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Academic Institutions
Canadian
College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
Queen's University
Laboratories
Metametrix
Labs (wide range of nutritional and functional testing)
Rocky Mountain
Analytical (food allergy and salivary hormone testing)
Organizations
Association
of Labour Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
Board
of Directors of Drugless Therapies – Naturopathy
Bowen Institute
Canadian
Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
Ontario Association
of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
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Health
Related Websites
Diet
Local CSA Food Box -
Persephone Garden is located in Allenford, ON, and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. They deliver a weekly basket of vegetables, fruit and herbs to Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Wiarton from June until October. I’ve been a member since 2009 and love it!
Meat
Eating - documentary on the importance of organic, free range meat
Organic
food - commentary on the health benefits of organic versus non organic produce
Dairy
Free Recipes
Gluten
Free Recipes
Environment Canada's Freshwater Fish Advisory - list of fish advisories for many freshwater sources in Ontario
Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen List - list of fruits and vegetables that contain the highest and lowest pesticide concentrations
Canadian Seafood Guide - lists the most and least healthy seafood options
Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Products
Cosmetic Database - online safety guide that rates the health of thousands of different cosmetic and personal care products
Healthy Household Products - provides information about the potential health risks from commonly used products and helps to identify less toxic alternatives
Healthy Stuff.org – provides research on toxic chemicals in everyday products, including clothing and children's products
Mattresses and Pillows – Essentia is a Montreal based company that manufactures memory foam made from natural latex and certified organic cotton
Far Infrared
Saunas - Collingwood based company that manufactures chemical free saunas
Women's Health
Healthy
Breast Program - great resource for naturopathic approaches to prevent and treat breast cancer
Medical
Thermography International - mobile clinic that provides infrared breast thermography screening to communities across Canada.
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