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Dr. Simms and her staff provide Chicago-area patients with comprehensive naturopathic care, personalized service and an individualized plan focused on both underlying causes and end results. Dr. Simms views her role as that of a teacher, one who empowers and guides patients at every step of their journey. 

Education, Training and Professional Background: Dr. Simms graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University. She then continued her education at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona. As a student at SCNM, she interned at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)– National Institute for Digestive, Diabetes and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and completed specialty rotations in endocrinology and diabetes, dermatology, obstetrics and integrative medicine.

Upon graduation from SCNM, she was selected for the prestigious Integrative Therapeutics STAIR Residency at Integrative Family Wellness Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin. There, Dr. Simms interned in gastroenterology, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology and compounding pharmacy.

Dr. Simms’ professional affiliations include the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP),  Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians (ILANP). She has served as President of the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA), and has presented on a variety of health topics for professional and public audiences alike.

In addition to holding a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, Dr. Simms is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® professional. A Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) is a nutrition practitioner or a person who uses nutrition therapy to address health needs. She successfully completed the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists (CBNS) examination on science-based nutrition therapy. This certification is only available for advanced (masters or above) degree holders in medicine or nutrition from an accredited university.

Dr. Simms one of few naturopathic physicians that are Board Certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology. Her practice focuses on endocrinology and she has achieved status as a Fellow of the Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE). This certification allows her to treat a variety of endocrine disorders as a specialist.

She sits on the Medical Advisory Board for BIÂN: a private members’ club built on the foundation of holistic health and social well-being.

Personal: Dr. Simms was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She lives with her husband and two young children in Chicago's northern suburb of Wilmette. She loves cooking, yoga, and spending time with friends. She loves to travel and her favorite foreign country to visit (so far) is Vietnam.

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Estrogen dominance, or unopposed estrogen, is a th Estrogen dominance, or unopposed estrogen, is a theory in which the level of estrogen outweighs the level of progesterone and other hormones in the body. Picture a seesaw. Estrogen is the person high in the air looking down at the progesterone (and other hormones)- sitting at the other end with their feet on the ground.

Our bodies need estrogen for reproductive, cardiovascular, and bone health. Estrogen is a very important hormone! Too much estrogen, however, can be linked to an assortment of conditions like: 
- Heavy periods
- Migraines
- Water retention 
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Uterine fibroids 
- Endometriosis
- Mood swings 
- Hormonal weight gain

High estrogen can be caused by certain medications, excess body fat, stress, alcohol, liver issues, and synthetic xenoestrogens, so some dietary and lifestyle changes may be needed to correct your hormone levels. And, what about supporting the other hormones? Picture the seesaw again. We can support healthy progesterone production with dietary and lifestyle changes as well!

Was this helpful? If so – like, follow, and don’t forget to comment below any questions you have about estrogen dominance!
There are few health conditions as frustrating to There are few health conditions as frustrating to address and correct as acne.

Courses of antibiotics, dozens of topicals, spironolactone, supplements, and the birth control pill are the main treatments most of my patients have tried before they come to me. While some may be effective, you might be still wondering: is there a way to heal my skin once and for all and not have to use this stuff?

Acne is so frustrating for many because it seems like there are a million things you could be trying. So, what are some NATURAL first steps you can take if you are struggling with acne?

1) Get your hormone levels checked. Knowing if you have any hormone imbalances can help your doctor to cater your treatment plan to your specific needs.

2) Address your gut health. Your gut is the foundation of your health and can be closely tied to skin issues.

3) Try going dairy free. I’ve found this is one food group that can be especially problematic for people that suffer with acne. The thing to know is that you have to avoid it for at least 30 days and also that in the future, you can probably have at least some dairy back. It’s usually not a forever restriction.

If you have questions about your struggles with acne, leave a comment below or send me a DM. I’d love to chat about potential solutions and help you get to the bottom of your skin concerns.
It’s time for another Sunday Supplement highligh It’s time for another Sunday Supplement highlight! Today, we’re talking about Magnesium Glycinate.

Magnesium Glycinate is a supplement that increases magnesium levels. Magnesium is vital in regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. It may also be helpful in the making of bone, protein, and DNA. 

I love magnesium glycinate because it is one of the easiest forms of magnesium supplementation for the body to absorb. It is also gentle on the digestive tract which means it is less likely to cause undesirable side effects such as an upset stomach or loose stool. 

Magnesium glycinate might be especially helpful for you if you suffer from:
- High blood pressure or heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Migraine headaches
- Depression

Do you have more questions about magnesium glycinate? Leave a comment below, or shoot me a DM and we can chat!
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