A Naturopathic Doctor’s Top Supplements for Spring
Spring is a season for renewal – the perfect time to reset from a long and cold winter. When it comes to our supplement routine, I highly recommend changing things…
Dr. Laura Belus, Naturopathic Doctor
5 Supplements We Should All Be Taking Now That We’re Spending More Time Inside
It seems like the Stay-at-Home message is going to last a bit longer than we anticipated. Regular habits like commuting to the office, heading to the gym, and sticking to…
Do You Need to Worry About Vitamin D in the Summer?
Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, vitamin D is most easily absorbed through sunlight. However, depending on where you live (like Canada!), the sun’s rays may be too weak to provide…
Why Heart Health is Something We Should *All* Care About
When we think of heart health many of us think it’s something we need to worry about ‘later’. We aren’t always thinking about heart attack and stroke prevention. But we…
How this Naturopathic Doctor Supplements for Sleep & Stress
Dr. Laura Belus, Naturopathic DoctorDr. Laura Belus is a Naturopathic Doctor that focuses on detoxification and hormone balance for weight loss, stress management, and greater energy. She believes in making…
3 Supplements to Support Your Mental Health
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. Anticipating an upcoming exam or job interview, or worried about a loved one’s surgical outcome are all situational examples where short-term anxiety…
Thinking of Taking a Probiotic? Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
Probiotics are a big topic. They’re live bacteria that our digestive systems need to function optimally. Our immune system and hormones even take instructions from the good bacteria (i.e. probiotics)…
How a Low Carb Diet Affects Women’s Health
A carb is one of three macronutrients that our bodies use for energy (the other two are protein and fat). They’re all used in the body to make the energy…
Low Sugar Swaps to Help You Reduce Your Sweet Tooth
Does anyone truly NOT have a sweet tooth? Whether it’s a refreshing fruit sorbet or a piece of chocolate on your afternoon break, we all enjoy a little something sweet…
The 4 Essential Oils You Need for Cold and Flu Season
Essential oils are powerful compounds made from the petals, leaves, and peels of plants! While they’re amazing for brightening up a space or helping us feel calm, there’s a couple…
How to Make Snacking Work For You
Snacking has got a bit of a bad rap. With the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding, it doesn’t leave much room to snack between meals. And…
Why Choose Whole Food Supplements?
Supplements are traditionally made using ingredients (vitamins, minerals & herbs) that have been extracted from their natural state. For example, citrus fruits naturally contain vitamin C, but when you buy…
The Supplements Babies and Kids Actually Need
The growth and development of little ones is vital for long term health as adults. Babies and kids require important nutrients to support their immune system, brain function and energy…
Natural Ways to Achieve Hormonal Balance
Pretty much everyone is concerned about ‘balancing their hormones’. And for good reason! Hormones are important signalling molecules that tell our bodies how to behave. Whether you’re looking to maintain…
These are the Top Nutrients Your Hair Needs
Who doesn’t want long, lustrous locks? It seems like every minute there’s a new miracle product that claims to transform your hair from dull to dynamite in a matter of…