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Insights on thyroid health, hormone balance, PCOS, menopause, and more from Dr. Tara Burke.

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 hea...

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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 i...

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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 ...

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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 choleste...

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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, ...

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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...

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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....

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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, hear...

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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 hormo...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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...

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