Headaches are among the most common health concerns, affecting people across all ages and lifestyles. Whether they appear occasionally or become chronic and disruptive, headaches can significantly impact quality of life. While conventional medicine often treats headaches with over-the-counter or prescription drugs, naturopathic medicine takes a more integrative approach, one that addresses underlying causes and
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight practices that nourish the mind, body, and soul. One of the most fundamental—but often overlooked—pillars of mental health is quality sleep. When we rest well, our mood stabilizes, focus sharpens, and emotional resilience increases. In fact, modern research consistently shows a strong two-way connection between sleep and
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The term “functional” has been a buzzword in the medical world for years. But what does it actually mean, and why is IBS the quintessential functional disorder (at least in my eyes)? When studying anatomy and physiology, we learn both the structure and function of different body parts and organ systems. For example, we learn that the heart has
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Neck and back pain are some of the most frequent complaints I hear as an acupuncturist. Most often, the root cause is some combination of incorrect posture, chronic overuse/underuse, traumatic injury, or stress-induced tension. Thankfully, at this moment in time we are incredibly well-equipped to find ways to call in a more healthful balance, and
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The new year has just come and gone. Whether or not you created New Year’s resolutions for your health, I am writing today as a gentle reminder of how best to sustain your mind, body, and spirit, and to give a little sprinkle of hope to get us through the rest of Winter. With Valentine’s
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Last year, I fulfilled a bucket-list goal of mine: to present at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2024 Convention. I was one of about twenty chosen out of over 200 proposals to speak to my colleagues and it was such an honor. But I would be remiss if I didn’t share some of what
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Do you feel down in the dumps as soon as the second half of your menstrual cycle hits or starting a few days before your period? Does it interfere with your relationships, your mental health, or your daily activities and responsibilities? Many menstruating people struggle with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or what I like to call
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Have you ever made the connection between different times of your menstrual cycle and how you’re feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally? You may experience fluctuations in things like energy, creativity, motivation, cognitive clarity, mood, and physical endurance during different times of the month. If we’re not paying close enough attention, it can sometimes feel like
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