One of the tools I use during an assessment is a pulse reflex that helps me observe how the body responds to different stimuli in real time. By gently feeling changes in the pulse, I can feel whether your nervous system reacts to things such as a supplement, a homeopathic remedy, an acupuncture point, an emotional pattern, acidity levels, or stress in a particular organ system. It’s a way [...]
Feeling Off? It Might Be More Than Just Hormones If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, mood swings, PMS, irregular periods, low libido, adenomyosis, cysts, endometriosis, or stubborn weight gain—and nothing seems to help—it might be time to dig a little deeper. While hormones often take the blame (and yes, they are a big part of the picture), the root cause can sometimes be much sneakier. Enter: stealth infections. Stealth [...]
What is Adenomyosis? As a naturopathic doctor in St. Catharines, Ontario, I see many women struggling with heavy periods and chronic pelvic pain — often dismissed as “normal.” One commonly overlooked cause? Adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is a condition where the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). This can lead to heavy periods, cramping, pelvic pressure, and fatigue. Often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, [...]
Hormonal imbalance is one of the most common root causes behind fatigue, heavy periods, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain—especially for women in their reproductive and perimenopausal years. One of the most overlooked yet widespread patterns I see in clinic is estrogen dominance. But what exactly is estrogen dominance, and why does it seem to affect so many of us? Let’s break it down—naturopathic style. What Is Estrogen Dominance? [...]
From the hair on your head to the bones that support you and the blood that runs through you, your body relies on minerals for optimal health. Minerals are broken into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. Since the body cannot make minerals, we must get them from food or water. Many foods and vitamin formulas contain the major macrominerals, such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. The challenge is trace [...]
Fatigue is such a common concern for the women I see in my Naturopathic practice. It is also a marker of health that Naturopathic doctors use as part of a health intake. Being tired is often a catch 22; you know that eating better and exercising would make you feel better, but... you're too tired to do them! With some targeted individualized solutions, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. [...]
