Written By Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen | Naturopath Victoria BC Preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy starts in the preconception period, 3 months prior to conception. This is the time when the oocytes are maturing, and are particularly vulnerable to nutritional and environmental stressors. During the preconception period, naturopathic doctors recommend targeted lifestyle modifications and fertility supplements to help improve your reproductive success. Preconception care

Written by: Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen, ND | Naturopath Victoria BC The old saying goes, we are what we eat, but does this apply to fertility? Do diet and lifestyle changes really impact fertility outcomes? The short answer is that yes, the evidence suggests that nutrition and lifestyle may play a role in fertility outcomes. However, there are of course caveats to this rule. For instance, if you have structural concerns that are impeding your fertility (ie. blocked fallopian t

In my newest article in alive Magazine, I cover what 'kid safe' natural remedies I regularly prescribe in my clinical practice. From cold and flu management, ear aches, and sleep issues, I cover it all. Enjoy! Click here for the full article.

When you are trying to start or expand your family, there is nothing more heart breaking then not achieving your intended goal. In Canada, 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive experience fertility challenges. Having said this, many people are turning to acupuncture to help achieve their family building goals. Acupuncture can be used to enhance your natural fertility, or can provide adjunctive support to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and

We live in a very busy, stressful, on-the-go society. We work long hours while juggling the demands of family life, we sacrifice sleep, we rely on coffee to keep us awake, and reach for sugary foods for an extra energy boost. Over time these habits affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. When we engage in stressful activities our bodies enter into a ‘fight or flight’ response. Cortisol is a hormone that is released from our adrenal glands to provide us with a bur

Parenting a child with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be overwhelming and frustrating. Academics may be compromised, listening skills at home may be causing family tension, and emotional stress may take over your child as you’re trying to navigate your way through ADHD assessments and treatment options. You are not alone. It is estimated that 3-5% of school-aged children have ADHD. This means that in a standard classroom, or 25–30 children, at least o

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Busy Kids can be a challenge - but you can help them thrive! Click here to read Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen's newest article published in...