Gut Health and Neurodiversity There is no need to view Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses as a lifestyle limitation but instead as a unique expression of neurodiversity. Understanding Neurodiversity and Gut Health All too often, these diagnoses come to families with an abundance
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
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
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
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
April is Autism Awareness month, the time of year that brings to light issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is not an anomaly, and still many people don’t realize how prevalent it is in the human population. In fact, autism is a preserved genetic trait that has been
