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The Cortisol Rhythm
"NDs do that?" Stressed? Maybe you should have your cortisol rhythm checked! Stress is unavoidable in our modern lives and this places a...
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Is your child getting enough sleep?
Food for thought One out of every four children in Canada isn’t getting enough sleep according to guidelines. How much sleep does a child...
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"Have a little wine"
Fun Fact Friday Did you know that moderate wine consumption is recommended in the bible? "Stop drinking only water, but have a little...
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March 17th
Upcoming Hailing from Douglas, I always look forward to St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy this weekend’s celebrations!
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Red clover
Bot Med Wed St. Patrick is said to have used the clover to teach the Irish about the Trinity. Did you know that red clover can also be...
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Stress and depression
Food for thought Does your mood improve when you go on a relaxing vacation? I was just looking at a study that was able to distinguish...
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Reading together: screen or paper?
Fun Fact Friday Mother-child shared story reading can be a warm, positive, engaging experience for both involved. When it comes to...
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Daylight Savings Time
Upcoming Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. Be sure you and your clocks spring forward on Sunday!
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Black Cumin
Bot Med Wed I recently discovered black cumin and its great potential for helping my patients. There is research supporting its use for a...
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Vitamin B12
“NDs do that?” Low energy? Trouble concentrating? When was the last time you had your vitamin B12 levels checked? This is one of the most...
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Gearing up for Lent
Food for Thought As Lent approaches, I've been revisiting research on the health benefits of fasting. Intermittent fasting has received...
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The Pirates of Penzance
Getting to know Dr. Rachel I’ve always enjoyed musical theatre, whether on stage or from the audience. Looking forward to taking in Our...
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38 Trillion
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that your body houses about 38 trillion bacteria? You have more bacteria in your body than human cells!...
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Seedy Sunday
Upcoming: Seedy Sunday is happening this weekend at the Rankin Centre. I’m looking forward to checking it out!
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Cinnamon
Bot Med Wed If you’re looking to better control your blood sugar then consider adding 1/2 tsp cinnamon to your daily diet. Cinnamon is...
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DUTCH Hormone Testing
“NDs do that?” I enjoy working with women to get their hormones sorted out, which often involves some lab work. When it comes to testing...
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Pen and Paper
Food for thought Children are spending increasing amounts of time in front of screens, including in the classroom. I was recently reading...
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The Flying Fathers
Getting to know Dr. Rachel Last weekend, I got out to the big hockey game in town between the Flying Fathers and a team of Pembroke Minor...
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Seafood Time
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that a serving of oysters contains more zinc than most zinc supplements? Time for some seafood!
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Dr. Kidd
Remembering an excellent doctor, man of faith, and mentor: Dr. Kidd. I probably wouldn’t be a Naturopathic Doctor if I hadn’t crossed...
