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Local Spring Fruit and Veggie Home Delivery
If you are thinking about eating a bit better you may have decided to eat more fresh fruits and veggies or to eat more local foods. We've talked previously about getting a farm box delivered to your home and there is a new company in Victoria that does just...
Naturopathic Medicine Week
Every year, during May, Naturopathic Physicians and our associations take a week to celebrate our profession and to promote our medicine. This year, during the week of May 7-13, 2012, naturopathic doctors all over the country will be conducting free events in local...
2nd Annual Greater Victoria Autism Resource Fair
Join us at this year's Greater Victoria Autism Resource Fair at the University of Victoria Student Union Building. The fair takes place Saturday May 5th from 10-3:30 pm with free admission. Come and see the featured speakers, enjoy a Kids Play Zone and the...
Environmental and Seasonal Allergies: Fact and Fiction
Victoria is well and truly into Allergy Season with lots of angry red eyes and snuffling noses. We've previously discussed the testing methods and sublingual allergy drops, but we haven't talked about what might be allergy triggers. Many people have an idea of...
Seasonal Allergies: Immune modulation and desensitization.
Here in Victoria, one of the first signs of spring are the beautiful cherry blossoms lining many of our streets. And then the close second is the multitudes of people wandering around with bloodshot, watery eyes, chronic sniffles and itchy red noses. Seasonal...
Eating Organic Realistically!
There are so many reasons to eat organic: you know you aren't getting or supporting the use of pesticides, your food is richer in nutrients (and flavor), and you are making a choice to support your health with food. Excellent! Now ... how is this going to fit...
Cookus Interruptus: A laugh for while you cook.
I should be more careful when looking for nutrition blogs. I found "Cookus Interruptus" a video blog by Cynthia Lair, and got stuck watching the videos for an hour! Not only was I taking notes about the recipes, by the end of the first video I was hooked by the...
Alliance for Natural Health comment on the AMA’s article about Multivitamin use.
A well phrased comment on the recent journal article about Multivitamin use. It is a good reminder to look at sweeping claims with a critical eye and to make your own conclusions. Click below to see the commentary.Shame on AMA’s Archives of Internal Medicine
Helpful hints about how to negotiate a safe and fun Halloween!
I've talked before about two fantastic magazines (The Autism File and Gluten Free and More). This month, both have articles discussing how to make Halloween fun, safe and stress-free of families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or special diets. Gluten Free...
Eat your way to a healthy immune system: Kid friendly herbs
Immune support is a big topic in our Clinic in the fall. "What can I do to keep my whole family healthy as the weather turns and the kids go back to school?" Below are my two best tips for family immune support. Yumm! And enjoy your healthy family. Step 1: Clean...