Naturopathic Doctor and Nutritionist, Fertility Formula, Women's Health, Preconception and Fertility
Fatigue is a common concern I hear in my office. It is no wonder women and men present with fatigue given the high stress and low sleep lifestyle that many of my high powered professional patients lead. Could fatigue be related to a simple mineral deficiency? Anemia (low red blood cells) is a common reason for fatigue, because if you…
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Summer is winding down. Labor day has come and gone. There’s a slight chill to the air and it’s time to get back on track with fall routines. What better time to do a cleanse! Here’s the info for the cleanse, I’d love to have you join me! Kick-off Fall: 21-day Whole Body Cleanse : Initial meeting on Saturday September 7th,…
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If you are on a mission to lose some weight, three may be a battle going on between your brain and body. For anyone who has dealt with emotional eating, it can be difficult to reach your goals when troublesome feelings or urges come up. Here are a few bullet points and resources to help if you have been weighed…
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Vitamin D is important for many processes in the body. Immune health and bone health are just a couple. How does vitamin D fit in to menopause and heart health? New research suggests that vitamin D may lower inflammatory markers and offer cardioprotective benefits. In the study, researchers looked at Vitamin D levels, as 25-hydroxy vitamin D (the level I…
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The word “healthy” paired with “diet” has always been a troubling combination of words for me. That’s because I believe that what is “healthy” for someone may be detrimental to another. The conventional methods to determine food allergies include blood and skin prick testing. These types of tests look at IgE (or immediate hypersensitivity). An example of IgE mediated hypersensitivity…
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Restoring adrenal function often goes hand in hand with treating the thyroid. Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone produced by the thyroid. It travels throughout the body bound to proteins. Receptors for T4 are found on the cells and T4 is then converted into the active thyroid hormone Triiodothyronine (T3) inside the cell with the enzyme 5’-deiodinase. Selenium is an…
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