Jun 24th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
In my neck of the woods (Pacific NW), June is when we start to see more regional juicy summer fruits including cherries and blueberries. But this is only the beginning of the robust berry season which will soon be local blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and then the peaches, plums and melons. We also find more and […]
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Posted in General, Insights, Nutrition, Soy
May 29th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Women during the menstruating years often struggle with one or more issues related to menstruation, including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping pain), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and cyclic mastalgia (breast discomfort) related to PMS. Abnormal bleeding can include heavy menses, long menses, short cycle, long cycle and no cycle at all. Any of these symptoms […]
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Posted in Botanicals, Chaste tree berry, Dietary Supplements, General, Menstrual Cycle, Premenstrual Syndrome
May 21st, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I think we all know what aging of the skin looks like: wrinkles, reduced tone, sagging areas, loss of fat pads in the face, dryness, skin pigmentation changes, telangiectasias and lentigines. There are multiple influences on this normal age related process such that some individuals have more or less skin aging features. Genetics, decline in […]
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Posted in Botanicals, General
Apr 30th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
The herbal research for perimenopause and menopause women and their symptoms continues to expand. This recent published report was the second study that I am aware of, on Shatavari in menopausal women. This randomized, double-blinded, multicenter, placebo-controlled clinical study investigated the use of a full spectrum Shatavari root for menopausal symptoms. It was conducted […]
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Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Endocrine Health, General, Menopause, Stress
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
As I sit here eating an afternoon snack, I’m reminded of how easy it is to gain weight and how hard it can be to lose it. If you are looking for a fresh, thoughtful, holistic approach to weight loss, please check out what my two favorite dieticians are offering. And it’s right around the […]
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Posted in Event, Menopause, Nutrition, Weight Management
Mar 29th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Menopause hormone therapy prescribing is an essential skill in the care of women. It is imperative that all prescribers have a science based approach to the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy (MHT). In these now forty years of clinical practice as a licensed naturopathic physician and a clinical practice in women’s health, I […]
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Posted in Endocrine Health, General, Hormone Replacement, Menopause
Mar 11th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I’m sitting at my kitchen table on the first day of the new daylight savings time. I must admit, I like the “fall backward” time change, which is much more appealing on day 1, but I am looking forward to tomorrow’s after work increased daylight to exercise outdoors and work in the garden. But today, […]
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Posted in Cardiovascular, Depression, Fatigue, General, Insights, Mind and Emotional, Stress
Feb 20th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I’m turning 72 in a few days. Year of the Dragon. I was born in 1952, year of the Water Dragon. In 2024, it’s the year of the Wood Dragon. From what I have superficially read, the Wood Dragon symbolizes a rebirth within. Apparently, the Wood Dragon is very creative and curious, full of original […]
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Posted in General, Insights
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