Dr. Kali MacIsaac HBSc, ND A very new study has shed some scientific light on what naturopathic doctors have known for a long time – skin health tells us a lot about the internal workings of the body, especially hormonal balance. Many skin disorders are a manifestation of improper hormonal regulation It is great when […]
Dr. Natalie Bozinovski ND, MSc. Ginger for Dysmenorrhea NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs like diclofenac, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, and naproxen are pharmaceutical drugs most commonly used to treat menstrual pain. They are effective, especially if started before the onset and continued until day 2., but not without side effects. NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (gas,
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Are you experiencing a change to your vaginal discharge? Have you noticed an abnormal vaginal odor or more discharge than usual? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of a vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV). What is BV? BV is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, is one of the most common symptoms women experience during pregnancy, with its prevalence reaching up to 80%.1,2 The reasons why this symptom is so common in pregnancy is due to increased pressure in the stomach by the growing baby, causing the
Dr. Kali MacIsaac HBSc, ND Unless you frequent online chat groups or are considering competing in bodybuilding competitions, testosterone levels are likely something you don’t think a lot about. When you read online about hormonal balance, you may come across some articles about the decline of testosterone as men age, but for female hormone health
Publisher Razi Berry Breasts. In our culture, they are loved and loathed, adored and envied. We hide them, put them on display, exploit them, sell things with them, surgically alter them to suit current ideals of beauty, oh!….and some even forget that their main purpose is to feed our children. Some statistics: 100% of female
Dr. Lauren Young, ND One in eight women. This statistic is the number of women who will experience breast cancer in their lifetime. Dramatically higher than in the past, this statistic also has physicians and researchers hunting down causes and solutions for this disturbing rise. Researchers have identified some known risks. There are genetic predispositions
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Did you know that cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death for women in the United States? Thankfully, thanks to routine Pap smear screening, the number of case of cervical cancer and cancer related deaths has declined significantly over the past 40 years. However, it is estimated that approximately
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo A gentle and supportive option during pregnancy Homeopathic remedies provide a gentle and supportive option to women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. From heartburn to post-partum depression, having a home kit can be very helpful during these times. These are very common, inexpensive, and universal remedies to have on hand.
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Understanding Endometrial Tissue Endometriosis is a condition that affects women of childbearing age where the endometrial tissue, the lining of the uterus, is found outside of the uterine cavity. When this tissue proliferates or attempts to slough off just like it would in a normal menstrual cycle, it can cause extreme
