Author Archives: Tracy Palmer
Holiday Baking: Reindeer Droppings
Getting started on your holiday baking? Try this recipe for a chewy chocolate treat: Reindeer Droppings! Well technically, I was told they are called “Moose Droppings” but I switched it up for the holidays! Our lovely office administrator Jenn brought these into the office and they were a hit! I’ve since made them at home, […]
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Myth Busting Video #3: You Either have to See an MD or an ND
It is a common misconception that Naturopathic Doctors are anti-conventional Western medicine. For me personally, this is just simply not true. In my ideal world, the most common health care model would be one based off an Integrative Medicine philosophy. This would be a wholistic, client centred model with a common goal of healing using […]
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Myth Busting Video #2: Naturopathic Medicine is Nothing More than “Hippy Dippy” Medicine
People who aren’t familiar with Naturopathic Medicine have all kinds of different impressions about it’s philosophy and practice. After the 2nd World War and into the 1950’s, conventional Western Medicine began deeming Naturopathic Medicine as “quackery.” Heck, even my well-intended younger cousin would tell her friends that I was studying to be a “Witch Doctor” […]
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Myth Busting Video 1: A Naturopathic Doctor is the Same as a Natural Health Practitioner
In my previous life as a Registered Nurse, my title was protected. Meaning, when I met another lady or gent who introduced themselves as a Registered Nurse, I was confident in the training they had gone through and the licensing exams they had completed in order to get their designation. There were standards and there […]
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Gluten and Dairy Free Seafood Chowder
Warm up with this GLUTEN and DAIRY-FREE Seafood Chowder! Absolutely delicious and EASY. Trust me, you’ll want to try this one! What you need: 3 Tbsp. ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 large carrots, diced 2 potatoes, chopped 4 cups chicken or seafood stock (I used […]
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3 Ways to use Water to Fight off Colds and Flus for the Whole Family
In a previous blog post we discussed tips to put into practice in your everyday to help prevent the cold or flu. Now perhaps you didn’t get all your ducks in a line or maybe despite your best efforts you may still come down with a bug. Well don’t fret, there are ways you can […]
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Eggs and Heart Health: Friend or Foe? A Look at the Science
I still have patients that frequently come into my office and proudly talk about the healthy food choices they make and very often will highlight the fact that they eat egg whites and avoid yolks “because they are high in cholesterol.” This is a completely understandable response because for years the media has engrained the […]
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5 Ways to Boost your Immune System Naturally
Well it is that time of year, COLD and FLU season. So, why not try to prevent it?! Drink your water. Keeping hydrated keeps your mucous membranes (one of your protective barriers) healthy and prevents bacteria and viruses from entering your body. Eat a whole foods diet, avoid sugar, and maximize on these immune boosting […]
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The Guiding Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Doctors adhere strongly to six guiding principles that outline the fundamental naturopathic approach to health and healing. These principles separate naturopathic medicine from other forms of health care: First Do No Harm Naturopathic Doctors treat using safe and effective therapies and medicines. They emphasize gentle approaches to care in order to minimize side effects, […]
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My Road to Naturopathic Medicine
I have been where you are. Well…maybe not exactly, but there was a time when I too felt unwell and overwhelmed by that feeling that I did not have control over my own health. When I was a University student – studying to be a nurse – there was a point when I was taking […]
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