Experiencing severe cramping during your period? You’re not alone! Understanding why they happen and what you can do about them can support you in better understanding your body and improving your quality of life during those times of the month.

PCOS is one of the most common conditions affecting reproductive age women, and it can wreak havoc on your hormones! Goals of treatment should include understanding the main drivers of your PCOS and taking into account individual factors such as personal health history, lifestyle, diet, and genetics. That being said, there are umbrella-type strategies that can be employed to manage your PCOS symptoms.

LDN (Low dose naltrexone) is a medication that is often used by Naturopathic Doctors to treat a variety of conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic pain, MS and autoimmunity. As LDN assists the body in changing it’s pain signalling and processing it is possible that patients may be able to discontinue LDN after a certain period with no or minimal recurrence of pain and other symptoms.

Migraines are a leading cause of disability worldwide [1], and those who suffer with migraine headaches understand how disabling they can be. Effective treatment and prevention of migraines requires an acute diagnosis of WHY your migraines are occurring. Once lifestyle and general health have been examined and assessed, treatment options available can be discussed and a treatment strategy is formulated.

Suffering from hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, brain fog, vaginal dryness and weight gain? You may be perimenopausal! Menopause is a key transition period in a woman’s life, and is defined as the cessation of menstruation for a period of 12 months. The perimenopausal phase (phase before final menstruation) can begin up to 10 years prior to menopause. Many women struggle during this time and can feel unsupported as their bodies change.