Dating, falling in love again, or even rediscovering romance with a long-term partner during perimenopause or menopause can feel like a whirlwind of emotions.
The thyroid plays a small yet mighty role in a woman’s overall health. Shaped like a butterfly, this gland located in your neck controls everything from your energy levels to your metabolism. But what happens when your thyroid isn’t functioning as it should?
For many women in Seattle living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the diagnosis is often accompanied by years of managing irregular periods, hormonal shifts, and frustrating symptoms like weight gain, acne, or excess hair growth. If you’ve had a complete hysterectomy and oophorectomy (removal of the uterus and ovaries), you may be wondering, “Do I still have PCOS?”
So let’s talk about the five key pillars of menopause wellness and how they can transform your health. Plus, we’ll highlight how working with a naturopathic doctor can provide the guidance and care you need along this journey.
Ever feel like something is just off with your body? Maybe it’s irregular periods, mood swings, fatigue, or that frustrating weight that seems glued to your midsection. For many women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or midlife changes, hormonal imbalances are often blamed. But here’s a surprising culprit you might not be thinking about—your liver.
Menopause brings a variety of changes, and while we’re often prepared for the hot flashes and mood swings, the sexual and vaginal health challenges that come with it are less talked about. If you've found yourself wondering, "What’s going on down there?" you’re not...
Does your daily diet include the best foods for women's hormones and your health? Hormones play a critical role in maintaining women’s health, from sleep and energy levels to emotions and metabolism. But did you know that a balanced diet is one of the most powerful...
Does naturopathic medicine for endometriosis work for pain and symptom relief? Endometriosis. Even the word sounds heavy—a name that encompasses chronic pain, disrupted lives, and frustrating diagnostic delays. For millions of women worldwide, this condition isn’t...
How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Women's Hormones? Sleep is one of the most essential components of overall health, yet it's often underprioritized in our busy lives. For women, the relationship between sleep and health becomes even more intricate when we consider...
Navigating (peri)menopause can feel like setting sail into unknown waters. While most of us expect some gray hair and wrinkles as we age, the hormonal changes can catch us off guard. For most women, a drop in estrogen can have a big impact on not just reproductive...
