You notice that you have gained a few extra pounds. Jeans are fitting tighter than normal or maybe not at all! So, you make a pledge to get the pounds off. You join a gym and kick up the cardio, start eating everything “you should” and restrict your calorie intake. After 2, 4, or 6 […]
Diet and the Gut Microbiome
by Dr. Haylee Nye Did you know that changing from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet can alter your gut microbiome in at little as 24 hours? What we eat can greatly change the state of our health, starting with shifting the microbiome. Studies have shown that bacterial diversity, or lack thereof, can either […]
Vitamin B12
What is vitamin B12 and what does it do? Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found in animal-based products. It works in DNA formation and the body’s nervous and hematologic system. It is also utilized in energy generation and is fuel for the adrenal glands responsible for dealing with daily stressors, both physical and emotional. […]
Infertility
The decision to start a family is one of the most exciting steps couples can take in their relationship. When pregnancy doesn’t occur, each month can be a rollercoaster of heartbreak, anger, and frustration. Sadly, rates of infertility have skyrocketed in the last few decades and more couples are turning to […]
Reclaiming Female Libido: Beyond candles & lingerie
More than 40% of women report experiencing some form of sexual dysfunction at least once in their lifetime. For many women that concern is decreased libido and may accompany life changes such as childbirth, medication adjustments, peri & post menopause and weight gain. While life changes may coincide with decreases in libido, this shift in […]
What’s So Bad About Cholesterol?
Chances are you’ve heard someone say the phrase, “I need to lower my cholesterol.” Most people would be hard pressed to explain what cholesterol actually is, what roles it plays in our bodies or just how lowering cholesterol improves our health. Physically, cholesterol has a texture about halfway between butter and wax. It’s categorized as […]
Super Mom: Naturopathic Approaches to Stress Management
This week marks the end of summer vacation for many local kids and, as the little ones head back to school, it’s the perfect time to shift some focus to making mom’s health a priority. As Mom, raising your little ones is hardly your only responsibility. There’s a household to manage, bills to be paid, […]
