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How Eating Tiny Microbes May Help You Feel Better

10/9/2017

 
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If you haven’t heard about the idea of supplementing with probiotics--bacterial strains--the concept can be a little off-putting, especially in mainstream North American society which is generally fearful of germs. But probiotic supplements have been gaining popularity, earning the rank of third most popular natural product for both adults and kids in the 2012 National Health Interview Survey.

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The Power of Prevention: love yourself like you love your car.

7/5/2017

 
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What's more valuable to you: your car or you? One of the observations I have made since moving back to Canada is that Canadians do not want to pay for healthcare. We contribute to our Medical Services Plan and we believe that our "free" healthcare system should be all we need. And for some, it is. However, many Canadians are still struggling with health issues, despite having a family doctor and access to low-cost or "free" lab testing and imaging. This has me thinking about one of the six guiding principles in naturopathic medicine: praevenire, or prevention. It is such a simple word and yet its power is immense. Even as a naturopathic doctor, I often gloss over this word. What does it mean to practice prevention and why do so few of us do it? Why do so many of us have difficulty investing in ourselves?

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9 Things to Expect When You Visit a Naturopathic Doctor

4/9/2017

 

by Dr. Erica Volk

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​Welcome to my blog! If you have arrived here, you are likely already curious about naturopathic medicine and potentially seeking an alternative to your conventional health care. If this is the case, congratulations! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see you flourish! You are at an amazing juncture and taking one more step forward has the potential to dramatically change your life. Below are some of the wonderful things you have to look forward to when you see a naturopathic doctor, as I learned through my own experience as a patient.

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