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
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
IBS vs. SIBO: What's the Difference? If you're experiencing chronic digestive issues, you may have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). While these conditions share some similarities, they are actually quite different. Yet up to 70% of people diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO
COLORECTAL CANCER - A GUIDE Although her diet hadn’t really changed, her bowel movements had. She often felt like she still had to relieve herself even after using the restroom. Blood was present when she had hard or soft stools - and regardless of what she ate her stools vacillated
Sometimes out of the blue we receive reminders that change the trajectory of our days; maybe even our lives. “I need you to take care of yourself, so you can take care of us.” Those words echoed through the examination room by one of Dr. Miller’s patients, and she was
Some people start the new year by goal or intention setting, some find a word of the year to focus on, others avoid the whole thing altogether. Ending the first full month of 2023 you might be having second thoughts about
The holiday season is emotionally charged. Commonly a hectic time of year, the season can result in feelings shifting from joy to grief at a moment’s notice. Nostalgia creeps in and the focus shifts to the past or worries for the future - instead of what is happening in
The holiday season is often centered around sharing meals with family and friends. Get togethers may turn into nutritional indulgences. Sugar intake rises in proportion to the consumption of alcohol and sweet desserts. And with it, so does our blood sugar, that if left unattended, could lead to Insulin
