Posts in Immunity
Preparing for Back to School: Managing Stress & Anxiety

This year’s school year will be unlike any we have experienced. Times of transition and change can be stressful under typical circumstances but given these unprecedented times, it is understandable that stress, anxiety, and general feelings of uncertainty may be elevated for both parents and kids.

As a naturopath, I help patients of all ages learn techniques to cope with anxiety and stress.

Here are my top 7 recommendations for managing stress or anxious feelings:

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Not Feeling Well? Heal Yourself with Items Available at Your Local Grocer

Next time your down and out with a cold or flu, head to your local grocery store to pick up some of these herbs to boost your immune system naturally. Here are some of the best herbs that have healing properties and an affinity towards enhancing the body’s ability to cope with common illnesses, such as viral colds, flus, sinus congestion, and much more. Even if you find yourself needing some extra support in the form of antibiotics or other conventional medical interventions, these plant based medicines can still work wonders in speeding up your body’s ability to heal itself.

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Spring Has Sprung... & So Has Your Allergies

With beautiful spring weather comes fresh plant/tree life and their pollens which can trigger our allergy symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and sometimes skin issues. Did you know that you can prevent your seasonal allergy symptoms before they appear? Naturopathic medicine has safe and effective natural solutions for preventing allergies and their symptoms before they hit you hard. In case you haven't beat the symptoms, I can still help you manage them. Visit www.durhamnaturopath.com to book a complimentary consult to discuss how naturopathic medicine can help. 

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