by Dr. Sjovold | May 1, 2019 | Detox, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Weight Loss
“Detoxification” is quite the buzzword these days. There’s a lot of talk about how good it is for us, how it’s a reset on poor nutrition and lifestyle habits we’ve adopted in the course of living life, and what a “miraculous”...
by Dr. Sjovold | May 12, 2017 | Detox, Naturopathic Medicine, Weight Loss
Detoxing has become a bit of a trend in health circles as something we “do” to get rid of dangerous compounds in our body, but in reality, our body naturally works hard around the clock, 24/7, to detoxify itself and eliminate the plethora of toxins, heavy...
by Dr. Sjovold | May 12, 2017 | Detox, Naturopathic Medicine, Recipe
This simple tea has liver support herbs as a base, and tasty herbs that make detox easy, one sip at a time. The tea is best simmered gently, rather than infused. Arctium (Burdock) – Burdock is known as one of the best cleansers in all of herbal medicine. It is...
by Dr. Sjovold | May 12, 2017 | Detox, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recipe
Tangy, crispy, colourful… cabbage is an unsung nutritional superstar. From the Brassica family (which includes broccoli, cauliflower, and kale), this vegetable shines in such popular cultural dishes as sauerkraut, kimchi, borscht, haluski, and cabbage rolls....
by Dr. Sjovold | May 12, 2017 | Detox, Face & Skin Rejuvenation, Naturopathic Medicine
The Ins and Outs of Dry Skin Brushing Want a swift and powerful way to enhance the detoxification process? Dry skin brushing is a century-old technique used to stimulate the lymphatic system (your circulatory system’s built-in waste removal plant) which rids the...
by Dr. Sjovold | May 12, 2017 | Detox, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
Doing detox isn’t difficult. Stay well hydrated with 6-8 glasses of purified, filtered, or spring water. These sources contain the least amount of potential toxins. Let’s lemon! Drinking a cup of warm water with the fresh juice of 1/2 a...
Dr. Sarah Sjovold grew up in a family that valued the use of natural medicines. Thanks to this early exposure, and after receiving both alternative and conventional medicine for a chronic illness, Dr. Sjovold developed a deep appreciation for the art of healing.