Missing in Menopause: Why Are We Still Whispering About a Universal Experience?
Menopause is something that will affect roughly half the global population… and indirectly, the other half. Yet despite being a biological transition that every single woman goes through, it remains shockingly under-discussed, under-taught, and misunderstood. And that’s not just awkward. It’s dangerous. We live in an age where we can track our cycles on our phones and order hormone panels online, but many women still enter perimenopause with no idea what’s happening to their bodies. Heart palpitations? Anxiety spikes? Crushing fatigue? Joint pain? Brain fog that feels almost frightening?
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What Wearable Tech Can Do for Your Health Awareness
Wearable tech has officially blown up. What started as glorified step counters has evolved into sophisticated health data collection. Devices now offer 24/7 biometric feedback. Things like heart rate, temperature trends, sleep staging, stress patterns, movement data, and even menstrual cycle insights. As a naturopathic doctor, I love anything that increases awareness, because awareness creates choice. And choice allows us to create change. Let’s explore what wearable tech can truly do for your health… and where it fits with an intuitive wellness approach.
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Go Greens for St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate the Luck of the Irish, with Nutrients
When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we think green beer.. green cupcakes.. green everything. But what if this year, we made “going green” mean something a lot more health focused. True Irish vitality isn’t about neon food coloring. It’s about real, vibrant, mineral-rich greens that nourish your blood, liver, digestion, and energy. And as your friendly neighbourhood Naturopathic Doctor, I can tell you: your body LOVES its greens.
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Vaginal Health 101: The Art of a Happy Hooha
Let’s talk about something that deserves way more airtime than it gets: vaginal health. Many women keep their vaginal symptoms to themselves, out of embarrassment or feeling ‘dirty’ but as a naturopathic doctor, I can tell you this: almost every woman everywhere has had uncomfortable vaginal symptoms at some point in her life. And while certain symptoms may not be ‘normal’ in terms of the ideal vaginal health conditions, they are certainly common. A lot of women experience itching and immediately seek an over the counter solution like vagisil, but there might be a bit more going on than you think.
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Your Guide to Choosing a Protein Powder
Protein powders are all the rage in modern wellness, but unfortunately some protein powders are basically just dessert in disguise and your “health supplement” could turn into one of the most inflammatory, hormone-disrupting, bloat-causing ingredients in your kitchen! Let’s break down what actually makes a protein powder supportive and how to turn it into real-life nourishment instead of just another sugary shake.
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Blood Sugar Balancing Hacks: Small Tweaks That Make a Big Metabolic Difference
If you’ve ever felt shaky, hangry, anxious, foggy, or weirdly exhausted after eating… That was your blood sugar talking. Blood sugar instability is one of the most common (and overlooked) drivers of fatigue, hormone imbalance, weight resistance, cravings, anxiety, and inflammation And the good news? You don’t have to eat “perfectly” to support it. You just need to eat strategically.
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Will You Be Mine? Taking Ownership Over Your Wellbeing
Every February we’re flooded with reminders to prove our love, through fancy gestures, flowers, chocolates, cards, candlelit dinner. But here’s a gentle truth we don’t talk about enough: The longest, most intimate relationship you will ever have is with your own body. And like any relationship, it thrives on attention, devotion, and consistency. So this Valentine’s season, what if you became your own great love?
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Becoming Resilient: Going Beyond Survival to Thriving in Challenge
What is the key to long term health? What separates those who stay healthy throughout life and continue to live vibrantly into old age? Across disciplines from psychology to public health, resilience is proving to be a core predictor of long-term health. At its definition, resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and grow in the face of adversity, and the good news is it’s trainable at every stage of life.
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Herbal Spotlight: Elderberry for Immune Support
When it comes to natural immune allies, few herbs have earned as much love and respect as the elderberry. This berry has been used for centuries to help the body fight off colds and flu, soothe inflammation, and boost overall resilience…and modern research is finally catching up to what herbalists have known all along. That’s why I am spotlighting the Elderberry as we head deep into cold and flu season!
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Living in Balance: How Your Body Can Bounce Back From Indulgence
I’ll be the first to say it: I’m human too. Don’t get me wrong, I am also pretty good about practicing what I preach, but I don’t want anyone being under the false impression that I live a perfect life just because I’m an ND. Recently, I returned from a beautiful trip to Portugal, and my trip was wonderful. Full of sunshine, walking, biking, laughter… and yes, plenty of indulgence. Rich meals, late nights, bread, wine, desserts, and a rhythm very different from my usual routine. And honestly? I enjoyed every bit of it.
