Dr. Alexa Saba, Naturopath + Birth Doula
110 Mulberry St L8R2C8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Great summary on fevers

https://www.nbcnews.com//daily-aspirin-may-be-harmful-heal

Benefits of cooking with coconut oil and ghee https://www.stfrancisherbfarm.com//why-you-should-cook-wit

Vaping stores are popping up everywhere. Do you know the health risks of using e-cigarettes? https://www.nbcnews.com//better-cigarettes-vaping-comes-it

Don't let your benefits go to waste! There are less than 6 weeks left before 2018!

According to a new analysis, when a study in rats suggested sucrose might be associated with heart disease and bladder cancer, the industry terminated the project http://nationalpost.com//new-report-alleges-big-sugar-trie

New practice location! http://www.doctorsnaturae.com/

Great visual for any future or current mamas! https://www.facebook.com/channelmum/videos/1655553937816667/

"In a cohort of 325 women undergoing infertility treatment with assisted reproductive technology, intake of highpesticide residue fruits and vegetables was associated with a lower probability of live birth, while lowpesticide residue fruit and vegetable intake was not associated with this outcome." https://jamanetwork.com//jamainternalm/fullarticle/2659557

https://www.theguardian.com//acid-reflux-drug-linked-to-mo

Trying to decide whether or not to give birth at home or hospital? This video summarizes some of the research nicely!

"The best way to reduce your children’s exposures to harmful chemicals in drinking water is to install an effective in-home filter. Look to the EWG Water Filter Guide to find the right filter to remove the specific contaminants in your water and fit your budget." http://www.ewg.org/re/drinking-water-and-children-s-health

Spending time in the sun? Check out the EWG's 2017 sunscreen guide. http://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/#.WXdAIYjyuUk

Have you seen the draft for Canada's Food Guide? I particularly like the emphasis on water intake as opposed to dairy and juices. https://www.todaysparent.com//new-canadas-food-guide-is-a/

All NSAIDs, including naproxen, were found to be associated with an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1909

How to make turmeric oil. Turmeric is a potent #antiinflammatory best absorbed when taken with fats and black pepper https://www.mindbodygreen.com//how-to-make-turmeric-infuse