What are some healthy coping mechanisms for grief?

What are some healthy coping mechanisms for grief?

As a naturopathic physician, I’ve walked alongside countless women navigating the physical and emotional terrain of grief. What I’ve learned is that grief isn’t just an emotional experience. It lives in your body too—in the exhaustion that won’t lift, the appetite that disappears, the sleep that won’t come. And while there’s no magic remedy to make grief go away, there are gentle, healthy ways to support yourself as you heal.

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Can Naturopathic Care Help with Long Covid?

Can Naturopathic Care Help with Long Covid?

If you’re still grappling with symptoms weeks or months after a COVID-19 infection, you are not alone. The lingering effects, often called “Long COVID,” can be deeply frustrating and disruptive, touching every aspect of your life.

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Does Insurance Cover Naturopathic Care?

Does Insurance Cover Naturopathic Care?

One of the most common questions I get from new patients is, “Do you take my insurance?” It’s a great question, and one that shows how much healthcare has become intertwined with financial planning.

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Does Loneliness Affect Physical Health?

Does Loneliness Affect Physical Health?

We have all felt lonely from time to time, those moments in life where we feel isolated, misunderstood, and disconnected from others. You might yearn for connection but feel too shy or intimidated to reach out. Loneliness feels emotionally draining, but could it also be harming your physical health?

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Thyroid Disorders in Women: A Guide

Thyroid Disorders in Women: A Guide

Are you constantly tired, no matter how much you sleep? Have you noticed your weight creeping up, even with a healthy diet? Or maybe your hair is thinning, and you’re feeling more anxious than usual. If these sound familiar, you’re not alone. While it’s easy to blame these symptoms on stress, aging, or perimenopause, they could be signs of a thyroid disorder.

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How can I improve my mental health in the winter?

How can I improve my mental health in the winter?

How to Nurture Your Mental Health During the Winter Months As the days grow shorter and Seattle’s signature gray skies settle in, do you find your energy waning or your mood dipping? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience a shift in their mental well-being...

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Which form of magnesium is the best for you?

Which form of magnesium is the best for you?

It's late, but you can't sleep. You're scrolling through TikTok, trying to ignore the rolling in your stomach, and the news is spiking your heart rate every few minutes. A woman appears in a video and claims to have the answer to all of your problems! It's MAGNESIUM!...

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When should you go to the doctor for irregular periods?

When should you go to the doctor for irregular periods?

Maybe it’s not your favorite visitor, but at least it’s mostly reliable, right? The monthly arrival of your period can feel like clockwork—until it doesn't. One month it shows up three days early, the next it's a week late, and suddenly you're wondering if something's...

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