Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, General, Mind and Emotional, Stress on Oct 22nd, 2021
Insomnia comes in all sizes and shapes but in essence, it is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. Insomnia is considered chronic if it occurs at least 3 […]
Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Endocrine Health, Menopause, Stress on Aug 25th, 2021
Hot flashes and/or night sweats, collectively called vasomotor symptoms (VMS), are the most common symptom of perimenopause/menopause. The average duration of VMS is about 7 years, so more options to address this frequently significant symptom, are always welcomed. While VMS can come in all sizes and shapes, varying from mild to severe and infrequent to […]
Posted in General, Menopause, Mind and Emotional, Nutrition, Stress on Jul 29th, 2021
Symptoms of fatigue and generalized aches and pains is a common discussion in my women’s health practice. These symptoms also have some specifics related to menopausal women. Fatigue is frequently reported by menopausal woman. There are many possible explanations including: hypothyroid, insomnia, depression, allergies, anemias, chronic disease, chronic pain, adrenal dysregulation, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue […]
Posted in Botanicals, Depression, Dietary Supplements, Fatigue, Mind and Emotional, Stress on Jun 30th, 2021
This past 1.5 years of covid has spawned even more folks struggling with insomnia and anxiety. At least that has been true in my clinical practice. Insomnia includes insufficient sleep, difficulty falling asleep (sleep latency) and poor sleep. Insomnia can cause multiple problems including a decline in cognitive function, depression, low immunity and cardiovascular disease, […]
Posted in General, Insights, Mind and Emotional, Prevention, Stress on May 18th, 2021
There’s been a lot of thought and discussion since the beginning of the Covid pandemic about self-care. The pandemic has affected women in some heightened ways. Women are more likely to be the care giver for children who have been at home due to no day care, or at home with virtual school. Women are […]
Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Fatigue, General, Menopause, Mind and Emotional, Nutrition, Stress on Apr 26th, 2021
Difficulty sleeping/insomnia is one of the most common issues women face and is one of the most common complaints of women going through the menopause transition and the most common sleep disorder in the general population. Insomnia is defined as a sleep complaint that occurs at least three times per week for at least 3 […]
Posted in Depression, General, Insights, Mind and Emotional, Nutrition, Stress, Weight Management on Nov 20th, 2020
At no other time in my 68-year life have I been asked this question, nor have I asked this question of others as often as I do now, and with a distinctly deeper level of authenticity. I see many patients in my clinical practice every day. Pre-March 15, 2020, I might have some patients ask […]
Posted in Black Cohosh, Botanicals, Depression, Endocrine Health, Menopause, Mind and Emotional, Rhodiola, Stress on Oct 6th, 2020
Many herbal options have been studied for the purpose of relieving menopause symptoms. Black cohosh has been studied the most. This current study evaluates the effectiveness of a combination of black cohosh and rhodiola, compared with black cohosh alone to relieve menopause symptoms. Numerous symptoms are possible with perimenopause and/or menopause. These include hot flashes/night […]
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