Your Questions About Naturopathic Medicine, Answered!

Your Questions About Naturopathic Medicine, Answered!

You likely have questions about naturopathic medicine! As many people seek alternatives to the one-size-fits-all approach of conventional medicine, naturopathic medicine emerges as a compelling choice. If you are exploring natural methods to enhance your well-being, a...

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Hypothyroid treatment options: Is Synthroid Your Only Choice?

Hypothyroid treatment options: Is Synthroid Your Only Choice?

Ok, so you’ve been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and you're wondering about your hypothyroid treatment options.  Perhaps this just happened or maybe you’ve been living with and managing thyroid disease for years or even decades. What do you...

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I have Hashimoto’s. Now what?

I have Hashimoto’s. Now what?

Have you recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?  Take a deep breath. Now, do it again. Hashimoto's can be a scary diagnosis. Let me tell you, it’s going to be OK. Hashimoto’s is a unique autoimmune condition in that it is not often associated with...

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Let’s Talk Thyroid

Let’s Talk Thyroid

Why is everyone talking about thyroid? Ok, maybe in your world people do not always talk about this important hormone, but in my world it comes up a lot! Let’s review this precious hormone and see why it gets a lot of attention, especially amongst women. What does my...

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’Tis the Season to Be…Sad and Irritated?

’Tis the Season to Be…Sad and Irritated?

Can antidepressants coexist with naturopathic medicine? The answer may surprise you! This is the story of how I, a trained Naturopathic Doctor, found myself faced with my greatest fear, antidepressants and found a way to have antidepressants coexist with naturopathic...

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Finding Motivation

Finding Motivation

Finding motivation can feel as difficult as finding your car keys on a busy morning, but you're not going to get far without it! As a physician, I am so interested in the WHY of things. I think it’s important and useful to understand what is happening in your body in...

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Silver Linings?

Silver Linings?

I write this at 5am, in our temporarily quiet home while everyone is asleep. I used to get frustrated when I woke up early like this. Now, I relish in the peace and quiet. Before I had kids, I remember talking with a mom-friend who said she recently started getting up...

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