Naturopathy

First off, lets talk about remedies that help with prevention. Prevention is much easier to handle, then full-blown flu symptoms. The key here is take them as soon as symptoms begin to manifest or you feel you have been exposed. Some of them, as you will see, can be taken on a regular basis just for simple prevention. Many of them are considered foods.

The vast majority of children are born healthy, and hard-wired to remain healthy. We have, as a culture, lost faith in these facts. And we have over-burdened our medical community with our inability

Mary Aspinwall, ISHom, PCH
Registered Homeopath

“The longest journey begins with a single step.” Lao-Tzu

1. Let food be thy medicine

Keep it real, keep it whole

There is a great old saying “You are what you eat”. So your first step back to being healthy is really an obvious one. Eat healthily. Don’t make this more complicated than it need be.

By Dr. Stacey Rosenberg, Chiropractor (from www.naturalpregnancynaturalbaby.com).

The Top 5 Things You Can Do to Ensure a Healthy, Natural Pregnancy!

1. Eat Well! Strive to take in approximately 200 extra calories per day, mainly from high-quality sources of protein - eat 3-to-4 servings of meat and protein alternatives every day. [1] Consume 3-to-4 calcium-rich foods (from dairy and/or non-dairy sources) daily. Get in at least five (5-to-10 is preferable) servings of fruits and vegetables each day, including two servings of fresh, green veggies, two servings of fruits or vegetables containing vitamin C (to promote iron absorption, boost immune function, improve protein synthesis, and decrease your risk of pre-eclampsia[2]), and at least one red, orange or yellow fruit or vegetable per day. Drink 6-to-8 glasses of pure water daily, and avoid pop/soda/soft drinks and juice as they can lead to excessive weight gain and may have harmful effects on the foetus. [2] Salt your food to taste. Use mainly olive oil for cooking and in your salads and avoid consuming products containing harmful hydrogenated oils and trans-fats. Supplement your diet by taking a pre-natal vitamin containing at least 0.4 mg (400 mcg) of folic acid and 20-to-60 mg of iron. Also consider taking fish oil to increase your consumption of Omega-3 essential fatty acids or incorporating at least 5 ounces of cooked fish per week. [3]