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We all recognize the importance of prenatal supplements for women. But can men benefit too? Women are encouraged to take a nutritional supplement for at least three months before getting pregnant and I think men should do the same!

In addition to a healthy diet there are several naturopathic supplements that can support the function of the gallbladder and decrease symptoms of gallstones.

Oh the pill.  Many of the women in my practice have a love-hate relationship with this medication.  Some of the…

Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of menstrual pain in women in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Recently…

A woman, let’s call her Nicole, enters my office with a concern of acne. Acne in an adult woman is,…

The use of acupuncture as a supportive treatment for couples undergoing assisted reproductive therapies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and…

3pm.  You hear a sweet voice in your head, calling you towards the snack machine or the fridge, urging you…

Once a diagnosis of endometriosis is made many women are given a staging level for their endo. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine classification is based on a point system that stages endometriosis from I to IV.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in over 8000 studies to be important for human health and nutrition. Omega-3s have a role in every stage of development from pregnancy and infancy through to elder adulthood.

Ovarian cysts are small growths that form on or inside of the ovary. Many women are diagnosed with ovarian cysts…

Almost half of all adults suffer from headaches and the mental, emotional and physical impacts of headaches are often under…

Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.

Gluten. It seems like everyone is talking about it. Books are lining shelves declaring the evils of this grain-based protein…

It’s back-to-school time again! An exciting time for parents and kids – and the viruses and bacteria that are heading back to school with them! Here are my top ten tips for boosting your child’s immune system for back-to-school!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made headlines this month when they released guidelines on how much fish pregnant and breastfeeding women should consume