Exercising during pregnancy produces a host of benefits, from reducing symptoms of depression to shortening the amount of time spent in labour, as well as decreasing the risks of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Many pregnant women, however, shy away from including strength-training in their...

Tylenol/acetaminophen is used by over 50% of pregnant women in the US. Most care-providers presume that Tylenol is safe in pregnancy, but it is not completely without harm. Tylenol use in pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of hyperkinetic disorders and ADHD-like behaviours...

I finally had the perfect fitness routine going – alternating jogs and circuit training in the mornings, cross-country skiing on the weekend, and a weekly date with my new roller derby team. Then, as I was trying to slip on a sock while bounding...

While pregnancy is typically thought of as a time for celebration and “basking in the glow of new life,” many women struggle through this period of their lives. Up to 16% of pregnant women meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression, and figuring out...

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...

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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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.

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.

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...