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Seasonal Allergies: Tips from a Naturopathic Doctor

By Dr. Sheena Wu, ND As spring blooms and temperature arise at last, for many it also signals the dreaded seasonal allergies – relentless sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itching. If you’re among the one-quarter of Canadians grappling with seasonal allergies, here are some tips to help you enjoy the season – Herbal [...]

The Elimination Diet – What it’s for and What to Expect

By Dr. Sheena Wu, ND The elimination diet is a short-term diet with the purpose of identifying food sensitivities that may be contributing to negative symptoms or conditions. It temporarily removes potentially sensitizing foods and reintroduces them back into the diet to observe any potential influence or effect it has. What is food sensitivity? [...]