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After over a decade in practice as a naturopathic doctor, I’ve spent most of my career helping patients, especially women, restore balance to their hormones and thyroid health. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Can I stop taking my thyroid medication?”“ Is thyroid hormone bad for me?” The short answers are: Maybe — depending on your individual case. No — thyroid hormone is not bad for you. Let’s dig into why. What Does the Thyroid Gland Do? The thyroid gland is a b

If you have a cervix, chances are you’ve been recommended to get regular PAP smears. These screenings are essential for detecting cervical cancer, which often develops silently and without symptoms over several years. In nearly all cases, cervical cancer begins after exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV) — a sexually transmitted virus that affects both men and women. Understanding HPV and your body’s ability to respond to it is key to protecting your long-term cervical h

Many women assume that menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats are caused entirely by dropping estrogen levels. While...

Many patients ask me whether the tinctures I formulate contain estrogen. A common concern is: “Don’t some plants have estrogen? Isn’t...

Having children isn’t for the faint of heart. One of the hardest parts of early parenthood is caring for a baby while being chronically...

Naturopathic Treatment for Abnormal PAPs and Cervical Dysplasia Cervical dysplasia and abnormal PAP results can feel overwhelming—but...

This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending CNDA’s Merging Medicine 20 Conference, where the focus was on psychiatry and its...