Understanding Magnesium Magnesium is crucial to a healthy functioning body, and yet we rarely hear about its deficiency in relation to major health issues. From “protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation” (NIH, 2022), simply put, magnesium helps our bodies work better. Yet, despite
Thyroid Disease: Guiding You Through Ever felt like you're trapped in a healthcare maze and you can’t get out? You walk in with a mixed bag of symptoms – fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain – and walk out with a label: "thyroid disease." But does that explain everything? Does
A Healthy New Year in Small Steps Are you someone who wants to make changes this year? Forget the January crash and burn of grand resolutions! It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can make small, sustainable steps towards nutritional health that will nourish your body and mind
The holiday season is a time for celebration and joy, but it can also be a time of stress and overwhelm. With so much to do and so many people to see, it's easy to let our own health and well-being fall by the wayside. Have you really taken charge
Are you someone who cannot lose weight even after changing your nutritional intake and exercise? It’s possible that your weight loss plateau isn’t something you can fix on your own - it may be a medical problem. Many people are looking for an option that is not offered elsewhere or
Five Things we WILL NOT DO as Naturopathic Medical Doctors There are lots of things you can count on when you go to a medical doctor. They might check your vital signs, ask about your symptoms, possibly run diagnostic tests, and then prescribe a pharmaceutical or therapeutic protocol in
Practical Steps for a Resilient Immune System Your immune system is a remarkable defense mechanism that plays a crucial role in protecting your body from various threats – especially during cold and flu season. While it's always on guard, there are proactive steps you can take to
Summer Survival Guide Summer is here, and with it comes the excitement of spending time outdoors, soaking up the sun, and socializing with friends and family. But summer can also be a time when we're more likely to experience hangovers, sunburns, and other health problems. Steer clear of
Navigating Your Hormonal Landscape Something we don’t talk about enough is the way our bodies change as we get older - specifically related to hormones and their balance. Although the symptoms can be different, knowing that both men and women experience this change can be helpful in taking care
Three Things to Try for Iron Deficiency It can be stressful for a teen during their menstrual cycle - worrying about managing symptoms like heavy bleeding. Navigating both physical and social/ emotional changes that occur during each cycle can be exhausting. It may feel uncomfortable to talk about, and as
