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Long-form writing on thyroid health, hormone balance, PCOS, menopause, and the science behind whole-person care.
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Digestive health is what originally brought me into naturopathic medicine, and after years of practice I can confidently say that the gut is one of the most overlooked factors in hormone balance. If you have been struggling with…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Understanding Insulin Resistance: What It Means for Your Hormones
Insulin resistance is something I talk about with my patients almost every day. It plays a role in so many hormonal conditions, yet many women have never heard of it…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Is HRT Right For Me?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that involves supplementing or replacing hormones in the body, typically estrogen and progesterone in women, to alleviate symptoms related to hormonal imbalances.…
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Naturopathic Medicine
The Long Cycle
Have you ever wondered why your cycle isn’t regular or why it is longer than “normal”? This article explores possible reasons why your cycle is long and how to find…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Heart Health in Thyroid Disease
Your thyroid not only impacts metabolism, weight, bone health, mood, digestive function, and your menstrual cycle, but also your lipid levels – like cholesterol.
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Naturopathic Medicine
Hormones In PCOS
PCOS is a hormonal disorder which is commonly diagnosed in young women. It was named for multiple cysts seen on the ovaries of patients diagnosed with PCOS, although this is…
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Naturopathic Medicine
What Do My Hormones Look Like On "The Pill"?
Most birth control pills contain two of the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. These are termed combination pills. By taking the pill every day, the high levels of synthetic estrogen…
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Naturopathic Medicine
What is a Normal Cycle?
I often find myself talking to my patients about abnormal cycles – whether that be the length of their period/cycle, the amount of flow, clotting, pain, etc. I thought that…
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Motherhood
Top Health Concerns In Busy Moms
Your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck. It is a small but mighty gland that helps with metabolism, weight, control, heart health,…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Supplements to Balance Hormones
Hormone balance is one of the most common reasons patients pay me an initial visit, and a common question is whether I recommend supplements to balance hormones. In recent years,…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Herbs for Hypothyroid
There are a number of benefits, drawbacks, and common misconceptions when it comes treatment using herbs for hypothyroid, so let’s lay out the facts on some of the most common…
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Children
Toxin-Free Choices For Babies
Avoiding plastics is not only good for the environment, but also good for your health! While I realize one person avoiding single use plastic products won’t save the world, I…
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Naturopathic Medicine
What Tests Are Done For Thyroid Problems?
The Thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck. It is a vitally important gland in your body and controls all things…
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Naturopathic Medicine
Alternative Treatments for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, abbreviated PCOS, is a common female hormone disorder with symptoms such as irregular or absent periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. Common conventional treatments for PCOS are…