Progesterone Deficiency
Progesterone is a wonder hormone. We know that it is important with respect to reproduction, as it helps maintain a pregnancy; however, it is also extremely important for females who are not trying to conceive.…
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Preparing for Conception – Naturopathic Perspectives
Thinking of conceiving? You may have heard about the “100 days”—the time it takes for an egg to mature. For men, it takes about 80 days for sperm to mature. During this time of development…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Breastmilk – Beyond Nutrients and Antibodies
The value of breastmilk continues to grow as we discover additional properties and health benefits. It contains all the nutrients that a newborn requires, except for vitamin D, and life protecting antibodies that are custom…
Read MoreThe Brain-Gut Connection – Resetting and Rebalancing
Naturopathic doctors are holistic practitioners and see the body with all its connections. We believe the basis of all disease and illness begins in the gastrointestinal tract and the organs of detoxification. After all, if…
Read MoreSeasonal Allergies – Naturopathic Management
The warm weather does not only signal that summer is on its way, but that the pollen is out! Allergy sufferers worldwide understand this love-hate relationship with spring and summer. My personal experience with allergies…
Read MoreStatin Side Effects – How to Reduce Them
Statin Side Effects It is no surprise to us that cardiovascular disease tops the list of killers in the world. Every one of us knows at least one other person in our families that has…
Read MoreInterstitial Cystitis Naturopathic Perspective
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome, causes a reduced bladder capacity accompanied by symptoms of frequent, painful urination, and may or may not include blood in the urine (either seen by the…
Read MoreElectrolyte Replacing Foods to Eat this Summer – Naturopathic Considerations
As summer wears on, the long hot days fade into warm nights. For those of you who spend a lot of time outside, it can seem like you never really get a break from the…
Read MoreCosmeceutical Skin Reactions – Common Culprits Revealed
The sun rises, you open your eyes, let out a big yawn, and finally decide to get out of bed. Your day has started. Breakfast is consumed… or not (but hopefully has been). E‑mails and…
Read MoreSaturated Fats
The New York Times had a headline a few years ago that read: “Butter is Back.” Time magazine’s cover page stated: “Eat Butter.” As a result, people are embracing bacon, cheese, butter, and steaks as…
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