Dr. Angelina Riopel ND, Author at Innate Wellness Naturopathic Medical Centre

About Dr. Angelina Riopel ND

Dr. Angelina Riopel is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. Angelina began her studies in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine obtaining a degree in health sciences, specializing in naturopathy. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Angelina has practiced in both Edmonton and Toronto and has treated everything from simple digestive issues to complex terminal illnesses. She has trained extensively in the use of IV Therapy for acute and chronic disease, and has a special interest in women’s health, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue and digestive health. By working through her own undiagnosed health concerns at a young age, Angelina learned the importance of listening to the body. She believes that the body is constantly communicating through symptoms, letting us know when we are in and out of balance. She is passionate about working with individuals to achieve internal balance and optimal health through mastering the basics of healthy living.

How Will You Prevent The Flu This Season?

With Dr. Angelina Riopel, ND The immune system is our body’s main system of defense, protecting us from getting sick, as well as aiding our recovery. A holistic approach to flu prevention considers supporting the whole person, which in turn will support and boost the immune system. This approach includes a healthy diet and life style, rest and stress management and therapeutic interventions such as herbal medicine and specific nutrients, when indicated. By improving the health of the whole person we are able to support our ‘natural immunity’, which effectively and safely will prevent the flu and other infections. From a conventional perspective, the flu vaccine has become the primary form of flu prevention that the public and media focus on, although research demonstrates positive effects in a healthy population are small and safety research is poor and inconclusive. […]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2019-04-08T19:51:45-04:00February 26th, 2015|Cold and Flu Season|Comments Off

LADIES – Are your daily habits and lifestyle contributing to healthy breasts?

by Dr. Angelina Riopel, ND Daily habits and lifestyle are cumulative and have a huge impact on our health. The little things really do count! Here are a few things that you can GIVE UP and BEGIN that will improve breast health. GIVE UP UNDERWIRE BRA Or at least save it for special occasions. Go without or switch to a cotton sport-type bra for everyday. Lymphatic movement is essential to breast health and under-wires impair lymphatic drainage from the breasts. ANTIPERSPIRANT Antiperspirants are full of toxins, including aluminum, which is absorbed into your system. We really don’t want to stop sweating anyway! It is an essential way that our breasts and underarms rid toxins. There are a number of natural, toxin free deodorants on the market now that really do work. You will still sweat but you won’t smell. TOXIC BODY LOTION The skin is the largest organ in the body and absorbs what we put on it. Many body lotions are full of toxins, including petroleum, silicone and parabens. Parabens are endocrine disrupters, and mimic estrogen. They have been detected in breast cancer tissue, which suggests an association with parabens and breast cancer. Try using organic oils, such as almond, grape seed, jojoba or coconut oil. They will make your skin feel great and contain nutrients and essential fatty acids that are beneficial to over all health. BEGIN DRY SKIN BRUSHING Dry skin brushing a couple times per week, helps to improve lymphatic drainage and move toxins and lymph away from the breasts. Buy a long handled, natural bristle brush or a loofah mitt. Begin at your feet, moving up towards your body in a circular motion, then from your hands down your [...]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2016-11-08T11:25:32-05:00October 30th, 2014|Self Care|Comments Off

Allergy Season is Here!

By Dr. Angelina Riopel, ND Allergy Season is Here! Moulds, pollens and dust are some of the common culprits leading to hay fever and seasonal allergies. Allergens stimulate an immune reaction causing levels of histamine to rise, which leads to typical allergy symptoms such as itchy, swollen eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sinus congestion. Seasonal allergies make the onset of spring very unpleasant for a large number of the population. So what is the solution? […]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2019-04-08T19:51:48-04:00May 3rd, 2014|Allergies|Comments Off

