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How to Eliminate Water Retention before your Period

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND How awful does it feel to be bloated, swollen, puffy, and uncomfortable 1-2 weeks per month? A lot of women describe feeling this way at some point before their period comes; one source quoting over 50% of PMS sufferers1. Water retention can affect the face, hands, lower legs, and abdomen. Some […]

Fertility, Girolamo

5 Proven Ways to Promote a Smooth, Natural Labor

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND Did you know that you can potentially influence the type of labor you experience? Many women are opting to try as many natural avenues as possible, to have a birth experience that they can actually enjoy, and look back on with fond memories. This doesn’t mean trying to control the experience;

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How to Naturally Cure Endometriosis

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus which causes pelvic pain. It is estimated that 50% of women suffering from infertility have endometriosis.1 This inflammatory tissue often becomes scar tissue on the ovaries and fallopian tubes and can prevent pregnancy. Some women suffer from

Girolamo, Women's Health

Homeopathy For a Natural Pregnancy

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.

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5 Awesome Herbs to Take During Pregnancy

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Herbs are a wonderful and nourishing addition throughout a woman’s pregnancy. On top of a clean and nutritious diet, herbs can be used to provide a therapeutic effect; they provide more absorbable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than taking supplemental isolated vitamins and minerals.1 Pregnant women not only need more vitamins

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Foundations of Fertility Part 3: Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, and is responsible for how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and responds to other hormones. Thyroid hormones affect how fast or slow your brain, heart, muscles, liver, and other organs work. It is very important this gland is working

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Foundations of Fertility Part 2: Blood Sugar Stabilization

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Maintaining a tightly controlled insulin and blood sugar relationship is crucial for conception. This means ensuring the pancreas does not produce too much insulin in response to your meal. You may have a problem with blood sugar balance and insulin resistance if you have trouble with weight loss, have been

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Fertility Enhancement as You Age

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Many women are delaying having kids due to “career priorities, advanced education, control over fertility, financial concerns, late and second marriages, and infertility”.1 Often, women start to feel pressure from medical professionals, family, and friends, telling them that it’s all downhill for fertility from 35 and on. I see many women

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Foundations of Fertility Part 1: Stress Management

Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Dr. Donata Girolamo, N.D. explains in this 5-part series how to build a strong foundation to improve conception rates, labour experiences, and have a healthy baby. Stress is commonly overlooked and not considered as an obstacle to natural conception. I’ve chosen to write about it as part 1 of Foundations

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Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND

After graduating from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Dr. Donata Girolamo then pursued her passion for holistic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, becoming a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Donata Girolamo maintains a private family practice with special interests in fertility and mental
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