Tag: Health

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

October 23, 2023

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?

September 29, 2023

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

July 14, 2023

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! 🌼

June 30, 2023

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

June 9, 2023

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

April 30, 2023

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

March 31, 2023

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

February 24, 2023

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?

February 3, 2023

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

January 13, 2023

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