by Dr. Sjovold | Nov 12, 2016 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine
There are many benefits to trying therapeutic steam inhalation to overcome various health issues. Most commonly, warm, moist air is breathed into the congested mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract to help loosen the dry cough...
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...
by Dr. Sjovold | Oct 12, 2015 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Recipe
It may sound like the most unlikely of flavour combinations – stinky, tangy, sweet – but on the list of grandma’s home remedies, this recipe sits up near the top as a catalyst of good health that can be enjoyed every day. Perhaps it’s the antimicrobial, antibacterial,...
by Dr. Sjovold | Oct 12, 2015 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine
They start every year around this time – media announcements encouraging us to get the annual flu vaccine. For many, it’s a topic that stirs questions, strong opinions and some confusion. While opinions differ on the flu vaccine’s safety and...
by Dr. Sjovold | Oct 12, 2015 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Supplements
Think of your body’s immune system as an army whose entire purpose is to keep you healthy and strong. It is a defense shield against the onslaught of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and allergens that surround us everywhere we go… including the cold and flu viruses that...
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.