Author Archives: drmomnd

About drmomnd

Naturopathic Doctor. Proud momma. Interest in Women’s health. Pediatrics. DIGESTIVE health. Breast-feeding enthusiast. Live Like You Give A Damn Blogger. Passionate about living your best life.

Why I am an advocate for natural labour induction

Posted on September 10, 2012

As an ND it’s probably fairly obvious that I am going to opt for the natural approach whenever possible, however, it should be understood why it is so important to go into labour naturally.  Labour does not happen all at … Continue reading →

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Chia, Banana and Coconut Cream Pudding (Gluten Free)

Posted on August 31, 2012

Since the theme this week is picky eaters I thought I would share with you one of my son’s favourite healthy treats.  What I like about this dessert is that it’s tasty so you can serve it to your child … Continue reading →

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The Picky Eating Phase… How to deal!

Posted on August 28, 2012

The last few weeks have been particularly challenging for us here in our household.  My lover of all foods has been a bit picky, eek! The son of a naturopath, picky? How dare he! I have been lucky thus far … Continue reading →

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Has PMS got hold of you? There is hope!

Posted on August 22, 2012

You’re weepy, bloated, irritated, eating large amounts of chocolate, your breasts hurt and your skin is breaking out… You’re probably thinking pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is something we all just have to live with, right?  Wrong!  Just because a condition is … Continue reading →

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Teenagers- Advancing Our Society Or Major Pain In The Butt?

Posted on August 15, 2012

Last week I was watching The Nature Of Things with David Suzuki. It was discussing teenagers having a very important role in the advancement of our society from an evolutionary standpoint.  I thought that this was such an interesting topic … Continue reading →

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Skin-to-Skin: Bonding with Baby

Posted on August 7, 2012

You are handed the most amazing little bundle and you count ten perfect fingers, ten perfect toes and draw in a deep breath as you meet your baby face-to-face for the very first time… There are simply no words to … Continue reading →

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Summer Peach Crumble (Gluten Free)

Posted on August 2, 2012

Here is a delicious summer treat that you can happily feed your whole family.   I have made it organic, gluten free and with ghee (clarified butter, making it less allergenic).  You could certainly modify the recipe by using coconut … Continue reading →

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Live Like You Give A Damn: Laughter Heals

Posted on July 27, 2012

Did you know that the average baby laughs about 300 times per day and the average adult only laughs about 20 times per day? It was evident to me that children appear to laugh more than adults, but seeing these … Continue reading →

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Summertime Fun!

Posted on July 20, 2012

Summer is in full force and what a beautiful summer it has been so far!  There are so many great things about the summertime, such as: being outdoors, BBQs, splash pads and the sun.  Although there is so much to … Continue reading →

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Attention Oakville Moms!

Posted on July 19, 2012

A great opportunity for you to get out, meet other families and connect with the Momstown Oakville community. momstown is turning 5 in August and we are ready to celebrate!  We invite you to come and celebrate withmomstown Oakville on Tuesday, August 14 … Continue reading →

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