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Greetings!
Summer has come early to Newmarket this year! We have already had a few heat warnings and looks like we will be under water restrictions soon (if not already!) This issue has some information about sunscreens and my top 10 natural things for the medicine cabinet.
Enjoy!
Tara
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Sunscreen safety....
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 Boy this is a hot topic. On one hand you don't want to get sunburned and on the other you don't want to take a chemical bath. Never mind the interference with vitamin D absorption. It is really challenging to know what sunscreen is the safest to use. Especially on our children. I have come across an excellent resource from the Environmental Working Group which has the EWG 2010 Sunscreen Guide. This is a great resource you can look up your sunscreen and see its rating as well as see the top rated sunscreens. Unfortunately it is a US based group but many of the products are available here in Canada. One of the top ones available here is Badger Sunscreen SPF 30. Not only does it have an a good rating for UVA and UVB protection but it's health concern is rated low. One of the worst from their hall of shame is Panama Jack Naturals Baby Sunblock SPF50. This one actually contains a potential hormone disruptor oxybenzone - in a baby sunscreen! ....(more)
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Sneezing season
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 Allergies this year for many have been pretty rough. At least rough for those people who haven't seen a naturopathic doctor yet! The hot dry spring and early pollen season caught many people off guard but did you know there are many natural therapies that can help your seasonal allergies. Often we look at allergies as a more systemic issue. What is the immune system like? How about adrenal function? How acidic is the body? All of these things can contribute to seasonal allergies and when you start to get down to the root of what is going on you can make a big shift towards healing. I was one of those kids that had allergy shots from the time I was five until I finally stopped going as a teenager. After that I relied on Claritin for a few years until I went to the naturopathic college. There I discovered the benefits of Greens+ and essential fats. This really made a big difference with my allergies and they continued to improve over the years. I guess some would say I "grew" out of them but I know that by improving my health and getting to some of my underlying issues that was what healed them.
If you or anyone you know has been suffering with allergies this spring I invite them to call the office at 905-836-2723 and take advantage of our new 15 minute meet the doctor visit. They can come and find out if naturopathic medicine can help them and if I am the right person to be their guide.
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Conscious Family Team
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 I have been working with a fantastic group of professionals in York Region known as the Conscious Family Team. Our mission is to support, guide and aid those who want to do their best each day to love, cherish and respect their children, and who want to learn and grow from their roles. We are launching our YouTube channel shortly where you will be able to watch our parenting show! Stay tuned for more information.
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