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As a Naturopathic Doctor, one of the biggest topics I have people approach me about is infertility. It’s the silent struggle many couples face and feel completely alone. The conventional medical world offers many options to this struggle; however, it can be costly and invasive. I think the biggest hurdle for people to overcome is […]
Are you Experiencing Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Thinning Hair? How is Your Thyroid Health? Many woman report hypothyroid symptoms during their consults and tell me their thyroid function has been tested and was found to be “normal”. However, upon review of lab results I find thyroid health has rarely been fully assessed and usually only one […]
Anxiety is a very personal topic for me. It’s something that I, personally, dealt with since I was little. I mean pre-school, little. It wasn’t until college that my stress from school and watching a loved one go through cancer that my panic attacks became too overwhelming. I finally went to a doctor and for […]
Sperm + Egg = Baby. Yes…but it’s not all that simple. The process of pregnancy is both beautiful and complicated. While most people have a general idea of how to get pregnant, they may not fully understand when the best time is, and how the process actually works. First, let’s start with the menstrual cycle. So […]
Starting a family is a big decision. One that you and your partner probably discuss and talk about often. Most of the time, couples have an idea of when they’ll begin trying, but what most don’t think about is preconception health what they can do during this waiting period in order to prepare for that […]
There are endless diet programs for weight loss on the market so how do you know what will work best for you? I find that “diets” are not effective for healthy and sustained weight loss for the following reasons: The parameters are often so cumbersome women may only stick to the program for a few […]
One of the most common concerns I hear from my clients is that they have trouble sleeping. It can be trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. This can then lead to fatigue, brain fog, stress, and weight gain. After years of my own insomnia concerns, and the resulting fatigue, I decided it was […]
I just completed my simple 2-week spring detox and I feel fantastic! I have more energy and mental alertness, reduced joint aches, and weight loss! Just like you deep clean of your home a few times a year, proper detox practices allow for gentle “cleaning” of your organs for optimal functioning and wellness. […]
Five years ago I would cringe every time “cleaning day” came around, not because of the task itself, but because I knew I would not feel my best for the rest of that day. Even though I would wear gloves and do my best to prevent exposure to my skin with the cleaning products, I […]
Essential oils have become very popular. These oils can provide enormous health benefits and I have seen tremendous success incorporating oils into my practice and personal life. One easy and common way to utilize essential oils is to apply them topically. This method was the first way I began experimenting with these products and I […]