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Forest Walks for Health: Five Reasons Why I Prescribe Forest Walks To My Patients
Five Reasons Why I Prescribe Forest Walks Many of us may notice that when we spend time in Mother Nature, we may noticeably feel a little better and may even notice a sense of ease. The really incredible thing about spending time in the forest is that there’s LITERALLY science to back up why we... [Read More]
Why Do I Have Allergies?
Why Do I Have Allergies? We’re quickly approaching seasonal allergy season and I’m helping to prepare patients for their incoming allergy symptoms that can drive them absolutely nuts! Whether it’s your runny nose, sniffling and sneezing, watering eyes, constantly popping allergy meds or fatigue that’s causing the greatest hassle, we can help get your symptoms... [Read More]
Top Tips for Stress
Overwhelming workload, financial demands and tapped out resources are a surefire way to burnout. Stress is a common factor for a majority of the health concerns many experience. Weight gain, cravings, trouble concentrating, un-refreshing sleep, frequent colds and flu and lacking the energy you wish you had, can all be linked to how your body... [Read More]
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Eight Tips for Managing Holiday Stress While the holidays are supposed to be this happy, joyful, magic-filled time of year, so many of us end up extra-stressed, over-indulged and feeling terrible while struggling to actually enjoy it. I’ve put together some tips to manage tasty treat indulgence, control your stress levels and family expectations, avoid... [Read More]
Power Breakfast Smoothie Formula
Dr Shannon’s Power Packed Breakfast Smoothie Formula Not only are smoothies a little easier on digestion because your blender has done some of the hard work for you, but they’re delicious, fast and we pack them full of nutrients. The fun part too is that there are so many combinations and varieties you can choose,... [Read More]
Hydrotherapy Nature Cures for Cold and Flu Season
Hydrotherapy Nature Cures for Cold and Flu Season The roots of Naturopathic Medicine and water cure (or Hydrotherapy) stem back to Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Hippocrates prescribed bathing in spring water to treat sickness and this was revived in Germany in the 1820’s as a Bavarian Monk, Vincent Priessnitz began spreading his great... [Read More]
Use Up Your Naturopathic Benefits!
Do you have extended medical benefits that you need to use up before the end of the year? Don’t let them go to waste! Here I’ve compiled some reasons to make sure you use them up, and also how to go about doing so to make the process a little easier for next year too.... [Read More]
New Clinic Location in Calgary!
I’m Moving! Although it’s sad to say goodbye to Naturmend, I’m very excited to announce that as of September 1st, 2017, I will be seeing patients out of my brand new and very own clinic in Kensington! Click here for my new schedule! We’re moving just a couple of communities over, and will be able... [Read More]
Delicious Summer Rhubarb Juice Concentrate
I’ve been asked for this recipe numerous times, so I decided I should probably make a blog post about it! My lovely auntie Lill is the creator of the recipe, and I’m so happy to be sharing it with you too! It’s so easy to make and perfect for using up lots of rhubarb when... [Read More]
Why I Recommend Supplements
Why I Recommend Supplements in Practice There are natural health practitioners out there who in my opinion, recommend way too many supplements. For myself however, I always try my best with every single patient to minimize things and keep them at a place that YOU’RE able to manage. Sometimes it’s hard because you might come... [Read More]