By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND October 04, 2012 • Recipes, Mains

Black Bean and Quinoa Quesadillas

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND October 04, 2012 • Recipes, Mains

Maple Chicken Kaclucks

My Maple Chicken Kaclucks inspiration came from my sweet maple syrup that my family brought back from Ontario.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND July 17, 2012 • Children's Health

We want to avoid the harmful chemicals in sunscreen and the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays while still allowing them to get the adequate amount of vitamin D. It is a tricky balance, but here are some tips that can help.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND May 03, 2012 • Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Allergy Treatments Options

The choices for allergy treatment go well beyond the conventional over-the-counter medications sold at a local pharmacy. Natural alternatives to consider are nutritional supplements, various forms of desensitization, homeopathic remedies and herbal medicine. The following article will describe several of these options and explain the stages in the allergic reaction that each treatment acts upon.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND October 11, 2011 • Women's Health, Naturopathic Medicine

Environmental Links to Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, and continues to be a concern for every woman that I encounter in my practice. Upon learning that they are faced with a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer, many women have asked, "What can we do about this?