If you have irregular periods or struggle with fertility, your doctor may have told you that you have PCOS. PCOS is also known as a polycystic ovarian syndrome and describes a collection of symptoms that a woman may experience. It is important to note that PCOS is considered a syndrome, [...]
The decision to try for a baby is one of life's greatest milestones. For some women, pregnancy is a swift and easy process. But, for others, becoming pregnant is not so straightforward. Fertility issues are a common struggle couples face in the United States. There are numerous reasons for fertility [...]
Endometriosis is a condition that affects women. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue (uterine lining) on various parts of the body, such as the ovaries, bladder, intestines, and more. This condition is extremely painful and can cause recurring excruciating pain at every menstrual cycle for women who [...]
Stress! We all have some form of it, some more than others. Is it any wonder that stress permeates our modern lives with so much uncertainty in our political, economic, and social futures? In the past few decades, more and more attention has been directed toward stress and the management [...]
Exposed: The depression truth about 'The Pill' As a Naturopathic Doctor, who commonly treats mental health concerns, I am always looking for the underlying cause of depressive and anxiety symptoms and looking for obstacles which prevent symptom resolution. One of my first questions to women who [...]
Your thyroid is an essential part of the delicate hormonal balance that regulates your health and happiness. This small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of your neck is responsible for producing the hormones T3 and T4, which regulate a wide range of body functions — from your metabolism [...]
Mood and mental health are complex and involve many factors such as diet and digestive health, as mentioned in previous blogs. Another piece of the puzzle is hormonal balance. An imbalance of hormones can affect the health of men and women and can contribute to physical, emotional and mental well-being. An [...]
