Naturopathic treatments for colds and coughs

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

This has been a particularly rough year for colds – both stubborn and severe. Finding ways to kick those infections naturally, without antibiotics seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. And if getting well faster means fewer holiday days wasted, less lethargic grumpy...

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Child Wellness Week at the Boucher Clinic

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

The Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic, where I am a student clinician, will be hosting a Child Wellness Week from February 23rd-28th. During this week, pediatric patients (infants to age 18) will be eligible for a free wellness visit, and four additional visits for $99....

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Avocado fudgesicle recipe (vegan, gluten-free)

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Our kids are in love with these fudgesicles, and so are we! This recipe also makes a lovely healthy mousse/pudding (it looks great in a wine glass with raspberries and a sprig of mint on top), or can be frozen in popsicle molds to...

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New clinic shifts for 2015!

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

My clinic shifts for 2015 have just been announced - I will be accepting patients as a student clinician from January to June 2015 at the Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic in New Westminster (at Columbia Skytrain station) on Mondays from 8am to 8pm and...

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Cycling in the city – with kids!

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Cycling is such an amazing way to spend time together as a family, stay fit and healthy, and explore new places - and of course help release some of that endless kid-energy! Here are our best family cycling tips - with gear options from...

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Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free cooking!

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Changing your family's diet when you learn of a food sensitivity (through an elimination diet or from an IgG test with a Naturopathic Doctor), can be a challenge. Here's a little cheat sheet on our favourite swap options that have allowed us to still...

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Reducing plastic in the kitchen

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

The health impacts of plastics in our lives, particularly disruption of hormonal pathways, are become ever more apparent. While most people are aware of the dangers of BPA, there is mounting evidence that BPA-free plastics are also unsafe, so we are on a mission...

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Veggie pate recipe (vegan, gluten-free)

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

This recipe came about from trying to emulate a delicious (but pricey!) veggie pate we bought in a health food store. This popular recipe is now another lunch staple for us - our kids love them so much they call the "pate cookies"!

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Terra natural health products – holiday drive

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Check out Terra's natural health products - natural organic toothpaste and deodorant for stockings, dream pillows for young and old, and even sunscreen for the ski bum in your life. To order in time for Christmas, place your order by November 23rd.

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Protein ball recipe (vegan, gluten-free)

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Keeping active kids on the go - without sugar, gluten or dairy - poses a worthy challenge. : ) We came up with this protein ball recipe after getting frustrated with the packaging and high sugar content of typical protein bars. These protein balls...

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