Category: Naturopathic Medicine

Onion Ear Pain

Kitchen Medicine: The Healing Power of Onions

Supporting a sick child right at the beginning, when symptoms are just starting, is tricky!  Of course, this is often when you are unable to make it to the store to get stocked up on your usual remedies.  This, my friends, is why kitchen medicine rocks. 

Turn Your Home Into a Sanctuary from Seasonal Allergies

The most effective way to get rid of seasonal allergies is to avoid exposure to the allergen altogether. Yet, this is not possible for a seasonal allergy as we have to (and should) go outside. Dr. Kate Sage gives recommendations on how to turn your home into a safe haven from those allergens.

Supplements and Herbs for Seasonal Allergies

You may have seen the allergy supplement section at the natural food store and immediately became overwhelmed. There are a lot of products that claim to help allergies! Dr. Kate Sage discusses how you can use supplements and herbs to treat seasonal allergies.

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Does Dr. Kate Sage See Adults, Too?

I was trained as a family physician, but many people know me for my specialty in pediatrics. Getting to hang out with kiddos most of the day does brings me joy. I’ve been asked by many parents if I see adults, too. Yes, I do! In fact, helping parents sort through their own health puzzle pieces brings its own satisfying type of joy.  

5 Signs Your Child has a Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is an essential mineral for our body’s functioning. Unfortunately, many people are not getting enough magnesium in their diets, which can lead to a range of health problems. A

Is My Child’s Fever Dangerous?: When to give medication

With so many different viruses going around, we would be hard pressed to find a child that has not had a fever in the last few months. Do you immediately grab a fever reducing medication? What if you knew fevers could be good? If you find yourself asking “Is my child’s fever dangerous?” then this info is for you!

Boost Your Family’s Immune System!

Eliminating illness altogether isn’t a realistic or helpful goal. However, there are a few habits, supplements and other strategies that you can try right now to boost your family’s immune system! 

Foods Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse!

Snotty-faced, itchy-eyed, and sneezy? If you’re prone to seasonal allergies, then you’ll definitely want to hear what Dr. Kate Sage, Naturopathic Family Physician, has to say in her video about

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Kids Ask Dr. Kate Five Questions

It can be a huge stress on families to find a physician they trust to work with their children. And when they do find a good doctor, often there are

Lactation Cookie Recipe

Adapted from the “How Sweet Eats” website. Lactation cookies are traditionally highly dense cookies with a lot of calories (think extra butter) and fancy additions, such as herbs or brewers

Food Intolerance

Is Food Intolerance a Real Thing?

Food intolerance testing is weirdly controversial. Some people think it’s the best thing ever while others view it as totally garbage baloney! Is it ever recommended? Are there times when

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Get to Know Dr. Kate Sage, NMD

Q: When did your love for naturopathic medicine begin? A: It started in college when I met a naturopathic doctor. Growing up I always just wanted to be a doctor.