Could a hormonal imbalance be the culprit of your menstrual and PMS symptoms?
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Each woman’s experience with her period is different and unique. There are some of us that really connect to our cycles. We track them and take notice where we are in the moon cycle. We might have a deep love for our uterus; we may even be happy with or […]
5 Warning Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Quality Sleep
Patricia Sarmiento Most people are aware of the importance of getting a good night’s rest, but an unfortunate many are also acutely aware of just how evasive a good night’s sleep can be. Of course, not getting enough sleep leaves you cranky, exhausted, and irritable, not to mention less effective at both work and home. […]
Adaptogens Help You Adapt to Stress
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND Stress is the name of the game called life. We all experience stress of various forms on a daily basis. So what can we do about it, if anything? Well one thing you could do is to take herbs that help your body manage stress. Those herbs are called “adaptogens.” You […]
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 […]
Reduce Stress, Modulate Cortisol Level, and Support Adrenal Stress Adaptation
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND How would you rate your stress level, is it Low, Medium or High? If you answered Medium or High, stress may be contributing to your weight problems. Our bodies have systems designed to help us deal with stress. The type of stress that would be natural for us would […]
4 top tips for cancer prevention, supported by research, to help you stay healthy and keep disease at bay
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND Breast cancer awareness is an important time to reflect upon how natural approaches to wellness can play a leading role in preventing cancer. Through my fifteen years of practicing naturopathic medicine I have discovered, first hand, how the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices can either support or suppress health. […]