Guys, 2020 had some ROUGH moments. For 2021, we can do better. What were your health habits like during 2020? For me, I definitely had a little stock pile of red wine when the pandemic first started. After a month or so, I'm like okay, time to get some healthier habits back on track. Yoga, [...]
2020 was quite the year. We ALL felt it. It took a toll on each one of us in one way or another. How was your mental health affected during the pandemic? From some of my patients I am hearing that a lot of symptoms of social anxiety drastically improved. Then from others, the isolation [...]
As much as we don't want to have a period, we want to have a period. We know it's healthy for our bodies to have one and something is off if we suddenly start skipping them. When we have a period, the body is shedding the uterine lining that it doesn't need and preventing it [...]
Iron Deficiency is a BIG reason why women between the ages of 15-50 (so, a lot of us) are feeling way too tired. It can be a really simple fix of fatigue for a lot of women. If you are feeling extra sleepy, needing to take naps, or maybe you're getting shortness of breath (finding [...]
Moms-to-be have been using acupuncture for 1000s of years to ease discomfort and get ready for labour. Acupuncture needles are tiny needles inserted at certain points on the body to correct imbalances and restore health. I use acupuncture a lot in my practice and have used it many times to help women conceive naturally, deal [...]
Whether you're suffering with hair loss or want better hair growth I'm talking today about the science behind natural alternatives to stronger healthier hair. Hair loss is a big issue for both men and women. There can be many underlying reasons for hair loss. Book your appointment with your naturopath and have a thorough assessment. [...]
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 [...]