Written by Dr. Kinga ND If it feels like your kid comes home from the first week of school with a cough, you're not imagining it. New classrooms mean new germs, less sleep, more stimulation, and a schedule shock after
Written by Dr. Kinga ND Every August 1 to 7, the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, recognized in over 170 countries including Canada. It's a good prompt to discuss something that comes up in almost every early postpartum visit: the
Sun Safety, Simplified: Vitamin D, Sunscreen, and What Actually Protects You By Dr. Kinga, ND As a naturopathic doctor, one of the most common questions I get every summer is some version of "Should I really be wearing sunscreen every
Written by Aileen Dunbar, Pediatric Sleep Coach Are you an expectant or new parent struggling to figure out the best time for your baby to nap or go to bed? You're not alone! One of the most common concerns for
By: Kayla Neves Cabral RMT Congratulations on the new addition to your family! We understand that this is such a joyous yet overwhelming time in your life. Are you taking the time to care for yourself and your changing
By: Dr. Cassandra Ceccarelli ND A scar is the body's way of healing and/or replacing lost or damaged skin. A collection of cells and collagen cover the injury site allowing it to heal. In healthy tissue, collagen is neatly
By: Dr. Kinga Babicki-Farrugia BSc, Hon. ND. Iron & Pregnancy Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in pregnancy. As your blood volume increases, so does your need for more iron rich foods. If iron stores
By: Dr. Kinga Babicki-Farrugia Hons. BSc, ND. Healthy Eating in Pregnancy - Fats Healthy fats are essential for baby's development but also for mamas health too! They are needed for proper neurologic, brain, and eye development but also for hormone
By: Dr. Kinga Babicki-Farrugia Hon, BSc, ND. Protein Your protein needs, like other nutrients, go up in pregnancy. Protein helps to form new cells for both mom and baby and is essential to building baby's body. Consuming adequate protein can
By: Dr. Kinga Babicki-Farrugia Hons. BSc, ND. Healthy eating whether in pregnancy or not doesn't have to be complicated! A well balanced diet is pretty important to good health but even more so when you are pregnant. Colour First things
