by Dr. Sjovold | Apr 24, 2019 | Allergies, Naturopathic Medicine, Recipe, Supplements
One is the “stinging” forest weed your mom warned you about, the other comes from something that stings. Stinging nettle and bee pollen have long been used in traditional health circles as treatment against the hay fever (allergic rhinitis) that becomes a...
by Dr. Sjovold | Mar 27, 2019 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recipe, Supplements
Is it possible that something so delicious could be so good for you too? Yes! Now that the days are getting warmer and we’re starting to shed the layers, it’s easy to fall susceptible to seasonal viruses floating around. Keep your immune system primed and...
by Dr. Sjovold | Nov 12, 2017 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements
Bounce back from viruses faster. Sometimes, even your best efforts don’t keep the nasty cold or flu away. Instead of suffering the endless sniffling and coughing, and going through a Costco-sized supply of tissue, consider giving your body a boost of high dose...
by Dr. Sjovold | Jul 12, 2017 | Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements
Buying supplements used to be as easy as walking into the health food store and asking for some Vitamin C or a multivitamin. However, in the last decades, the natural health movement has exploded and now the average person is confronted with more choices than ever...
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...
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.