Posts by Flourish Online
Tips for better Sleep Hygiene
SLEEP ENVIRONMENT Start improving your sleep by setting up your room in a way that will enhance your ability to get a restful sleep. Spend a few minutes TODAY getting your room cleaned up, clutter free and make it as dark as possible. Remove anything from your bedroom that isn’t absolutely necessary. Keep it neat…
Read MoreStress & Your Immune System
In this episode of the Health from Home podcast, naturopathic doctor and family wellness expert Dr. Stephanie Yaremko discusses stress and its impact on the immune system. Stress is a major factor in our overall health, with estimates suggesting that it accounts for up to 90% of doctor’s visits. But what exactly is stress? And…
Read MoreAchoo! All About Allergies in Kids
The snow is finally threatening to melt and cabin fever is reaching its peak. We can all breathe a sigh of relief that we can finally get the kids outdoors without the hassle of extra sweaters, snowsuits, boots, mittens, hats and scarves. If you are noticing that your child seems to be getting a cold…
Read MoreSleep & Your Immune System
In this episode of the Health from Home podcast, naturopathic doctor and family wellness expert Dr. Stephanie Yaremko emphasizes the importance of sleep in boosting immunity. She discusses how sleep impacts the immune system, and how we can improve our immune system by improving our sleep. Chronic sleep insufficiency is a prevalent issue in Canada…
Read MoreUnderrated Superfoods: Mushrooms, Garlic, & Honey
In this episode of the Health from Home podcast, naturopathic doctor and family wellness expert Dr. Stephanie Yaremko dives into the details of how to support your immune system with nutrition, specifically focusing on mushrooms, garlic, and honey. From the immune-modulating properties of mushrooms to the antimicrobial properties of raw garlic to the benefits of…
Read MoreFood For Thought: Nutrition To Support Your Immune System
In this episode of the Health from Home Podcast, naturopathic doctor and family wellness expert Dr. Stephanie Yaremko discusses how to support our immune system through nutrition. With so much conflicting information about what to eat and what not to eat, Dr. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of eating real, unprocessed food. She also debunks the…
Read MoreAll About Immunity
In the first season of the Health from Home Podcast, naturopathic doctor and family wellness expert Dr Stephanie Yaremko goes back to the basics when it comes to the immune system: what is our immune system and what are some things we can do at home to help support and strengthen it? In this first…
Read MoreWhat are Febrile Seizures?
There can be nothing scarier to witness than if your little one has a febrile seizure. These seizures can happen during a fever when your child’s body temperature rises rapidly. Don’t worry though, once their temperature reaches a high point and stays there, the chance of another seizure is very unlikely. A seizure is likely…
Read MoreUnderstanding Fevers in Children 11 and Younger
Fevers are a common symptom in children and can be caused by a variety of illnesses, both minor and serious. While they can be concerning for parents, fevers are actually the body’s healthy response to fighting off infections. So, what exactly is a fever? A fever is simply an elevated body temperature. The average normal…
Read More“Should I be taking a daily multivitamin?”
A question I often hear is “Should I be taking a daily multivitamin?” The answer to this question is an emphatic “maybe”. With so much controversy surrounding our nutritional status due to poor diet or depleted soils leading to lower mineral levels in food, it is understandable why many people believe the only way to…
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