Re-opening, re-building and moving forward
This year has brought a wave of challenges in every area of life – every person, business, and community has been affected. Fatigue, frustration and anger are common and normal reactions to the upheavals we’ve experienced over these past few months. So yes, most of us are exhausted. And yet the demands to adapt, produce, and care for continue.
We need to focus on what is within our power to do and change, and let go of what is not. So be clear on your needs and boundaries. Articulate these for yourself, and for those in your bubble. And respect the needs and boundaries of others.
By taking the lead in fostering a wellness first lifestyle, you are committing an act of kindness for yourself, but you are also supporting your ability to contribute care and support to your family, community, and the world, and to create and achieve what matters most to you.
Naturopathic Medicine Week
It's Naturopathic Medicine Week - a time to remind you who we are and what we do.
So what is a Naturopathic Doctor?
Simply put, naturopathic doctors are medically trained and naturally focused. We're here to listen to your story, to see you as a whole person, to help you understand your body, and to support you on your path to wellness.
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a wonderful medicinal plant that grows plentifully all over Canada. Although you may have encountered it on a nature walk and noticed the sting that gives its name, if you cook or dry it the sting disappears (just wear gloves when foraging!).
Seasonal allergies have you in tears?
Seasonal allergies can be an unwelcome gift of Spring. They can disrupt your regular activities, make it harder to sleep, work and play, drain the pleasure from eating a delicious meal, and cause others to cast leery looks your way wondering it if it really is ‘just allergies’. There are many alternatives from foods and dietary supplements, to botanical medicines to homeopathic remedies that may relieve your seasonal suffering, and offer you a chance to experience the joy of stopping to smell the roses.