Acne in PCOS While it is impossible to discuss all the causes of acne, and in fact, a great amount of the research that exists is quite varied, much of it implicates excess androgens as the main culprit in the formation of acne. In women, the most common cause of hyperandrogenism (excess androgens) is…
To detox or not to detox? Ah, the detox. We’ve all heard it. It seems like everywhere we look, there is someone talking about detoxing, needing to detox, or going on a cleanse. But, what is a “detox” and when should you consider one?? What does it even mean? Detoxification in our body is essentially…
Your thyroid is most likely impacting your health and you are told otherwise Millions of Americans are suffering with feelings of fatigue, weight gain, cognitive impairment and depression. Seemingly unrelated and sometimes even attributed to other causes, the thyroid can actually be at play. Thyroid disorders can have a widespread effect on your health.…
How You Can Treat Leaky Gut Syndrome In a previous blog post, I introduced leaky gut syndrome, what it is, and how it can manifest. Today, let’s delve into how you can begin to heal your gut and finally break through the health issues you’ve been dealing with! First things first: how do…
Our genes. They are essential to who we are, and what may come of us, but how many of you think about genes when you think about vaccinations and their potential for harm? Inspired by a recent talk given by Dr. Kendra Becker-Musante ND, APRN, BC., I wanted to share with you what research says…
Acne from a Naturopathic perspective While many of us were told that our acne was just a byproduct of adolescence – as if we needed anything to make us feel more awkward at this stage – how come nearly half of men and women in their third decade of life are still affected by…
Why every athlete needs mushrooms in their diet While we all know the importance of ‘eating the rainbow’ in order to get a wide variety of antioxidants and phytochemicals in our diet, we must not forget about our less flashy friends: mushrooms. There are a wide array of medicinal mushrooms touting various therapeutic effects, but…
Low Progesterone? 5 Easy Steps to Increase your Levels As previously discussed in my last post, progesterone is vital for preparing and maintaining pregnancy, especially during the early stages. Progesterone also aids in proper thyroid functioning, and has anti-inflammatory effects in the body, especially in the brain.1,2 Low progesterone have been linked…
Chronic, Cyclical Candida Infections: What Causes it and How to Treat it What is Candida? Vulvovaginal candidiasis, more commonly referred to as a yeast infection, is an overgrowth of a type of yeast called Candida in the vaginal tract. Approximately 75% of women will have at least one yeast infection during their life.1 Of…
Progesterone and Peak Fertility: When should you test your progesterone? Progesterone is one of the most important hormones for fertility. Progesterone is only produced naturally in the body after ovulation and is essential for uterine stability. Progesterone, aka ‘pro-gestation’ hormone helps thicken the endometrial lining and aids in the formation of new blood vessels.1…