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Could Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth be the Cause of your Digestive Symptoms?
A bulk of what we see in practice as Naturopathic Doctors, and what I'd say we often excel at, is improving (if not resolving) people's digestive symptoms. Commonly we see people at the office experiencing variations of constipation or diarrhea, bloating, gas,...
7 Ways to Incorporate Dark Leafy Greens into your Winter
As Naturopathic Doctors, we love to remind our patients about the value of dark, leafy greens. Ideally, we get the majority of our nutrients from whole foods, and leafy greens are true nutritional powerhouses. I often recommend a serving of leafy greens a day, and...
Meal Planning 101: Eating Healthy Meals Made Easy
I’m a true believer that having a good plan is what can set you up for success and consistency. One of the things I am most consistent with in regards to healthy habits, is prioritizing good food choices throughout the week. I attribute this in part to, well I’m a...
Getting Back to your Happy Self: Naturopathic Medicine Approaches to Depression
Depression is a growing concern in our communities. Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced depression. Sometimes symptoms of depression can be deceiving, as experiencing depression doesn’t always mean that you feel sad all of the time. Symptoms may...
Is Ginger Effective at Relieving Period Pain?
Do you experience cramping discomfort around your menstrual cycle that requires the use of prescription or over-the-counter medication for pain relief? Primary dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe aching or cramping that occurs before or during your menstrual...
How We Stepped Outside Our Comfort Zone and Why You Should Too
I think it was late Spring that I got a Facebook alert from my dear friend (and Roots to Branches colleague) Charlene Pierce, inviting me for a girls weekend away to hike Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Excited by the weekend away with a bunch of ladies, I quickly accepted...
Can Soy Improve Bone and Heart Health Post Menopause?
Bone and cardiovascular health are top priorities when treating menopausal women because of the lost protective effects estrogen has on both of these tissues. In the past, soy has had a controversial reputation in the treatment of women because of it’s supposed...
What I Didn’t Tell You About My Pregnancy and How It Led to My Passion for Treating Infertility
Getting pregnant for me the first time was no problem, for which I am very grateful. In my practice, I see a lot of infertility and experience secondary infertility myself, so I know what a struggle it can be for some folks. During my pregnancy, my first ultrasound...
Gulp?! Can What You Drink Affect Your Ability to Conceive?
Women often become hyper-aware of what they are putting into their bodies once they become pregnant. But did you know it is important to be mindful of these choices while trying to conceive, as well? Studies have shown drink choices can impact the time it takes...
PMS: Your Months Do Not Have to Feel Like This!
Do you lose 1-2 weeks of feeling like yourself every month because of your menstrual cycle? Do you experience mood swings, pronounced fatigue, and muscle tension before your menstrual cycle? Have you missed work because of your menstrual cycle? If so, READ ON because...
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