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 | Feb 27, 2019 | Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Perimenopause & Menopause, Recipe, Women's Health
There is no quick fix to the complex puzzle of balancing our hormones, especially during the perimenopause and menopause years. However, even small choices we make today in favour of our hormone health do much to create a positive shift in the long-term. Including in...
by Dr. Sjovold | Jan 23, 2019 | Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recipe, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Winter (especially our cold, wet BC winter) begs for comfort and coziness. Try curling up in front of the fireplace with one of these natural, hCG diet-friendly twists on traditional favourites…
by Dr. Sjovold | Sep 26, 2018 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recipe
An easy, flavoursome, feel-good soup for when you sense a cold coming on. So it turns out grandma was right – chicken soup really is one of the best things to help fight the common cold and the nasal congestion that goes with it! Grandma may not have been able to...
by Dr. Sjovold | Nov 12, 2017 | Immune Support, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recipe
Strengthen your defences, deliciously. This recipe is a classic example of using food as your medicine. It’s something that can be brewed up if you’re feeling run down, or as a between-meal boost for your digestive and immune system, or just because it tastes great....