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Dietary and lifestyle concerns change as a person ages, but the core vitamins and minerals that can help with exercise performance will benefit a person of any age. Young people engaging in regular physical activity should ensure that they have a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals that will help their bodies perform and recover optimally. Here are some important vitamins...

Kids have a lot of energy and participating in sports is a great way for them to achieve their recommended physical activity levels and exert some of that energy. Sports are also a great way for them to learn discipline, physical literacy, teamwork, and social skills. The easiest way for parents to support children who are active is through nutrition. The following...

Going back to school can be a shock to the family system. After a summer of long, leisurely afternoons, the shift in pace, expectations and weather can set up big and little folks alike for crankiness at the least to illness at the worst. A little advance planning with the support of your naturopathic doctor (ND) can help! Together you can set...

Well, believe it or not it is back to school time again! Yes, that is right! It is September again and very shortly, we will be hearing school bells ringing as the Fall Semester begins. Although going back to school after a long and exciting summer can be an easy transition for some, for others it is often a difficult time adjusting...

Ah, the joys of winter: snowball fights, toboggan races, and snow angels. Unfortunately, ‘tis also the season for runny noses, scratchy throats, and tickly coughs. On average, a child will catch 5 to 10 colds each year. No need to panic, these brief bouts of illness actually help to strengthen the immune system. So, although complete prevention is not realistic, there are...

We live in a society where pretty much everyone is stressed out. Even our children seem to be stressed out! I mean come on children!? Really!? What do they have to be stressed about? Well my dear friend, stress can root from anywhere. Stress triggers can come from school, friends, the environment, food, and at home. In our society we are constantly...