The Naturopathic Co.
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Where did your interest in women and children’s health come from? “As a mother myself, I see many women around me who are struggling with hormonal imbalances, particularly relating to pregnancy, motherhood, and even onto menopause. And due to the ever rising health challenges that we see our children facing, these women are often pushing […]
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It’s rare for a true dietary breakthrough to take place, fad diets come and go, however the Mediterranean diet is based on research from the 1950s showing that specific eating patterns from areas around the Mediterranean such as Italy, were associated with lower rates of cholesterol and heart disease. Inflammation is a natural process, a […]
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The study, which was lead by the university of Bologna, followed more than 1000 participants, aged 65-79 from five European countries for 12 months. They then found that of those who were randomly assigned to a Mediterranean diet, participants with osteoporosis saw a reduced rate of bone loss, compared to those who didn’t follow the […]
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These days, children are facing all kinds of health concerns that we have not been exposed to in such numbers in the past. For this reason, children need all the immune support they can, as a protective measure, and as a way optimize their development, health, and wellbeing. The role of the gut microbiome and […]
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Phytonutrients are crucial for children (and adults) in maintaining good health. These plant-based compounds are what give fruit and vegetables their intense color and extraordinary nutrition, helping to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of cell damage. Did you know? Phytonutrients provide protection to us in the same way that they provide protection to the plant […]
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Symptoms of gluten sensitivity fall along a spectrum, and it’s possible to have a gluten intolerance (Non-celiac gluten sensitivity NCGS) without having an allergy to gluten (celiac disease). Symptoms of gluten intolerance may show up in any system of the body, such as the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, and the […]
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Did you know? Studies have linked zinc deficiency with impaired learning, dyslexia, ADHD, asthma, lowered immunity, recurrent infections, diabetes, autism spectrum disorders, and more (Prasad 2013). Deficiency of zinc is on the rise with an estimated 50% of the global population at risk (Chellan 2015), and deficiency in this important mineral also impairs the way the […]
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The world we live in requires a higher antioxidant intake than ever before. This is due to the increase in allostatic load (diet, pH and nutrient status, environmental toxins and chemicals, inflammation, aging, stress, medications/drugs) causing increased oxidation in the body. Free radicals cause harmful oxidation resulting in DNA damage, disease, and accelerated aging, but […]
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Developing eczema in infancy is a risk for developing asthma and allergic rhinitis. 50% of children with atopic dermatitis will go on to develop asthma, and 75% will go on to develop allergic rhinitis (Bantz 2014). This is known as the atopic march. Why the increase in eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis in childhood? There […]
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Superwoman is the new catchphrase of today – used to describe the incredible number of mothers running around, trying to achieve more than any other generation of women before them. But what is the ultimate cost of this ‘Superwomen’ mentality? There is the inclination to feel like your life is on fast-forward, or autopilot, and […]
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Outdoor play Ensure regular, daily, outdoor adventure, play time, and running around in order to break out a sweat. It may sound obvious, but the amount of regular outdoor play that children are participating in is declining. Like adults, children rely on exercise to release toxins and support circulatory health. Outdoor activity has so many […]
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Antioxidants are crucial to maintaining good health. They help protect the body from free radicals, which although are normal components of cell metabolism, they should always be kept in check by antioxidants. If we consume too few antioxidants, then there is an imbalance in the number of free radicals causing DNA damage, oxidation, and accelerated […]
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