On Monday, April 10th from 12 - 7pm Dr. Dawn is offering complimentary chiropractic treatments for individuals who bring in canned dog or cat food (pate style), pet towels, blankets, or sheets, 'Science Diet' kibble or other dry pet food, or pet toys to be donated to the BC SPCA. Contact the clinic to book your spot! Space is limited!
Read moreStress, Fatigue & Burnout: Cortisol & Adrenal Fatigue | Naturopath Victoria
We live in a very busy, stressful, on-the-go society. We work long hours while juggling the demands of family life, we sacrifice sleep, we rely on coffee to keep us awake, and reach for sugary foods for an extra energy boost. Over time these habits affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Learn how to take back your health and improve your energy levels by treating the underlying cause of your fatigue - STRESS (...)
Read more24-Hr Yogurt. Low In Lactose. Full Of Probiotics | Naturopath Victoria
Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that is created by adding beneficial bacterial cultures to warm milk. With temperature control and time the milk sugar, lactose, serves as a source of food for the introduced beneficial bacteria, which transform lactose into tart tasting lactic acid (...)
Read moreNatural Health Solutions For ADHD | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria BC
Parenting a child with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be overwhelming and frustrating. Academics may be compromised, listening skills at home may be causing family tension, and emotional stress may take over your child as you’re trying to navigate your way through ADHD assessments and treatment options. Conventional stimulant therapy such as Ritalin, although can be effective, can cause unwanted side effects. Because of this, many parents are turning to naturopathic medicine for answers. In this blog article, Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen shares her 6-step evidence-based approach to managing ADHD naturally (...)
Read moreBack Pain, Neck Pain And Headaches | Chiropractor Victoria BC
Where does the pain come from? Most cases of back and neck pain are caused by nerve irritation from spinal joints that become locked or slightly misaligned due to muscle tightness, occupational stresses, prolonged standing, sitting, or from mild strain injuries, slips, falls, sports injuries, physical trauma, and foot problems. All of these factors lead to locked or misaligned spinal joints that irritate nerves and cause neck and back pain and also headache (...)
Read moreIBS Symptoms Caused By Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) - Dr. Carla Cashin, ND
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, presenting with symptoms of abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of an overt disease process. Unfortunately, standard treatments often provide little relief and those with IBS are left with symptoms that negatively affect their quality of life. The good news is new treatment protocols from leading hospitals in North America are being developed and combined with naturopathic approaches that focus on addressing a common root cause of IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) (...)
Read more21-Day New Year Cleanse Challenge! | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria BC
Join us at Juniper Family Health for a naturopathic physician guided 21-day detox to cleanse your body and mind. Start your new year right! (...)
Read moreJuniper's Favourite Healthy Holiday Treats | Naturopath Clinics Victoria BC
Need some inspiration for your holiday baking? Look no further! Here Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen and Dr. Carla Cashin share their favourite holiday treat recipes (...)
Read moreDr. Dawn's Holiday Fundraiser! | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC
On Monday December 19th from 2 - 7pm Dr. Dawn is offering complementary chiropractic treatments for individuals who bring in a non-perishable food item to be donated to Anawim House (...)
Read more3 Home Remedies For The Common Cold | Naturopathic Clinic Victoria BC
If the common cold strikes your household this holiday season, try these 3 naturopath approved home remedies to help shorten illness duration, and get you feeling better faster (...)
Read moreVitamin D and Your Immune System - By Dr Meghan van Drimmelen
Vitamin D is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies I see in my practice. Studies show that 40% of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D blood levels in the winter, and 25% have insufficient levels in the summer. This widespread deficiency is concerning, because vitamin D plays such an important role in so many areas of our health (...)
Read moreCombat Cold And Flu with Black Elderberry | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria
Black Elderberry has a long history of use in Europe and North America in the treatment of colds and flus, and is well known for its antiviral properties. Multiple studies now support its effectiveness in cold and influenza, reducing symptom severity and shortening the duration of these infections(...)
Read more5 Tips For Better Bedtimes | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC
Having troubles getting the kids down to sleep? Read alive Magazine's article 5 Tips for Better Bedtimes: Help Your Child Get to Sleep Naturally. Here freelance writer Will Ritcher interviews Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen where they discuss how bedtime routines, diet, stress levels, and herbal and nutritional supplements can influence your child's sleep.
Read more6 Ways To Help Busy Kids Thrive | Juniper Family Health | Victoria BC
Busy kids can be a challenge—but you can help them thrive! Read Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen's newest article published in alive Magazine to learn how nutrition and leisure time can affect your child's energy levels. Here she offers her top 6 tips to help busy kids excel, and discusses when it is appropriate to get your child assessed for ADD/ADHD.
Read moreGluten Intolerance: Is It A Fad? | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria BC
Avoidance of gluten containing foods has gained significant popularity in recent years. Whether it’s from a blog post, newspaper article, book from a celebrity doctor, a friend or colleague, or your own health care practitioner, most people have come across a discussion of a gluten-free diet at some point. With all this gluten fanfare, many are still left confused about whether there is truth to the health claims of gluten-related illnesses and gluten-free diets, and whether or not they should be changing what’s on their own dinner plate (. . .)
Read moreMeet The Naturopathic Doctors Of Juniper Family Health | Victoria BC
Read the interview to find out why the doctors chose naturopathic medicine as their career paths, how the clinic came to fruition, where they were practicing previously, and special interests in practice. There's more! Take a peek into her lunch box and (...)
FREE SEMINAR: Female Hormones 101 | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria
Come join Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen on July 14th for a comprehensive 1.5-hour seminar on female hormones. Learn how to manage hormone changes (...)
Read more7 Natural Treatments For Seasonal Allergies | Naturopathic Clinics Victoria
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Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, can affect not only our productivity at work or our tolerance to outdoor activities, but also our energy levels during the day and our quality of sleep at night.
Read moreMicrobes: Foe or Friend? | Naturopathic Doctors Victoria BC
Many of us grew up afraid of bacteria and were encouraged to use all measures possible to sterilize our bodies and living spaces. The overuse of antimicrobial soaps and antibiotics has diminished their efficacy, and in many cases this war on microbes has not only been futile, but actually harmed our natural healthy bacteria (...)
Read more15 Tips To Prevent Nausea & Vomiting In Pregnancy | Naturopath Victoria
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affects approximately three quarters of pregnant women in the first trimester. About half of all pregnant women experience both nausea and vomiting, one quarter experience nausea alone, and one quarter luck out all together (...)
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