Naturopathic Doctor Vancouver – Natural Depression Treatment

July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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Depression is a complex medical condition that affects millions of people around the world.  It isn’t always obvious who suffers from depression since its severity and symptoms span a wide range. If you or someone you know has depression, it’s important to seek medical attention right away because it can lead to dangerous thoughts including suicide.  The following information regarding home remedies is only for people feeling depressed or down on occasion.

Eating healthy foods is a 100% natural and safe method of maintaining happiness. Drink lots of water and increase your intake of fruits and veggies.  Staying healthy isn’t complicated, but it does take intentional effort and planning when you go to the grocery store. Try writing a list before you go of your favorite fruits and vegetables and include a few of the foods mentioned below.

Asparagus

The asparagus root is highly recommended for treating depression. The root should be squeezed and crushed until powder appears. If you do this improperly a powder will not form.  Consume about one to two grams of this powder daily.

Apples

Apples are high in vitamin B and potassium, both of which help treat depression. Try developing a habit of eating an apple a day.  Some people find this remedy even more helpful by pairing the apple with a glass of milk and/or some honey.

Eggs/Green Vegetables/Whole Grain Foods/Fish

All these foods are also high in vitamin B and provide the same depression relief as do apples, so you can benefit from more food options.

Rose Petals

Mix a few rose petals with hot water and wait until it cools before drinking.  Some people prefer adding a bit of sugar to help with the taste.  Personally, I can’t keep my mind off soap when I do this, so I opt for natural herbal teas, which are just as great.

Asides from food remedies, relaxation has been proven to help people find relief from depression.  Staying still and focusing on breathing works for a lot of people.  For others, instructional videos, books, or online tutorials on relaxation are a great place to look for additional resources and options. Also seek your physicians input and keep in mind that medications have also been proven to help with depression.

While we’re on the topic of relaxation though, let’s discuss one more method of relief.  Never underestimate the beneficial effects of a relaxing warm water bath.  Heighten this experience by dimming the bathroom lights and reducing any noise to a minimum. Candles can be used too, but just be careful.

It’s worthwhile to note that professional medical advice is invaluable and should be sought after even for those that experience depression on occasion.  Depression can be chronic and while the above remedies are helpful in soothing the symptoms, always do what is best for your health.

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Vancouver Naturopathic – Remedies to Ease Menstrual Cramps

July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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Ladies, we all know it. Menstrual cramps suck.  There’s no sugar coating what is inevitably a bad experience that comes every month.  Most people reach for medications that provide temporary pain relief when the going gets particularly tough. But speaking from experience, too much medication can lead to your body, specifically your gut, wearing out. But what’s a gal to do? Here are some home remedies you can try to get much needed relief from your menstrual cramps.

Across cultures, ginger is highly recommended and rated for its applications in soothing menstrual cramps.  Ginger can be taken in many forms, but fresh is always best.  Try grinding up about a teaspoon of fresh ginger, swallowing it and then drinking a glass of water immediately.  Personally, I prefer to add the teaspoon of fresh ginger to a glass of hot water and waiting for it to cool slightly before drinking all the contents.  Do this for each day that you’re in your menstrual cycle and you’ll experience comfort for sure.

A more exotic remedy is the banana flower. Cook the flower completely and eat it with curd. This will help reduce your pain and flow.

Eat leafy vegetables and whole grain foods for their magnesium content.  This way, you avoid the detriment that sometimes come along with taking magnesium supplements since too much of this mineral can lead to diarrhea and muscle weakness.

Fish lovers, here is some good news. Eating fatty fish containing omega 3 fatty acids helps reduce pain as well when consumed on a regular basis, instead of just when your menstrual cramps are here.  For those who prefer not to eat fish, omega 3 fatty acid supplements are now widely available and don’t worry, they don’t smell or tasty fishy at all.

Together with what you can eat to feel better, you can also increase you level of physical activity. Do what feels good, without overworking your body.  Try simple exercises that don’t require a gym membership, like walking, running, or aerobics and yoga. The good news for those lacking motivation in this area is that simply stretching can relieve pain in some individuals.

While the above are strategies you can test to relieve menstrual cramps, you must keep in mind that each person is unique and some remedies may work better on one person than another. Keep in mind before you suggest these to someone else that some people may be allergic to certain foods or herbal supplements.  At the end of the day, do what feels right to you and soon you’ll be on your way to relief from your monthly menstrual cramps.

If you want to discuss with a professional about menstrual and hormonal irregularities, book an appointment at Naturopath Vancouver, a Vancouver Naturopathic clinic,  at your earliest convenience.

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Naturopath Vancouver – Allergy Symptoms & Relief

July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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Allergy symptoms range from minor irritability to more severe degree of impairment in carrying on daily life at home, work, and play. Common approaches to seeking relief requires a quick trip to the local pharmacy where over-the-counter medications are often well stocked and recommended by friends and family alike. However, if you’re someone who prefers to reduce your intake of medications or you’re weary of what exactly is in those small white pills, you definitely have other options. Home remedies for allergies are more common than you think, with its effectiveness resulting in their ability to continue being passed down generations. See if any of the following appeal to you as remedies to relieving your allergies.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Don’t let the taste deter you. It’s highly recommended for its potency to treat allergies in addition to its beneficial effects towards weight loss, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. To soothe your taste buds, try mixing two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with juice or water every day and watch as your allergies improve.

Red Clover
This home remedy is available in many formats, with the most popular being red clover tea. Red clover wine and herbal supplements (in pill form) are also available.

Fruits & Vegetables
A easy place to start trying a home remedy to soothe allergy symptoms would probably be one of the following. Try squeezing fresh lime juice into your water, or drinking vegetable juices if you aren’t already. Bananas have also been recommended for their effectiveness in fighting allergies.

Acupuncture
This is where sterile needles are placed into the body with utmost precision by an experienced acupuncturist to help treat and relieve symptoms of allergies (in addition to its use in many other areas). Local health spas sometimes offer this to clients, but there are also specialized clinics for this type of treatment.

Other Tips to Reducing Allergies

1. If you have pets, try to limit their area of activity to away from where you spend the most time. Most of the time, this means keeping pets away from the bedroom and work/study room and spending quality time with them in common areas like the living room and kitchen. This will help reduce your exposure to this type of allergen.

2. Mold triggers allergies. Limit your home’s humidity levels by encouraging everyone to use the bathroom fan during and after showers, keeping windows open whenever possible and staying alert for signs of mold growth. If mold has already grown in your home, call a local company about proper removal and prevention strategies for the future. In the meantime, stay away from the affected areas as much as possible.

For more tips on how to get rid of your allergies naturally, book an appointment with naturopath vancouver here.

The above listed home remedies and tips work differently for different people. See what you’re enticed to try and look for new strategies to approach your allergies this season apart from reaching at the medicine cabinet. The possibilities with natural allergy remedies are endless, so rest assured – relief is on its way.

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