women's health

Put an end to your nightmare PMS

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.

Why Weight Loss is not the answer to PCOS

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.

PCOS and Pregnancy: How Naturopathic Medicine can support your fertility journey

PCOS and Pregnancy: How Naturopathic Medicine can support your fertility journey

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.

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

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

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.

PMS or PMDD - what's normal?

PMS or PMDD - what's normal?

According to some definitions of premenstrual syndrome, pretty much any symptom can be chalked up to that time of the month. So how do we figure out what’s normal?

The more intense, and the longer before your period that symptoms begin, the more likely it is your body would benefit from support in moving through its monthly cycle. It’s normal to have signs and symptoms that let us know we’re moving through our cycle, but PMS doesn’t have to be a dreaded monthly ordeal.