Period Problems need to be Taken Seriously. Period. What do period problems and a heart attack have in common? They both need to be taken seriously. Yes; a heart attack is more likely to be have the potential of being life-threatening. However in both cases, quality of life can be reduced substantially, when the proper […]
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How do Naturopathic Doctors Test and Treat for Lyme Disease?
How do Naturopathic Doctors Test and Treat Lyme Disease? It’s that time again… tick season, and with Lyme Disease rates increasing every year it is becoming extremely important to increase awareness about this illness. One tick bite, from the wrong tick, can lead to a host of debilitating symptoms. The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease […]
Ritual vs. Routine: Are you feeling stuck in a rut?
Ritual vs. Routine: Are you feeling stuck in a rut? More and more of my calls and virtual appointments have been going like this: “I just don’t care. I’m not motivated to eat health or exercise. I’m not interested in spending time with my husband. Even Zoom calls with friends are taking too much energy.” […]
How do you Spend the First Hour of your Day? A Self-Care Morning Guide
How do you Spend the First Hour of your Day? A Self-Care Morning Guide. As soon as your alarm goes off, what is the first thing you’re doing? What thoughts pop into your mind? Are you grabbing for your phone? It is good to become aware of what your instincts are, when you first wake. […]
Painful Periods: How Much is too Much?
Painful Periods: How much is too much? Period pain is common and so it is common to believe that it is normal. However, 20% of women experience cramping that is severe enough to interfere with their daily activities, keeping them home from work or school; which is NOT normal. Since these women believe that it […]
Are those gummy bear candies reallyyyy that bad? Let’s ask your blood glucose and insulin levels.
Are those Gummy Bear Candies really THAT bad? Let’s ask your Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels. We know sugar has been given a bad name. Being deemed ‘the root of all evil, when it comes to food’, often referred to as the worst thing you could be eating. If we were to post an Instagram […]