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Why You Need FAT…Believe Us, You Do!
FAT- Why Fat Free is NOT a choice! Fat are carriers that help proteins do their job. In the 80’s and 90’s the media and medical community gave the word ‘fat’ negative press and so many people turned to low/fat free diets. This led to horrendous health consequences!...
A Holistic Approach to Feeling Like Your Best Self
Often, I hear from patients that they are frustrated with their health issues. They are doing everything right- eating healthy, exercising, managing stress- and they still don’t feel good. By taking a holistic approach to their treatment, I am able to get them moving...
What Causes Hot Flashes: It’s More Than Just Estrogen
What causes hot flashes? Contrary to popular belief, hot flashes and night sweats are not always due to low estrogen. There are many potential causes: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Also known as acid reflux or heartburn, GERD is a painful condition where...
Love Your Liver: 12 Tips for Liver Detoxification
As we settle in to the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the things that we can let go of in 2022. This may also be a good time to allow your body a chance to let go of what it has been holding on to through detoxification. Regular detoxification is...
Beating the Winter Blues
The short, dark days of winter….for many it means the “winter blues” or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here are some tips to help beat the winter blues.
Beat Inflammation: Lower Insulin & Cholesterol with Bioidentical Hormones
Declining hormone levels is a natural process as we age that may lead to fatigue, weight gain, insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol and reduced quality of life. We’re familiar with the importance of maintaining healthy levels of hormones, insulin, and cholesterol,...
Discover the Link Between ADHD and Allergies
Whether you or your child have problems with focus or have been diagnosed with a form of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), more than likely, there is a correlation with allergies or food sensitivities. Who would have thought we could have brain...
6 Questions About Melatonin Answered
According to the CDC, an estimated 50–70 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders. Our bodies require sleep for restoration, but also detoxification. You’ve likely heard about melatonin as a sleep aid and may have many...
Are Wheat & Gluten Causing Your Symptoms?
Last week, I met a professional goal: I completed my studies to become a Certified Gluten Practitioner. And while I’m thrilled to have more information to share with clients, one stat just hit me in the gut (pun intended). Six to seven out of 10 people have some...
Natural Treatment for Endometriosis: Dr. Melanie’s Story
Endometriosis is a painful condition that effects 1 in 10 women. Natural treatments for endometriosis aim to treat the underlying cause. Many women suffer from endometriosis on a physical and emotional level, and may feel that long-term relief is hopeless....
Balancing Hormones for Every Woman
PMS and menopause are a challenge for every woman at some point. While symptoms of PMS or menopause can be difficult to manage, understanding the many factors that are at play give you the tools to cope. As a naturopathic doctor, I use natural methods to help...
Nourishing Your Qi During the Winter Months
“When one stays in the darkness long enough, one begins to see.” -C.G. Jung Winter is a time of stillness and quietude, when nature’s energy has turned in during this most inward-looking of all the seasons. We call it the most Yin of the seasons. Trees have...
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