Fall is here! Which means back-to-school routines, cooler weather, more time indoors and, inevitably, the return of coughs, colds and other respiratory infections. For families with young children, managing recurring illness can feel like a full time job. Young children may experience 6–12 upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) per year, particularly as their immune systems are still developing. As we get older, we tend to get fewer infections, but many adults know the fr

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You're considering booking in an initial consultation with your naturopathic doctor, awesome! You're one step closer to feeling more empowered about your health. Seeing an ND is an investment of your money and time, so before you make the leap here are a few questions to keep in mind to make sure it's a good fit. I'm assuming you've already done your homework to make sure your ND is a licensed and board certified doctor, but if you haven't, here's a link to the Canadian Assoc

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