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Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND | May 11, 2016
You want to improve your energy, sharpen mental focus, have less pain and prevent age-related chronic illness. Optimal health and efficient metabolism begins at the cellular level. Let’s start by gaining an understanding of the role mitochondria have in health and disease. Mitochondria 101 Our cells are composed of hundreds to thousands of tiny powerhouses …
Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | April 28, 2016
Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, post nasal drip… it’s allergy season again! Naturopathic medicine has lots to offer those who suffer this pesky condition. Here are my top five, go to suggestions for hay fever and inhaled allergies. Gut health: I have seen this over and over again for allergy sufferers. Even …
Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | March 7, 2016
It’s March and spring is on it’s way but it seems we’re still in the thick of cold and flu season. There are many things that we can do to keep our immune systems strong; eat a healthy diet, avoid sugar, get enough sleep and keep stress in check, to name a few. Here’s something …
Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | February 24, 2016
Upcoming workshop! Preconception Care: prepare your body for healthy fertility, conception and baby. Thinking of having a baby in the next year or two? Increase your chances of a healthy conception, pregnancy, birth and baby. This workshop will combine a discussion with Dr. Alexis Blanks, ND, about naturopathic support for achieving the best health prior …
Dr. Alexis Blanks B.SC, ND | January 19, 2016
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a promising 2012 study of cocoa on our cardiovascular health. The study is a meta-analysis, meaning that it combines the results of several independent trials. It looked at many different factors to do with our cardiovascular health such as blood pressure, lipid (fat) profiles, fasting blood sugar/insulin, inflammatory mediators …