’d opine on the flu vaccine. As a naturopathic doctor, the expectation is likely that I’m against it, but I’m neutral to it. What had come to my attention, and what I was thinking of commenting on, was Shoppers Drug Marts’ aggressive…
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The Best Things You Can Do for Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month, and in support of that, a short reminder of three things you likely already know you should be doing to keep your heart healthy. In this week’s blog post, we ask Jonah Lusis, ND what are the best things we can do for heart health.…
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Tempeh Chili
This delicious and nutritious recipe comes courtesy of our friend, Holistic Nutritionist, Joy McCarthy. Joy is the author of Joyous Health: Eat & Live Well Without Dieting, creator of Joyous Health.com, professional speaker, nutrition expert on Global’s Morning Show, Faculty Member at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and co-creator of…
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Curry Cauliflower Saffron Soup (and the Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables)
Brassica vegetables, or cruciferous vegetables, are an extremely important part of a well-balanced and disease preventing diet. Like all vegetables, they’re low in calories, fat, and sodium. They’re also a good source of fibre and contain a variety of other essential vitamins and minerals. In addition to these health promoting…
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The Four Foundations of Children’s Health: Pillar Three – The Microbiome
My third Pillar of Health for families relates to a relatively new area of medicine, the microbiome. The microbiome, as it turns out, plays a role in a wide range of chronic health conditions, including food, environmental and seasonal allergies, eczema, asthma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular…
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The Four Foundations of Children’s Health: Pillar Two – Family Nutrition
In our family, and for the families we work with, we emphasize nutrition as essential for optimal health. Eating a well-balanced, whole foods diet will improve most health issues and prevent a myriad of chronic health problems. We also feel better when we eat better! We do not feel there…
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The Four Foundations of Children’s Health: Pillar One – Whole Family Health
In October, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of parents to discuss strategies for optimizing their children’s health. The discussion centered around four “pillars” of health that form the strong foundation for future health. The first “pillar” of the foundation is “Whole Family Health”. By “whole family…
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What is the difference between the food allergy test I have had with my MD, and an IgG allergy test?
In our last “Ask the Doctor” post for Crohn’s and Collitis Month, Jonah Lusis, ND answers a commonly asked question about IgE and IgG food testing. What is the difference between the allergy test I have had with my MD, and an IgG allergy test? The allergy test you have…
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Should I do an elimination diet or do an “allergy” blood test?
In dealing with inflammatory and irritable bowel diseases, elimination diets and IgG food testing are an important tool in crafting a treatment plan. In this post, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses what they are, and which is preferred. I suspect my diet may be contributing to my digestive symptoms. Should I…