Summer is here and many families (mine included) will pack up the car and hit the road for fun and adventure. What I've learned from 10 years of traveling with kids is that you MUST plan for food and the inevitable moments of boredom that come with travel. And while...
I recently saw a video shared social media that praised a mother for strictly keeping her kids away from sugar. I won’t post it here, but it labelled her as the “Anti-Fat Mom” and the person that...
Most pregnant women experience some degree of heartburn during their pregnancy, often towards the end when that sweet little baby is making its presence known! For some, it's a mild inconvenience after a large meal, for others it's more bothersome making sleeping and eating an unpleasant chore. Why am I getting...
As parents, we often spend a lot of time thinking about our parenting decisions, especially when it comes to food choices. As a parent, I know I’ve worried when one of my children hasn’t eaten enough, or only wants toast for days on end. And, as much as I want...
// // Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that affects children and adults. It is estimated that 5-20% of children may develop IBS, with symptoms such as: Tummy pain, Bloating or visible abdominal distension Excessive gas Diarrhea Constipation Many parents are eager to find a dietary...
I see many pregnant women in my practice, and I love working with moms and dads to-be as they are so inspired to live and eat well. But, inevitably, they’ll come to an appointment upset because they’ve been told (or fear) that they’ve “gained too much weight”. Just recently, a...
Taking about infertility can be hard, especially if you’ve already been talking about it for awhile. So, here’s what you can expect at your first appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor. 1. Bring copies of any bloodwork and/or other tests you’ve had done. If you’ve already been worked up by a family doctor...
// // Pregnant and experiencing a change in bowel habits? Just another one of the many wonderful “woes” of pregnancy! Constipation is a frequent complaint amongst pregnant women, even for those who don’t typically experience it! You can thank progesterone for that as it tends to slow everything down a bit! Laxatives...
// // Pregnancy. That time in a woman's life when she feels her body is not her own, and often feels like her food cravings are being driven by something other than her taste buds! We've all heard stories of late night trips to the grocery store, or impromptu...
Planning a pregnancy? If you’re thinking about trying to conceive in the next 3-6 months, you may want to think about a few things first. 1. Folic Acid. Most women have heard about taking folic acid, but not all folic acid is created equal. Some people carry a gene that makes it...
We've recently just overcome the "picky eater" stage at our house, and I've also been counseling a number of parents about how to add variety to their child's diet. Here's a typical scenario I hear about: "My child used to be such a great eater. She'd eat anything and everything we...
Probiotics are a hot topic these days, among parents and doctors alike! Once thought to only influence gut heath, we now know that maintaining a healthy population of gut bacteria (a.k.a. microbiota) is essential to good health. There are many influences on our gut bacteria ranging from how we enter...