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Healing Soups & Medicinal Broths for Deep Winter Wellness
Long before supplements, superfoods, or wellness trends, there was soup. Across cultures and centuries, slow-simmered broths and soups were used as the original healing food because they worked. When someone was ill, depleted, postpartum, grieving, or aging, they were given soup. Always. From a naturopathic perspective, warm, mineral-rich liquids are one of the most powerful (and underrated) tools for deep winter wellness.
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Mineral Depletion: How the Holidays Can Leave You on Empty
Believe it or not, one of the main reasons why alcohol, sugar, rich and processed foods, travel, stress, late nights, and disrupted routines leave us feeling so depleted is these things all burn through minerals at hyper speed! If you have a diet and lifestyle high in these things already, like many modern people do, you may have an even greater reserve to rebuild.
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Weeknight Recipe Roundup: Back to School After the Holiday
After the holidays, getting back into a school routine can feel like a full-body reset. Mornings are earlier, schedules are more rigid, and by dinnertime, the decision fatigue is very real… especially coming off of a stressful Christmas! This is where having a meal plan that is full of simple, whole-food meals can make a huge difference. Where we can support energy, blood sugar, digestion, and avoid any hangry meltdowns without requiring hours in the kitchen.
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Creating a Wellness Vision for 2026:
There’s something magical about a new year, not because it demands a “new you,” but because it invites a deeper alignment with who you already are. Instead of forcing resolutions or hustling into unrealistic changes, 2026 can be the year you craft a wellness vision that’s rooted in self-compassion, clarity, and sustainable habits. Let’s create a game plan that actually feels good to follow.
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Spices that Heal: The Medicinal Magic of Cinnamon, Clove & Nutmeg
The best part of Christmas baking is the spices! The aroma of these spices is enough to paint a picture of a tree and a cozy fire in your mind's eye… And it’s more than just a yummy thing. It's basically herbal medicine disguised as dessert. The spices we associate with festive treats have deep roots in traditional healing systems, and their therapeutic benefits are still celebrated today. Let’s explore the medicinal magic of three seasonal favourites: cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
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Stress-Proofing the Holidays: Naturopathic Tools for Joy and Sanity
T’is the season of joyful chaos, family politics, endless to-dos, sugar everywhere, and approximately 147 events you’re expected to attend. Where all that is merry and bright meets cortisol. As magical as it can be, this time of year often pushes our nervous and immune systems into overdrive. It's no accident many of us end up sick around the holidays! Let’s talk about stress-proofing the holiday season.
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Cold Hands, Warm Heart: What Poor Circulation Says About Your Health
If your hands and feet spend half the year feeling like little ice cubes, you’re not alone. Many people chalk it up to “just running cold,” but in naturopathic medicine, we see chilly extremities as meaningful feedback from the body about your circulation. Your circulation is one of the most honest storytellers you have, and when it’s not working optimally, it’s worth listening to. Let’s dive into why your hands are freezing while everyone else seems fine, and what it could be telling you about your health.
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Lymphatic Medicine in Fall: Why this is the Best time of the year to Support Drainage
As the trees drop their leaves, mother nature reminds us that letting go is a vital part of health and vitality. Just like those spent leaves drifting to the ground, our bodies, too, are ready to release what’s no longer serving us. In other words, fall is the perfect season to focus on lymphatic support and drainage.
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Inflammation & Cold Weather Flare-Ups: Rheumatism Through the Naturopathic Lens
With the damp Vancouver Island weather and drops in temperatures this time of year, many people… ahem north of 40… notice old aches start to whisper again, or roar. Whether its stiff fingers, sore knees, or that familiar dull ache in the hips, these are the telltale signs that tend to flare up when the weather turns for those who suffer with rheumatism or inflammatory joint conditions. But why does cold weather seem to make inflammation worse? And what can we do to find relief naturally?
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The Art of Rest: How to Align Your Body with Nature’s Slower November Energy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we transition from autumn into winter through the element of water. This brings a time of reflection, conservation, and restoration. Short days cause your circadian rhythm to naturally urge you to rest more, eat warmer foods, and do less. When we fight this instinct, it can leave us feeling depleted and run-down, but nature reminds us that rest is not laziness, its rhythm, Our culture is obsessed with constant productivity, a constant pulse on the next thing, and so tuning into November’s slower, more grounding energy can be a radical act of self-healing…
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