5 conditions that must be met before I will prescribe castor oil for induction

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

One of the questions I get asked most often is “how can I avoid an induction?” Pregnant women are well versed about the risks of inductions and the “cascade of interventions” that can result from them. They know that inductions increase their chances of...

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Castor oil packs: how and why you’ll want to try them

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Have you ever considered using castor oil packs? These are an amazing tool to decrease pain and inflammation and stimulate the lymphatic system. They are great for swollen and painful joints, liver detoxification and menstrual pain.

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Summer product drive – order sunscreen by May 15th!

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Are you looking for natural organic sunscreen, toothpaste or deodorant that is safe for the whole family? Check out Terra Life’s product page (http://terralife.ca/terra-products/) for the full slate of options.

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6 tips for getting veggies into your kids!

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Having trouble convincing your kids that broccoli and spinach are more exciting than pizza and chips? Check out my top six tips for getting veggies into your kids.

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6 Things To Know About Boosting Your Iron Levels

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Iron-deficiency is something I see often as a student clinician at the Boucher Naturopathic Clinic in New Westminster, in both my pregnant and post-partum patients, and in women generally struggling with fatigue. Check out my top six tips to optimize your iron levels.

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Super Sleep Tips

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Not getting the restful sleep that you need? Is it leading to fatigue, depression, weight gain, hormonal dysregulation or digestive problems? Addressing sleep issues is a key piece of the wellness puzzle. Here’s some tips that I often share with my patients at the...

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The down-low on managing your sugar cravings

by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

As any tired mom will attest to, when you're sleep-deprived anything sugary seems like a godsend, even though it will make you even more tired in the long-run... Here's the naturopathic scoop on how to manage sugar cravings and get on track towards a...

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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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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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