Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder. It occurs cyclically, beginning post-ovulation and peaking during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Many view PMDD as a heightened version of PMS, but it is quite severe. PMDD’s defining...

Preconception Health for Men: Essential Practices Preconception is crucial for both men and women, yet it often falls solely on women to implement necessary steps. In this article, we outline essential health practices for men planning to conceive.  Timing and...

1. Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables are rich in a compound known as indoles, which activate protective enzymes to upregulate liver detoxification. Effective liver detoxification is highly integral to balanced hormones. I suggest aiming for 1 cup daily for...

Confused and overwhelmed by all the preconception advice? Read on for 5 tips to enhance your fertility                                                                                                                                                                      ...

Has your period gone missing and you have no idea why?  read on to discover some common root causes. Your menstrual cycle is your 5th vital sign and provides a monthly report card of your health. So when it goes missing it’s a message from your body that there is a...

The Vital Role of liver detoxification in Hormonal Balance The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining hormonal balance, performing over 500 essential functions. Often overlooked, it contributes significantly to managing issues like hormonal acne, menstrual...

How To Balance Your Hormones Erratic blood sugar levels are a frequently overlooked root cause of hormonal imbalances and are thought of as a concern only for those with a diagnosed condition such as diabetes. However, blood sugar imbalances can have follow on effects...

Unfortunately, stress is not something that occurs in our body in isolation, it impacts many facets of health from thyroid function, to adrenals, female hormones, happy hormones, energy levels, fertility, and much more. Now we’ve covered the basics of how stress can...

To understand the exact mechanism of how cortisol impacts the body we need to run through an overview of the nervous system.   The autonomic nervous system is responsible for many bodily functions such as breathing, blood circulation, digestion, cardiovascular...

  What is Vitamin B12 function? Vitamin B12 plays an integral role in the central nervous system as an essential nutrient for red blood cell production, energy production, DNA synthesis and the myelination of nerves. Symptoms requiring Vitamin B12 supplementation...

Get naturopathic advice on the best menstrual products! It  is estimated that the average woman will use over 11,000 tampons or menstrual pads in her lifetime. The most common menstrual products used by women are tampons, pads, and liners. In more recent years the use...

        Role of rT3 in thyroid function Reverse T3 (rT3) is an inactive form of the thyroid hormone and is highly relevant to thyroid function. rT3 is believed to be a protective evolutionary method developed by the body. Get a naturopathic advice...

What is histamine role in immune response? Histamine is a chemical messenger within the body, having a significant role in the immune system response. It communicates important messengers from your body to your brain. It also triggers the release of stomach acid,...

Types of tuna  Avoid: Blue fin tuna (critically endangered) Bigeye tuna (endangered) Eat less of Yellow fin tuna (endangered) Albacore (endangered) Best option to consume Skipjack   Fishing methods Avoid buying tuna caught via the following methods.  Fish aggregating...

  February 24, 2020   Can prolonged stress affect the thyroid? Did you know there is a connection between stress and thyroid health? Yes, prolonged stress can affect the thyroid gland and hormones produced. Get your naturopathic advice on healthy living, herbal...