I have been thinking a lot about self sufficiency lately ... I've always been an funny mix of city girl / country girl - I love being near restaurants, galleries and my friends but at the same time I'm drawn to quiet moments in nature and constantly dream about a simpler life on a farm with my ... Read more about Urban Homesteading // This Doctor’s Victory Garden
Herbal Medicine
Culinary Medicinals: This Doctor’s Immune-Boosting Kitchen
It's literally my job to hang out with sick people, so you'd better believe that I've spent a ton of time experimenting with foods, herbs and supplements to help keep my immune system at it's best. Truthfully, I first became interested in medicine because I've never been a "naturally healthy" ... Read more about Culinary Medicinals: This Doctor’s Immune-Boosting Kitchen
Medicinal Mushroom Soup
Foraging is one of my favourite ways to connect with nature; not only is it a great excuse for a long meditative walk in the woods, it also has added culinary & medicinal benefits. In Ontario, fall is the best season to forage for wild mushrooms. Delicious varieties like my favourite ... Read more about Medicinal Mushroom Soup
Wildcrafted Elderberry Gummies
Not only are elderberries delicious, they also happen to be one of the most well-studied herbal medicines, and a staple in this doctor's natural medicine cabinet. Elderberry syrup created from dried elderberries has powerful immune-boosting properties which makes it my go-to prescription for both ... Read more about Wildcrafted Elderberry Gummies