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15 Dec

Posted at 02:03h in Cold and Flu

It’s that time of year, when the flu arrives, and with it, the choice of whether or not to get the flu vaccine. Many people assume that just because I am a naturopathic doctor, I am against the flu vaccine. This is not true. My...

08 Dec

Posted at 22:31h in Gut Health

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affecting 18-28% of North Americans, and the prevalence has been increasing every year.[1] Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the medication of choice in conventional medicine. While PPIs are somewhat effective at reducing...

03 Dec

Posted at 03:22h in Hormones, Menopause, PMS

How Does My Hormonal Cycle Work? Hormonal Harmony Hormone imbalance is best understood by knowing how a normal menstrual cycle works. A menstrual cycle is the result of a hormonal dance between the pituitary gland in the brain and the ovaries. Every month the female sex hormones...

30 Sep

Posted at 04:06h in Bone Health, Children's Health

Are Today’s Adolescents at risk for Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a preventable, potentially debilitating disease characterized by low bone density and increased bone fragility that affects millions of people. Dietary intake of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D is critical during this life stage for optimal bone growth;...