Childhood Fitness

The importance of engaging children in physical activity and teaching them to enjoy an active lifestyle cannot be understated.  Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the inviting outdoor weather and encourage all family members to get some healthy exercise.  Click here to read more.

A study conducted by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Innovative Research Group Inc. finds that Ontario patients say that naturopathic medicine reduces the use of prescription medications and emergency room visits. Click Here to read more.



The Canadian Naturopathic Foundation supports research and public education for the advancement of Naturopathic medicine in Canada.  A key pillar of this mission is the funding of Naturopathic research and reporting important research results to the public.  Research is key to ensuring that naturopathic treatments and recommendations are based on scientific investigation and evidence.  Click Here to read more.

Sun and Summer Safety

We’ve had a few very nice days this Spring, so nice in fact that it’s got people thinking about sun safety already! While it would be nice to live in a world where everything on the shelf was safe, that is sadly not the case.  I’ve had a number of people ask about sunscreen, so while I’m far from a sunscreen expert here are some things to keep in mind. Click Here to read more.

Check out this great video on The Family Naturopathic Clinic

The Family Naturopathic Clinic is a joint project of the Young Parents Support Network, Acacia Integrative Health, Amy Gilchrist ND, Kristin Schnurr ND, and The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. The only clinic of its kind in Canada, The Family Naturopathic Clinic provides Naturopathic health care free-of-charge to young parented, low income families in Victoria.

Need a Sugar Fix? Thoughts on Overcoming a Sugar Addiction
Think sugar isn’t addictive? Think again. A study conducted at Princeton University found that rats could indeed become addicted to sugar, and would display symptoms of withdrawal after a period of time without their “sugar fix”. And more concerning is that the researchers found that sugar acted as a gateway drug for the rats. Click Here to read more.