by Dr. Sjovold | Jul 12, 2017 | Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements
Happy, hot July! With summer fully in swing, I hope you’re able to enjoy some of the perks of this season and the amazing beauty our province has to offer this time of year. This post we’re looking at how to identify quality supplements, and what the bare...
by Dr. Sjovold | Jul 12, 2017 | Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements
If you can take nothing else, take these. Bluntly said, food today isn’t what it used to be. Poor farming practices, environmental pollutants, and pesticides have depleted nutrients from the soil, or the food undergoes so much refining and processing that any...
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...
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.