Menopause Hormone Therapy – What does it help with?
Julia Fountain ND, MSCP What is MHT? Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) refers to hormones (estrogen and/or progesterone) prescribed to women to help alleviate symptoms associated with peri- and post-menopause. The most common form of MHT used currently is transdermal estradiol (bioidentical estrogen in gel or patch form) with oral progesterone. Transdermal estradiol is thought to […]
Dolpin Microcurrent Reduces Stress, Pain and Promotes Healing
Amelia Fratnik, BSc, DC, ART The Dolphin microcurrent point stimulation device provides a gentle, non-invasive treatment that provides relief from stress and pain, and encourages tissue repair. There are many studies to support how microcurrent accomplishes this. A source of researched evidence that microcurrent reduces pain was published in a journal article titled “Microcurrent Point […]
Modifiable Risk Factors. Lifestyle matters.
Julia Fountain ND MSCP Our healthcare system is facing unprecedented pressure. Long wait times, limited access to primary care in many communities, and rising rates of burnout among healthcare professionals are becoming increasingly common challenges. At the same time, an aging population is placing growing demands on provincially funded healthcare services, creating a situation that […]
A Naturopathic Perspective: Andropause
Andropause, sometimes referred to as “male menopause”, describes the gradual decline in testosterone that can occur in men as they age, typically starting in their 40s or 50s. Unlike menopause in women, this process is slower and more variable. Some men may notice symptoms such as reduced energy, lower libido, mood changes, decreased muscle mass, […]
Oral Allergy Syndrome – The Food Reaction Related to Seasonal Allergies
Julia Fountain ND MSCP Have you noticed that certain fruits, like apple, kiwi, cherries, or vegetables like celery make your lips or mouth itch? This can be a form of food allergy related to seasonal pollens, called oral allergy syndrome (OAS) There are protein molecules (antigens) in certain foods that look structurally similar to the […]