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...
by Dr. Sjovold | Apr 10, 2019 | Allergies, Naturopathic Medicine
Allergy season is just around the corner and for many it is a dreaded time of year that leaves them dependent on antihistamines, boxes of tissues, and any other medications they can find to help relieve their symptoms. If this sounds like you, look no further…...
by Dr. Sjovold | Apr 12, 2017 | Allergies, Naturopathic Medicine
If you are a hay fever sufferer living in our naturally lush Lower Mainland, there’s little comfort in know that very soon you will be surrounded by snowy cottonwood, yellow tree pollen, blooming flowers, fluffy dandelions, grass, and more… and that it...
by Dr. Sjovold | Apr 12, 2016 | Allergies, Naturopathic Medicine
Even if you’re one of the fortunate few to not be affected by allergies of some sort, chances are you know someone who is. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America estimates that one in five people suffer from some type of allergies. Food allergies, fragrance...
by Dr. Sjovold | Apr 12, 2016 | Allergies, Naturopathic Medicine
Sinus irrigation with salt water, also known as “nasal lavage” or “nasal irrigation” is a procedure that acts to dislodge mucous and draw out infection in order to cleanse the nasal passages and ensure free air flows through both nostrils. The airborne...
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.