Perimenopause and menopause can bring many changes that are not always immediately recognized as being related to shifting hormones. For example,…
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Naturopathic Medicine and Hormones
Hormones are a hot topic these days. And with good reason! Naturopathic medicine works well to support hormonal changes. When hormones are working well, the body and brain feel great and run smoothly. When they are wonky - all kinds of symptoms can show up. Hair loss, rage, pain, constipation, fatigue, hot flashes, cold flashes, brain fog, nausea, decreased or absent libido, depression, anxiety, are a few that come to mind. These symptoms come on because hormones work as messenger molecules in the body and brain and tell our systems how to perform. Naturopathic medicine can help stabilize hormones, allowing the…
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What Is Arthritis (and What Can You Do About It)?
Arthritis is one of those words that many people associate with pain, stiffness, and aging. But the reality is much more nuanced—and often far less alarming than it sounds. At its core, arthritis simply means that a joint has undergone some degree of change over time. What Is Arthritis, Really? Arthritis refers to changes in the structure of a joint. Over time, joints can lose some of their smoothness, resilience, and ability to absorb stress. This is often described as “wear and tear,” but it’s more accurate to think of it as adaptation. Our bodies are constantly adjusting to how we move, sit, work,…