Dr. Elly ND
HASHIMOTO'S RESEARCH UPDATE: DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR THYROID IS DOING?
Thyroid gland function controls your metabolic rate. If you have hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, your metabolism slows down and...
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Dr. Elly ND
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
WHY WE NEED CONNECTION & COMMUNITY FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING - NOW MORE THAN EVER
Recent research reveals that we are more likely to improve our well-being when we are part of a healthy tribe.
Dr. Elly Jenkyns ND
- Oct 15, 2015
- 1 min
Immune Boosting Autumn Soup
During cold & flu season, you can use this basic recipe as an immune-boosting foundation.
Dr. Elly Jenkyns ND
- Aug 3, 2015
- 2 min
Is Sunshine Good or Bad for our Health?
New science is challenging the idea that we should be fearful of sun exposure.
Dr. Elly Jenkyns ND
- May 31, 2015
- 3 min
Can Allergies be Healed?
Did you know that allergy symptoms indicate that your immune system has become so confused that it is behaving inappropriately?
Dr. Elly ND
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
"The Office" Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Before it changed ownership and menus in 2020, "The Office" Tap & Grill in Downtown St Catharines was our family's go to if we went out...
Dr. Elly ND
- Nov 10, 2022
- 5 min
CYCLE TRACKING: Which Apps Accurately Measure IF and WHEN Ovulation Happens & Why You Should Care
Cycle tracking is the #1 easiest, most empowering thing I ask my patients to do. All you have to do is sign up for a free app, take your...
Dr. Elly ND
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
HEALTH ASSESSMENT PANELS from LifeLabs: CONVENIENT, COMPREHENSIVE & COST-EFFECTIVE
Did you know that Lifelabs offers Health Assessment Panels to patients of licensed Ontario Naturopathic Doctors? Several related tests...
Dr. Elly ND
- Aug 28, 2022
- 1 min
Easy No-Bake Homemade Protein Bars
Save $ and fuel your family by making your own dairy free, gluten free, egg free, sugar free, yummy portable protein snacks. Dry...
Dr. Elly ND
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
Metabolism, muscle mass, and perimenopausal weight gain
A common concern that my patients share with me is that they feel that their metabolism has changed, and they suspect it's related to...
Dr. Elly ND
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
DIY Soft Scrub Cleanser
Homemade, 3 ingredient non-toxic cleaner Ingredients 1 cup baking soda 1/4 cup borax 1 tbsp biodegradable liquid soap 10-20 drops...
Dr. Elly ND
- Jan 31, 2022
- 5 min
From "Dry January" to "Sober-Curious": how does alcohol really impact our health?
Like many people, I found myself drinking more alcohol through the pandemic than I had before. Drinking skyrocketed during COVID-19....
Dr. Elly ND
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Killer Apps for Health & Wellbeing
Click through my personal favourite apps for promoting health and happiness to see if any resonate with you too: BREATHWORK APPs: These...
Dr. Elly ND
- Feb 28, 2021
- 3 min
Hormone Balancing Flaxseed Cookies (one of my most impactful recommendations)
There is good evidence that eating ground flax reduces symptoms of hormone imbalance, like hot flashes (1,2,3) and PMS symptoms (4,5)....
Dr. Elly ND
- Jan 31, 2021
- 3 min
MAINTAINING THE MOMENTUM OF NEW YEAR GOALS (+ a contest to keep you motivated!)
Research shows that January is the best time of year for fresh starts. But often those best intentions begin to unravel in February. Read...
Dr. Elly Jenkyns ND
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
my New Year Cleanse Part 2: The "HOW"
Because it’s important to individualize treatment, and cleansing is so multi-factorial, I can’t get into all of the details here. But I...
Dr. Elly Jenkyns ND
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
my New Year Cleanse Part 1: The "WHY"
I don’t know about you, but in December I indulge. I celebrate my birthday, X-mas, and New Year's. Lots of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and...
Dr. Elly ND
- Oct 31, 2020
- 5 min
WNF REVIEWS RESEARCH ON NATUROPATHIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VIRAL RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
Presently there is no definitive way to prevent and treat Covid-19 specifically, but there are ways to enhance viral immunity. Avoiding...
Dr. Elly ND
- Oct 31, 2020
- 4 min
MITIGATING STRESS IN ANXIETY-PROVOKING TIMES
Resources and references for decreasing stress and anxiety during uncertain times.
Dr. Elly ND
- May 19, 2020
- 4 min
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME HEALTHIER WHILE SHELTERING
We now spend more time in our homes; can we reduce our chemical exposures AND follow Health Canada guidelines for disinfecting for COVID19?
Stay informed and proactive about your health with Dr. Elly Jenkyns, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Detoxify your life, rebalance health and heal your body with articles on natural alternatives, healthy recipes and DIY cleaning products.
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