DIPS IN MOOD GETTING YOU DOWN? LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY By: Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND Dips and lows in mood can be common this time of year. We’re past the holiday season, back into the grind of work, and most of us are spending less time outside. It is important to know that […]
Women's Health
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 […]
Relieving Pelvic Pain with Yoga
Relieving Pelvic Pain with Yoga Pelvic pain affects 1 in 3 women in Canada. Often, those who are experiencing pain feel more alone than the statistics reveal because pelvic pain is not as readily spoken about as other parts of the body, like the back or hip. Pelvic pain can disrupt bowel, bladder, digestive, and […]
5 TIPS TO GET YOUR DIGESTION BACK ON TRACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
5 TIPS TO GET YOUR DIGESTION BACK ON TRACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS It is easy to overindulge over the holiday season. This is the time when our busy lives get even busier! By mid-November most people find themselves going out for dinner more often, attending holiday parties, ordering more takeout, and finding it challenging to […]
Treating Androgen Excess in PCOS
Treating Androgen Excess in PCOS Androgens are an essential part of women’s health. They are responsible for muscle growth, bone development, libido, keeping body fat low and a general sense of wellbeing. However, too much of anything isn’t good. When these hormones get too high the result is acne and/or a more masculine appearance. This […]
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of female sex hormones. The hormonal imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. The ovaries make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy […]