THE HORMONE CODE. Hormonal imbalances are one of the more common health concerns we see at the clinic. It is important that we investigate whether the symptoms experienced – such as migraine headaches, acne, changes with mood and anxiety – are the result of suboptimal hormone functioning. In most cases, starting with the fundamentals of […]
Thyroid
ARE YOUR THYROID FLARE UPS WELL CONTROLLED
ARE YOUR THYROID FLARE-UPS WELL CONTROLLED? When someone mentions they have Hashimoto’s, they’re talking about having an under-active thyroid, referred to as hypothyroidism, as the result of autoimmunity. In this case, the immune system inappropriately attacks the thyroid gland, resulting in glandular damage over time. This inappropriate action of the immune system can occur from […]
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 […]
Night Sweats: Stop Losing Sleep Over Soaking Wet Sheets
Night Sweats: Stop Losing Sleep Over Soaking Wet Sheets Dr. Jordin Wiggins Night sweats are very common. They affect women of all ages, not just women in menopause. There are many causes of night sweats and it can be difficult to figure out the underlying source […]
Why Me? Migraine Preventions to get Your Life Back
Why Me? Migraine Preventions to get Your Life Back By: Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND Migraines are no laughing matter. They are a serious health concern that affect 30% of adults worldwide. Migraines can be experienced as severe headaches with throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, vision changes, nausea, loss of appetite and dizziness. Some […]
HOW YOUR THYROID MIGHT BE HINDERING WEIGHT LOSS
How Your Thyroid Might Be Hindering Weight Loss Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND The thyroid hormone interacts on a cellular level in the body, controlling the rate of metabolism – or how quickly we can break down substance into energy. Understanding this, you can imagine that if metabolism is slowed down – in the case of […]