The most common menstrual complaints reported by women are painful periods. But, that's not supposed to be normal. According to studies, up to 93% of women of reproductive age have painful periods. And because it's so common, it is easily
As a naturopathic doctor, my favorite question to ask is, "Why?”. Why are you experiencing acne, weight gain, painful or irregular periods? These symptoms are important, but they are not the problem. To receive appropriate treatment, we must understand the
Pregnancy comes with 3 distinct trimesters, all of which have well-known symptoms associated with them. But the post-partum period, which comes with a lot of less commonly discussed changes, is just as common as first-trimester nausea. The postpartum period brings
If you suffer from headaches, it's likely you've had to rely on painkillers on numerous occasions. Very occasional use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) to treat a bad headache will likely have no lasting consequences.
Estrogen and progesterone are the essential hormones that regulate a woman’s monthly cycle. The menstrual cycle divides into the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase begins on the first day of your period and goes until ovulation;
With the number of people living with chronically elevated stress and experiencing burnout, adrenal fatigue has become a bit of a “buzz term”. But the truth is, there is no such thing as “adrenal fatigue” and if you ask most medical
The fertility awareness method (FAM), also commonly referred to as natural family planning or the rhythm method. A type of cycle track used to determine which days in the menstrual cycle a woman is most fertile. Many women don’t know
One of the most common complaints I hear from young women is that they are constantly feeling bloated. Whether it's the physical discomfort of the bloat or the unappealing appearance of being bloated, bloating is something no one wants to
In our modern-day world we are exposed to a variety of different chemicals and environmental toxins which may have negative health outcomes. Women have much more exposure to these chemicals because they are found in our beauty and personal care
We all have hormones, like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and they play a huge role in our overall health. Hormone balance is chemical messengers that are released by a number of glands and organs in the body, including the ovaries
