Feeling Fatigued? Could it be Your Thyroid?
Dr Sarah Preston Hesler, ND What is the thyroid and what does it do? The thyroid is a gland located near the base of your neck, which is responsible for the body’s metabolism. The pituitary gland in your brain signals the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone which stimulates the metabolism. The thyroid is responsible for many […]
Collagen – Discovering the Fountain of Youth
Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body, which makes up the framework of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (1). The dermal layer of the skin produces type I and III collagen (2) which are responsible for the skin looking healthy and young. Collagen can […]
Eczema: To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam The weather turning chilly. The air turning dry. The windows being closed up. What do all these things have in common? Eczema flares. This is the time of year that has parents and their kids coming into the office for help in treating their eczema flares. Eczema is becoming an […]
Protecting Your Skin This Winter: How to Treat Dry, Itchy or Eczematous Skin
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox The weather is changing and if you’re anything like me, your skin is too. With colder weather comes dry, flaky skin. Some of us struggle with multiple rounds of moisturizing daily, trying not to use hot shower water (an impossible feat on a cold December morning), and debating the benefits […]