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 [...]
No one likes feeling bloated or constipated. Try out my 3 tips for better gut health. Probiotic 1. Try a Probiotic: Our digestive tracts are lined with billions of little bacteria. There’s good and bad guys. Sometimes the bad ones start to take over (this means bloating, bad breath, constipation, diarrhea)! Bring in more good [...]
With Halloween coming up next week I thought I would do a pumpkin themed inspired post today, talking about sleep. Not having a good nights sleep can be THE WORST. I hate that feeling of not feeling refreshed when I wake up and then heading into a busy day after only a few hours of [...]
"What did I just come in this room for?" "Where did I leave my keys?" Don't you hate that when you walk in a room as you're running around doing a million things and you're like okay what was I just coming in here for.... We all do it, especially us multitaskers. But this forgetfulness [...]
Let's talk about 3 happiness chemicals that our body makes and how to hack our brain to boost our mood. Dopamine The Reward Chemical: Dopamine is high when: You complete a task (that accomplished feeling you have is from high levels of dopamine) You're eating (especially chocolate) You're celebrating little wins Dopamine is a pleasure [...]
You may be busy running around during the day and think hm maybe I am a bit stressed but that's just my lifestyle right now and it is what it is. I have worked with 1000's of stressed out or just super busy people over the years. As a naturopath who focuses on hormone imbalances [...]
Why didn't our moms tell us what REALLY happened during menopause? Because we didn't talk about it! Let's talk about it. Share this with a friend. Myth: Hot Flashes Night Sweats Vaginal Dryness Starts at age 50 Your first sign will be a hot flash Will last one year. Truth: Menopause doesn't have to include [...]
You might have friends or family that visit naturopathic doctors, or noticed in your extended healthcare plan the section for Naturopathy and thought why would I see a naturopath? I'll tell you the most common reasons that my patients come to visit me. And I'll tell you what we DON'T do as well. When to [...]
"I feel like my body is a furnace" "I wake up drenched in the night, change my pajamas and try to get back to sleep" "My period stopped and suddenly I have a belly" Almost every woman over 50 has told me their story of their menopausal symptoms. It bothers me that these women, as [...]