A Brief History of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO A Brief History of Menopausal Hormone Therapy From Pregnant Mares to the Boardroom, MHT’s Journey in North America Hormone Therapy in Society If you’ve ever wondered why hormone therapy carries so much cultural baggage — why your mother’s generation was told to avoid it, while today’s Menopause Society calls it the […]
Risks of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO Risk of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Updates to Risk of Menopausal Hormone Therapy “Black Box” Warning on Hormone Therapy — What Does That Actually Mean For You? If you’ve spent any time researching menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, previously called HRT), you’ve probably come across a serious-looking warning label describing risks of cancer, […]
Long Term Health Risks PCOS
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO The Long-Term Health Risks of Unmanaged PCOS And What You Can Do To Protect Your Health Long-Term Health with PCOS If you’ve ever been told that PCOS is mainly a fertility concern — something to deal with “when you’re ready to get pregnant” — you’ve been given an incomplete picture. PCOS […]
PCOS in Asian Women
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO PCOS in Asian Women Why the Standard Picture Doesn’t Always Fit PCOS in Asian Women When most people picture someone with PCOS, they picture a particular set of features: irregular periods, visible excess hair growth, acne, and often a higher body weight. This image — shaped by decades of research conducted […]
PCOS and Fertility: How to Support Your Cycle Naturally
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO PCOS and Fertility How to Support Your Cycle Naturally PCOS & Fertility A PCOS diagnosis often comes packaged with a warning about fertility — sometimes delivered almost as a foregone conclusion. “You may have trouble getting pregnant.” “We’ll deal with that when you’re ready.” For many women, this becomes a quiet […]
PCOS and Insulin Resistance
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO PCOS and Insulin Resistance What Your Blood Sugar Has to Do With Your Hormones PCOS and Insulin Resistance When most people think about insulin resistance, they think about blood sugar problems, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. What many don’t realize is that insulin resistance is also one of the most powerful […]
The Four Types of PCOS — And Why Your Treatment Should Match Yours
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO The Four Types of PCOS And Why Your Treatment Should Match Yours Types of PCOS If you’ve tried the supplements your friend swears by, or followed a PCOS diet plan to the letter, only to find it did very little for you — this post is for you. One of the […]
How to Fix Insomnia Without Medication
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO How to Fix Insomnia Without Medication Drug-Free Plan for Insomnia Long-Term Sleep Improvement Insomnia is one of the most common sleep concerns seen in clinical practice. It can present as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early and being unable to return to sleep. While medication may offer short-term […]
Insomnia: Why You Wake Up at 3am
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO Insomnia: Why You Wake Up at 3am The Reason Your Sleep is Disrupted 3am Insomnia Waking up in the middle of the night, especially around 3am, is a common sleep concern. Many people experience this pattern and assume something is wrong with their sleep. In most cases, however, it reflects a […]
CBT-I vs Sleeping Pills: Which Is Better for Long-Term Sleep?
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO CBT-I vs Sleeping Pills Which Is Better for Long-Term Sleep? Treatment for Insomnia Sleep difficulties are common and can significantly impact energy, mood, cognitive function, and overall wellbeing. When insomnia becomes persistent, many people consider sleeping pills as a first step for relief. While these medications may provide short-term benefit, they […]