Common Conditions – Chapter 4: Fatigue

Welcome back to common conditions - This Chapter is on Fatigue.I feel like this chapter, we need to start out with a definition. Because it can be pretty difficult to define being tired versus fatigue. Here we go. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary, fatigue is extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion orContinue reading "Common Conditions – Chapter 4: Fatigue"

Common Conditions – Chapter 3: Cold & Flu

Welcome back to my common conditions series where we go over common conditions I see in office- this is the chapter on cold and flu! I could arguably do this chapter at any point in the year - and if you are like me and have already been hit this fall, then you may haveContinue reading "Common Conditions – Chapter 3: Cold & Flu"

Common Conditions- Chapter 2: Diarrhea

Welcome back to common condition - this chapter is diarrhea! Last time we covered the other end of the spectrum, when things are moving too slowly - constipation! This time we are covering when things are moving too quickly.Like I said, it can be uncomfortable or taboo to talk about our poop, but the lessContinue reading "Common Conditions- Chapter 2: Diarrhea"

Common Conditions – Chapter 1: Constipation

Welcome to the first Chapter of Common Conditions - Constipation!We have this fear or disgust around talking about our poop. The thing is, everyone poops! Whether you use a toilet, a diaper, a colostomy bag or the woods - we all go! And unless we talk about it, it can be difficult to know whatContinue reading "Common Conditions – Chapter 1: Constipation"

Common Conditions Chapters: Introduction

Welcome to the first chapter of my ‘Common Conditions Chapters’ where I will be going over common conditions that walk into my practice! This chapter is to introduce YOU to what I do, so you can better understand the layout to follow. First - I am a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Nova Scotia out ofContinue reading "Common Conditions Chapters: Introduction"

What Does an Appointment Look Like?

If you have never visited the office of a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), or had a friend/family member who has described in detail what their appointment was like, it can be difficult to wrap your head around what exactly we do.To complicate matters, not every ND works the exact same. We have a course we generallyContinue reading "What Does an Appointment Look Like?"

School Bus Initiative

The focus of our last quarter has been working with local groups to improve bus networks. We believe that it is vital to provide transportation options for children living in rural areas. Thanks to our donors we were able to fund 50 buses and 200 cars that transport children to schools all around the globe.