Preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy starts in the preconception period, 3 months prior to conception. This is the time when the oocytes are maturing, and are particularly vulnerable to nutritional and environmental stressors. During the preconception period, naturopathic doctors recommend targeted lifestyle enhancements and fertility supplements to help improve your reproductive success.
Read moreWomen's Health Medicine Cabinet - By Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
I like my medicine cabinet to be found in my kitchen cupboards, and on a shelf laden with botanicals for everything from a cold to a sleepless night. While there are many folk remedies to be found in books and online, I do like to go a step further and research the evidence behind nature’s remedies. In this way, I feel confident in what I am choosing to keep on hand (…)
Read moreUsing Food As Medicine For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - By Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
While mood swings, breast pain, and a number of other premenstrual symptoms are unpleasant for everyone who experiences them, some people are particularly affected. When these symptoms start interfering with daily living, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is the likely diagnosis. Learn how naturopathic medicine can help improve quality of life in those suffering from PMDD (…)
Read moreOmega-3 Fish Oil: What Your Parents Were Really Trying To Tell You - Dr Meghan van Drimmelen
Have you ever wondered why fish is commonly called “brain food”? You might be surprised to learn that it isn’t just something that your parents invented in an attempt to convince you to finish your dinner as a child. In fact, most fish and seafood is chalk full of omega-3s, which contains the crucial fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (…)
Read moreDietary Approaches to PCOS - Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Learn how dietary changes can help improve hormone balance and reduce symptoms in women with PCOS (…)
Read moreOptimizing Nutrition in Pregnancy - A Naturopath Explains
Optimizing Nutrition In Pregnancy. The better we eat, the better we feel, and what results is health and happiness....read more
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