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Endometriosis and Gut Health: How does the gut microbiome affect endometriosis pain?
The central role of our microbiome in supporting nutritional status, mediating inflammation, impacting estrogen levels, and modulating immune function are critically important to the development and proliferation of endometriosis. Naturopathic Medicine considers the complex and interrelated features of endometriosis to create effective and lasting treatment options that can reduce pelvic pain and blood loss, improve fertility outcomes, and foster an enhanced sense of control over one’s body.
Endometriosis and Gut Health: How does the gut microbiome affect endometriosis pain?
The central role of our microbiome in supporting nutritional status, mediating inflammation, impacting estrogen levels, and modulating immune function are critically important to the development and proliferation of endometriosis. Naturopathic Medicine considers the complex and interrelated features of endometriosis to create effective and lasting treatment options that can reduce pelvic pain and blood loss, improve fertility outcomes, and foster an enhanced sense of control over one’s body.
PMS and Period Pain? Try changing your exercise routine!
For those of us who menstruate, our periods are rarely ever ‘fun’. From wicked cramping to intense irritability, PMS to period time is nothing short of miserable. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Taking a different approach to fitness, we can alleviate and, in...
Beet & Cherry Borsht
Beet & Cherry Borsht 4 large beets, scrubbed 1 pound cherries, pits removed 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt or kafir (non dairy or regular) ¼ cup sour cream (regular or vegan alternative) You made add a small pinch of salt to taste...
BUCKWHEAT SALAD
BUCKWHEAT SALAD Preparation time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS Half a cup of organic buckwheat groats 1 medium-sized tomato 1 medium-sized cucumber 1 medium-sized red onion Handful of fresh parsley 1 tablespoon of organic olive oil 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon...
Adaptogen Hot Chocolate
Ingredients 1 -2 cups of your favourite nut mylk or hot water1 Tbsp unsweetened cacao powder (or cocoa powder)1/2 tsp Ashwaganda1 tsp mushroom powder (Reishi Extract, Cordyceps Extract, Turkey Tail Extract, Chaga Extract, Lion's Mane Extract) 1 tsp Maca1/8 tsp...
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is the umbrella term for a variety of breathing methods that exist. When we consciously control our breathing, we are doing breathwork. Our breath is the most incredibly powerful and most easily accessible tool we have at our disposal. When we learn how to...
Acupuncture for Face and Body
Looking for a less drastic answer to age-prevention? Acupuncture face & body treatments offer a safe alternative to help lift & firm the skin. I like to think of it as beauty from the inside out. When your inner vitality is radiant, the glow will show. Don’t...
Getting ready to feast for the holidays?
Try these blood sugar regulating tips over the holidays to prevent the glucose and insulin rollercoaster rides: 1) Incorporate high fibre foods: This helps slow digestion and prevent blood sugar highs and lows! We typically like to aim for 25-30g/day 2) Choose complex...
Top Holiday Tips to Navigate Eating Challenges
Our in house nutritionist offers us some top tips to navigate eating this holiday season Mindset Shifts: Not Labelling Foods as Bad. This concept is assigning morality to food. We often believe that nourishing foods are “good” and enjoyable foods are “bad”. By...
PMS OR PMDD What’s Normal?
By Kristen Mark ND A lot of symptoms get chalked up to PMS, and most women can identify changes in their bodies and behaviours leading up to their periods. But how do we figure out what’s normal? A monthly menstrual cycle involves a fluctuation in reproductive...
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