Feeling Epic in Perimenopause: Embracing The “Second Puberty” with Grace and Vigor

Perimenopause is often shrouded in whispers of dread, evoking images of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. However, as a naturopathic doctor, I prefer to view this transformative period as a powerful rite of passage – one that can be navigated with grace, strength, and even a touch of epicness! **1. Vulnerability is Not … More Feeling Epic in Perimenopause: Embracing The “Second Puberty” with Grace and Vigor

Can Anxiety Be A Peri-menopause Symptom?

As an ND, I encounter a ton of questions about women’s health. A topic that has been recurrent lately is: Can anxiety be a symptom of perimeno? Lets first understand what perimeno is: the transitional phase that a woman’s body undergoes leading up to menopause, when menstruation ceases entirely. This period can start in a … More Can Anxiety Be A Peri-menopause Symptom?

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Bio-identical vs. Conventional HRT

As a prescriber of Bio-Identical Hormones in Ontario, one question I hear a lot is “What makes BHRT better than the hormone replacement therapy offered by my other medical providers?”… … More Hormone Replacement Therapy: Bio-identical vs. Conventional HRT

🌞 Sunscreen Spotlight: Natural Protection for Menopausal Queens! 🌼

Calling all beautiful menopausal ladies! As you embrace this transformative phase of life, let’s not forget to give your skin the love and care it deserves… … More 🌞 Sunscreen Spotlight: Natural Protection for Menopausal Queens! 🌼

Red Light Therapy

Here’s everything you need to know about this super popular anti-aging treatment, now offered during cosmetic acupuncture sessions… … More Red Light Therapy

Acupuncture Point “LI4” For Allergies

Known as The Great Eliminator, Large Intestine 4, and the Command Point of the Head & Neck, needling with acupuncture or massaging this spot is helpful for relieving pain, headaches, regulating elimination, & clearing out symptoms in the head and the intestines.. … More Acupuncture Point “LI4” For Allergies

Health Mindsets – 3 Types

Your Health Mindset is your expectations + beliefs about what creates & influences your health. There are 3 main types… … More Health Mindsets – 3 Types

Herb Spotlight On Oregano / Origanum vulgare

Ancient Greeks & Romans had a profound appreciation for oregano, using it for various medicinal uses. It’s antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal, which makes it helpful in preventing and treating all kinds of infections… … More Herb Spotlight On Oregano / Origanum vulgare

What Is A Health Saboteur, How Do You Get Rid Of Them, And Who Should They Be Replaced By?

When you’re on the road to health, your relationships have a huge impact on your success.  In order to achieve your goals, those around you have to lead you down the right road, not the wrong one… … More What Is A Health Saboteur, How Do You Get Rid Of Them, And Who Should They Be Replaced By?

Health Problems & Solutions

Health problems take many forms. Examples include being overweight, experiencing depression or anxiety, having high cholesterol or blood pressure, having an addiction (food/cigarettes/alcohol/cannabis etc), autoimmune diseases, a cancer diagnosis… … More Health Problems & Solutions