Every year more and more research is being done to help us understand the underlying causes, and potential treatments for…
Integrative Medicine
Impacting up to 1 in 10 people, with women accounting for the majority of cases of Hashimoto's, many of them don't even realize it. Statistics suggest that up to 50-60% of people who are hypothyroid don't even know it. That's a lot of women (and men too!) walking around, feeling exhausted and unwell, without understanding why or receiving appropriate treatment.
believe that women need the medicine that Naturopathic Doctors offer. I believe that giving women the knowledge they need to make healthy decisions for their health, and the health of their families, is one of the most powerful ways we can empower women.
There is no more famous case of laryngitis than that of the Little Mermaid. While her voice was lost due…
Premenstrual syndrome may hit you like a storm each month, throwing your mood and your body into chaos and misery….
With over 150 different symptoms attributed to PMS, many women find the week before their period to be a challenging time. But what about those women who suffer with severe mood changes, insomnia and fatigue? For those women, they may be suffering from PMDD – premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Seeing a Naturopathic Doctor is probably the best thing you can do to manage your PMS symptoms. Naturopathic Doctors are experts in correcting the underlying imbalances that lead to PMS symptoms. Your unique set of symptoms will give an experienced ND a lot of information that can be used to individualize a treatment plan just for you.
Your vaginal pH is one of the most important factors contributing to the health and comfort of your lady garden. The pH of the vaginal tract is maintained by the healthy bacteria that live there – mostly Lactobacillus species. When the pH is out of balance this can lead to bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infections, and urinary tract infections.
Phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens, are compounds found in our food that can bind to our estrogen receptors. While a lot…
While most women are given an antibiotic for UTIs – a treatment which is absolutely necessary in some cases – many women can manage their UTIs quickly and easily with a more natural and empowered approach.