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Empowering my patients through education has always been my mission. Here we’ll delve into your most common questions surrounding cosmetic injections and Naturopathic Medicine, particularly women’s health and fertility.
While I love the time we get to spend connecting during your appointments, there is so much more to discuss in between. If there are any topics you’d like me to cover in an upcoming blog, feel free to send me an email.
My Approach to Fertility Assessment
If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, you’re not alone. Fertility problems are becoming increasingly more common, with up to 1 in 6 of Canadian couples struggling to get pregnant. The good news is that there are options.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
Bioidentical hormones are structurally and functionally identical to our own naturally produced hormones. They are derived from plant and food sources, and synthesized in a lab to be identical in structure to the natural form of the hormone.
A Natural Approach to PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
What is PCOS? PCOS is a complex syndrome that is used to describe a variety of clinical signs and symptoms, as well as hormonal irregularities. PCOS affects over 10% of women of reproductive age. Symptoms tend to begin at onset of the menstrual cycle, but may not...
Are Hormones Hindering Your Weight Loss?
Are you doing everything right, but still struggling to lose unwanted weight? You’ve likely been taught that if you decrease your caloric intake by 3500 calories or increase your metabolism though exercise to expend an extra 3500 calories, you will lose 1 pound....
Iron Deficiency: A Common Cause Of Fatigue
Iron is an essential mineral necessary for the transport of oxygen throughout the body. It is carried by red blood cells and transports oxygen from your lungs to all the tissues of your body. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there is a lack of iron in your red blood...
The Thyroid And Your Health
The thyroid gland is situated in your neck below your voice box. It is one of the most important glands in your body because it secretes the hormones that govern metabolism and influences every cell, tissue and organ in the body.
B12: What is it and why is it so important?
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. It is required for over 100 process in the body including energy production, production of genetic material, formation of blood cells and nerve cells. There are 3 ways ways to become deficient in this vitamin.