EcoParent Magazine

Don’t know which cooking oil to use? You’re not alone. Let’s take the mystery out of cooking oil and discover the benefits and pitfalls of each. With so many cooking oils available, it can be difficult to decide which one to use and when. Considerations such as nutritional profile, smoke point, and amount of processing are key attributes when trying to decipher the mystery.

The Fertility Journey: From Basics to Support

Angelica obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she continues to work as a teaching assistant between seeing patients in private practice. Previously, she attended the University of Toronto, where she received an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction.

As parents, we’re used to easing our little ones through a cold or flu, but what do you do when you’re the one who’s sick? Powering through your days and to-do list as usual can become a challenge—and without strong supports in place, this can even delay you from getting better. Thankfully, there are convenient and natural remedies that can help ease symptoms and give the immune system a boost, speeding up your recovery so you can get back to feeling your best.

Along with the excitement of the holiday season, there often come quandaries around maintaining a healthy balance to feel our best. Festive indulgences, late nights, and social gatherings can easily throw wellness routines off track, especially when they depend on restrictive habits that already feel like a chore to maintain. What’s the secret to making realistic health goals, and what should we even prioritize with so many conflicting opinions to find at the tap of a button?

Did you know that the average clothing item today is only worn seven to fifteen times before it’s discarded? In a world dominated by fast fashion and trends that quickly come and go, it can be easy to overlook the importance of garments like heirloom pieces, handmade gifts, and hand-me-downs. These items not only carry sentimental value, but are also an antidote to the wastefulness and ethical costs of fast fashion.

Acupuncture can help restore balance to your overall health and optimize your digestion. Imagine you’ve eaten a clean meal and you didn’t overeat, but you still feel those recurring symptoms of bloating and indigestion, leaving you feeling full and heavy. Why are you experiencing these symptoms? This is the question I get asked all the time in clinical practice. And while the symptoms can be similar, the experience is very different for each person.

Effy is a naturopathic doctor and registered acupuncturist. She’s the owner and director of Hygeia Naturopathic Clinic, located in East York, Ontario, Canada. With over 10 years of clinical experience, she helps men and women attain optimal health and vibrant energy by addressing the foundations—the gut. info@hygeianaturopathicclinic.com

Winter’s chill coupled with its dry, heated indoor environments can easily wreak havoc on your skin and hair, leaving them in desperate need of some extra TLC. While the cold strips the skin of its natural moisture, it also causes hair to become more fragile and prone to frizz. To keep your skin glowing and strands strong this season, adjust your beauty routine with natural, nourishing products designed to protect and replenish.

Every day we clean something in our homes: kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, laundry—rinse and repeat. On the surface, they appear to be clean, but when we look closer at the products we’re cleaning with, we realise we’re replacing dirt and grime with poisons that are harming our children and our families. So, stop using harmful chemicals to “clean” your home and clothes, and start using safe products that truly make them spotless. Here are a few to get you started.