What's up with your periods lately? Are you dying on the couch with cramps? Do you hate everyone for a few days until your period comes because of some serious PMS? Or have you been missing school or work because your period is way too heavy? We don't have to suffer through our hormones. It [...]
Let's talk about this one sized approach to period problems that we've been using. The birth control pill. You don't have to go on the birth control pill. You definitely CAN if it works for you. BUT, being aware it doesn't FIX any hormone issues. It covers them up. This can be fine for the [...]
Hi, let's talk about gut health! I've always had digestive issues. If it weren't for my terrible digestion or hormones I wouldn't be in a career that I love so much. But, I didn't always love these health problems, ooobviously. So here's a little story. For as long as I can remember I had a [...]
As a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on women's health and hormonal issues I use acupuncture regularly in my practice. One of the main reasons that acupuncture is my go-to is because I work with a lot of women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or looking for support post partum. I find acupuncture to [...]
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome if we're being fancy, is how we describe those awful mood changes and hormonal symptoms you get before your period. This is the time of the month that we have to turn off any type of documentary involving rescued or sad animals and hibernate away from everyone and all forms of social [...]
Hair Loss is a big concern for a lot of the men and women that I see in my practice. It's very distressing for people to experience hair loss and can cause a lot of anxiety. People usually come into a naturopathic doctor's office to rule out underlying health issues associated with hair loss especially [...]