Vaginal dryness is a very common complaint, yet it’s less often talked about. One of the most common symptoms is pain during sex, called dyspareunia in medical lingo (dis – pare – ooh – nee – ah). Vaginal dryness can also cause itching, discomfort, and increased risk of infection. Why? If the tissue that linesContinue reading “Vaginal dryness getting in the way of your passion?”
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Counting Sheep, Waiting for Sleep?
Insomnia is a common concern among patients, and there’s no one solution that works for everyone. There are, however, lots of therapeutic options to choose from – it can be helpful to try different options to find the one best-suited for you. While we can often push past lack of sleep with extra coffee orContinue reading “Counting Sheep, Waiting for Sleep?”
Dry Skin Got You Down?
Wintertime is ubiquitous with dry skin for many people – when the temperatures drop and the heaters come on, it can be very drying to our bodies’ outer layer. Not only that, but seasonal food changes, extra layers and less direct sunlight can affect our health and the health of our skin in indirect waysContinue reading “Dry Skin Got You Down?”
Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal medicines, especially during cold and flu season. Not only does this sweet little berry have antiviral and antimicrobial properties, it also upregulates your own immune response to increase your body’s defense system. You’ll find it in many stores – health-focused and more mainstream. The liquid, orContinue reading “Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup”
Quick + Easy Relief for Sinus and Nasal Congestion
Sniffles, runny nose, congestion or sinus pressure got you down? Use this simple at-home treatment to clear our your nasal and sinus passages, allowing for drainage of the yucky stuff so that you can feel clearer and better. This is also great to use preventively and at the first sign of nasal or sinus congestion.Continue reading “Quick + Easy Relief for Sinus and Nasal Congestion”
Grill Season!
Hello, burgers fresh from the grill with toasted buns and crisp toppings…summertime is nearly here. In the midst of barbecue, burgers and beachy bliss, it’s easy to add some health into your grilling routine, along with some flavor too! Here’s the things (disclaimer: don’t read this if you don’t want to know how your grilledContinue reading “Grill Season!”
Bone Morphogenic Proteins
Like action heroes for your bones! In the 1960s, Dr. Marshall Urist, MD was an orthopedic surgeon studying how bones heal and grow after fractures. Through his work, he discovered Bone Morphogenic Proteins (BMPs) and with this, the “osteoinductive” nature of bones (meaning how bones can regenerate themselves). BMPs are a family of over 20Continue reading “Bone Morphogenic Proteins”
“Should I take a multivitamin?”
“Should I take a multivitamin?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked. While multi’s are generally a nice all-around boost, it’s great to go a little deeper and discuss what’s best for each person. Did you know: naturopathic physicians use advanced testing to measure your individual levels of essential micronutrients andContinue reading ““Should I take a multivitamin?””
Happy Heart Health Month!
February is Heart Health Month, so cheers to your heart that literally never stops beating!! Wondering how naturopathic doctors may support your cardiovascular health? Aligned with our naturopathic philosophy, we take an in-depth look at you as an individual: your risk factors, lifestyle and nutrition, basic and advanced testing and more, all in the contextContinue reading “Happy Heart Health Month!”
How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath
It’s that season…every sniffle, cough and sneeze brings a new wariness. Instead of holding your hand sanitizer as tight as pepper spray in a dark alley, take a deep breath and read on for some natural remedies. Hydration. You already know this one, but it stands the test of time. The winter months tend toContinue reading “How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath”