Pelvic health, Hormonal health
Kristen Mark
How do I know if it's Perimenopause? Signs and ...

Perimenopause is the window of time where the body gradually undergoes the transition to menopause, or the end of the menstrual cycle. Reproductive hormone levels will fluctuate as they work towards an overall decline in production. Walk confidently into menopause knowing that your sex life need not suffer - there are supports available to help maintain the health and hydration of vaginal tissue, and to support a robust libido after menopause. 

How do I know if it's Perimenopause? Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and when to get support
women's health, Mental Health
Kristen Mark
Put an end to your nightmare PMS

The misery of PMS is avoidable! We are not irrational, unreliable, or hysterical by virtue of our monthly cycle. PMS doesn’t have to be something to dread. It doesn’t have to feel like we’re out of control. PMS doesn’t have to ruin your month. We can help.

Put an end to your nightmare PMS
women's health
Kristen Mark
Why Weight Loss is not the answer to PCOS

The most common recommendations for PCOS within conventional medicine are to regulate menstrual cycles with hormonal birth control and to lose weight. The real issue and what we should be treating is the metabolic mis-firing, not the number on a scale. Weight loss is often used as a goalpost to reach even though it may not directly affect outcomes. Unfortunately, the quick recommendation in the case of most PCOS patients that they lose weight is rooted in medicalized fat-phobia rather than supported by best practices and patient outcomes.

Why Weight Loss is not the answer to PCOS
women's health
Kristen Mark
PCOS and Pregnancy: How Naturopathic Medicine ...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common gynecological conditions diagnosed, and is frequently associated with lowered fertility. PCOS need not be a reason to give up on your pregnancy hopes. There is plenty of support available, and several effective treatment approaches to explore.

PCOS and Pregnancy: How Naturopathic Medicine can support your fertility journey
Pelvic health, women's health
Kristen Mark
Endometriosis and the Microbiome: How do gut ...

Unlike conventional approaches to treatment, Naturopathic Medicine takes into consideration the multi-faceted and inter-related characteristics of endometriosis, in order to find effective and lasting treatment options for managing the symptoms associated with endometriosis, including reduced pelvic pain, improved fertility outcomes, and fostering an enhanced sense of agency in one’s state of well-being.

Endometriosis and the Microbiome: How do gut bugs affect period pain?

Health at Home

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Get Rid of Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

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Get Rid of Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Seasonal allergies are the result of our immune system overreacting to something in our environment. Our system perceives pollen, for example, as a threat and mounts an inflammatory response to get it the heck out of our body. The result can be itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and a general state of misery. Until we figure out how to change our programming, there’s plenty of natural options to help reduce the frequency and severity of seasonal allergies.

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Ginger Root: tasty, versatile, accessible medicine

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Ginger Root: tasty, versatile, accessible medicine

Ginger root is one of my favourite medicinal herbs because it’s so tasty, easy to find (just about any green grocer or grocery store has it), and versatile! I grew up knowing ginger as a flavour for a range of delicious dishes, as well as a candy. Sugar-coated candied ginger was a sweet and spicy treat! Turns out, ginger is also great for making you sweat (it’s a diaphoretic) which is great for helping fend off a cold or flu.

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The link between self-care, self-love and community resilience

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The link between self-care, self-love and community resilience

Self-care is crucial not only to our own survival, but the survival of our families, our communities, and society at large. We need to carve out space to be with ourselves, to be self-aware, self-reflective, and self-nourishing. In short, we need to give ourselves love. Love for ourselves gives us the ability to meaningfully share space with others, to care for those in need, and to meet the challenges of each day with resilience. It will allow us to learn, grow and thrive.

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Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)

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Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)

Goldenrod leaves and flowers can be enjoyed fresh in salads or other dishes, infused in a tea, made into a tincture, or used topically. The herb is known to clear sinus congestion, cleanse the urinary tract, and heal minor wounds. It can also be used to support minor digestive discomfort or as a mouth rinse to support oral health.

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Hydrotherapy at home: Hype your day with a contrast shower

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Hydrotherapy at home: Hype your day with a contrast shower

Hype your Day with a Contrast Shower using the healing power of water + the science of temperature control. This technique is ideal to use when we’re feeling vulnerable to illness. The increased flow and clearance actually boosts immune function, promotes circulation & lymphatic drainage & eases inflammation.