Category Archives: Dr. Mom ND

Happy ‘Healthy’ Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Here is my brief explanation on the difference between natural and refined sugars, just in time for trick or treating! I know many children will be consuming mass amounts of chocolates and candies this evening and so I wanted to … Continue reading →

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My Balance Is… Juggling mommy-hood while still making health a priority Part 2

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

A while back, I covered 8 things that I believe will help you achieve and maintain optimal health as you balance your life as a mom.  I’m covering 8 more.  Why?  Because I believe that finding the balance between caring … Continue reading →

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Partnership With The Halton Doula Group

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Are you currently pregnant or wanting to get pregnant in the future?  Have you heard of doula services? Doula’s are incredible support for woman as the name literally translates to ‘woman caregiver’.  They are an experienced labour companion who provides the woman … Continue reading →

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Mommy- Must Have: Travel Tips

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

I love to travel! I have been blessed with the opportunity to see different parts of the world throughout my lifetime.  Whether backpacking around Europe for the cultural experience or to work in a traditional hospital in Vietnam, I really … Continue reading →

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MyBalanceIs… Juggling mommy-hood while still making health a priority

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Health is not merely the absence of disease, it is about living optimally.  This can be extremely challenging when you are juggling children, a spouse, meal plans and career all the while striving to feel good.  Becoming a mom myself, … Continue reading →

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Why I am an advocate for natural labour induction

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

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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The Picky Eating Phase… How to deal!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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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