Can't seem to find a GP accepting new patients? Get in line. If you're fed-up with waiting, especially in those hour long lines at walk-in clinics, it's time to consider a different solution.

If you are suffering from fatigue or foggy thinking, weight gain, skin trouble insomnia, low libido, infertility or irregular periods, low progesterone may be to blame! 

There are many reasons why progesterone deficiency occurs. A diet higher in sugar, feeling stressed out, use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, pharmaceutical drugs, and heavy metal exposure can all limit the activity of progesterone.

So how do you know if your progesterone is low?

Here are the top 6 symptoms. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it’s a starting point.

Food medicine is the best kind of medicine. This delicious soup is a blend of immune boosting and antimicrobial herbs, spices and bone broth. Simple, nourishing goodness to help fight even the toughest of colds and flus. 

Dreading cold and flu season because you always get sick? Can’t seem to recover from a cold before coming down with yet, another? Feeling exhausted and burnt out? It may be, because your body is more stressed than you realize.

There are many effective natural treatments for acne vulgaris. A successful strategy addresses the cause of the acne (hormonal, dietary, digestive etc.) while using a holistic, comprehensive treatment approach.

I get asked this question by my patients all the time. The simple answer is, yes.

It is no secret our mind and body are intricately connected; each has the ability to influence and alter the functioning of the other, so when it comes to managing your mind and your mood, why not try an approach that addresses the whole picture?

Allergy symptoms are plain bothersome. As a naturopathic doctor, I help patients find symptom relief and work to resolve allergies long term. If you’re interested in environmental allergy testing and are looking for an alternative to over-the counter- medications, book a consult with me today!

This cold & flu blend is the next best thing to having your mom take care of you when you’re sick. Perfect for cold rainy days or as an invigorating morning drink, try this recipe the next time your immune system needs a boost!

Are your New Year’s resolutions running out of steam? Adherence to a new regime can be tough because it requires a behaviour change, and often our behaviours are deeply ingrained. Motivation is a key factor in making your behaviour change successful, so if you’ve felt your motivation drop recently, here are 5 easy ways to strengthen your resolve so you can keep on track with your goals.