Five Tips To Help You Survive The Holidays

By Dr. Angelina Riopel, ND ‘Tis the season where rich foods, cocktails and late nights are aplenty, yet we still need to look and feel our best! Stay hydrated Skip the morning coffee and try drinking plenty of lemon water or the Re-Hydrating Drink to wake you up. The dreaded hang-over is largely due to lack of sleep and dehydration. Sleep well Take advantage of early nights when you can and nap if you need to. This does help to make up for the late ones! Increase consumption of green and antioxidant rich foods Consume plenty of deep dark colored fruits and vegetables. If you have a juicer this is a great time to put it to use. Fruits and vegetables will help to keep your liver and digestion healthy, and anti-oxidants help to battle those free radicals that accumulate from the seasonal indulgences. Try not to over do it There are many events and family functions that will demand your time. Choose ones that will be enjoyable and won’t add unwanted stress to this busy time of year. Have fun! Enjoy the all deliciousness of this season - family, friends and holiday soul food! The new year will be here soon enough. Re-Hydrating Drink: Blend 2 sticks of celery ½ cup of spinach ½ cup of fresh pineapple A coin size piece of fresh ginger ½ of a lemon juiced 1 cup of water

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2013-12-10T10:50:07-05:00December 10th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off

The Common Cold – Fact and Fiction

By Dr. Angelina Riopel, ND FICTION #1 “I NEVER catch a cold. Obviously I’m healthy!” FACT # 1 Unfortunately this is not the case. Never catching a cold often means that your immune system is over-burdened and unable to respond. A healthy immune system will be able to put up a good fight when exposed to a virus. 1-3 colds per year is healthy and it should take approximately 3-5 days to recover. Longer recovery times and more frequent illness can also be a sign of a depleted immune system. […]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2013-11-14T11:31:35-05:00November 14th, 2013|Cold and Flu Season|Comments Off

Prepare for the Change of Season

The change of seasons is an important time in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This is a time to consciously shift gears and to prepare your body, mind, and soul for the next season. Summer is a ‘yang’ season, which is associated with energy, growth and creativity. In contrast. autumn is a ‘yin’ season where our vital energy contracts and moves inward. As we move into autumn and the weather changes, instinctually our desires and preferences change. We are drawn to warming, hearty foods such as soups, stews and roasted vegetables, rather than salads and other cooling foods that we tend to enjoy in the summer. Autumn is a time of harvest, and we begin to gather our crops, can our vegetables and pull energy inwards. The change of season is natures way of preparing us for the stillness of winter. Diet, lifestyle, pace and energy should all be considered at this time of year. By understanding the next season we can make the transition easier and provide the support that our body needs to stay in sync with the seasons. […]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2019-04-08T19:52:10-04:00October 8th, 2013|Nutrition|Comments Off

One Day Conscious

I attended a course with a master herbalist who began the class by asking, “From which direction was the wind blowing today?” No one could answer. He continued to ask a number of questions all relating to the subtleties of nature. As a class we were only able to answer one question. We knew it was a new moon. As individuals we had not been present in our day to notice to subtleties. These details are important for people who are in touch with and rely upon the land, seasons, rainfall and tides. Unfortunately those of us who rely upon alarm clocks, the subway and Starbucks, often do not pay attention. […]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2016-11-08T11:32:25-05:00September 23rd, 2013|Mental Clarity, Mind Body Medicine|Comments Off

Recovery from Female Hair Loss

I was reading Gwenyth Paltrow’s new cookbook, “It’s all Good”. Gwenyth speaks about the impact that adrenal burn out had on her health. She shares how holistic medicine and healthy eating helped to restore her well-being. I noticed looking at her pictures that her hair was thin and dry, not the usual beautiful Gwenyth hair. I could relate to all of this! I myself have experienced a prolonged period of stress where I lost too much weight, was burned out, anxious and half of my hair fell out. While I was going through this period of ill health I spent much time running tests and trying different things in order stop the gobs of hair from falling out daily in the shower. I tried everything to get my shiny, never thick, but full head of hair back to its glory days. I am happy to say that things have turned around and I have a lot of short baby hairs growing in – a sign of new hair growth. AND shampooing my hair is no longer a traumatic experience! There are many reasons for female hair loss or thinning. Firstly we have to differentiate between hair breakage and actual hair loss. Hair breakage occurs due to over-processing and blow-drying which results in split ends and hair breakage. Whereas actual hair loss occurs when hair falls out from the root. Hair loss will be noticed when shampooing as handfuls of hair will fall out. Or you my notice that your brush is full of hair a lot faster than it used to be. We are talking about hair loss here, not breakage. Causes of hair thinning or loss Nutrient deficiency A number of nutrients need to be [...]

By Dr. Angelina Riopel ND|2016-11-08T11:32:50-05:00September 11th, 2013|Post Natal Care, Self Care, Women's Wellness|Comments Off

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