PMOS (Formerly PCOS): Understanding the New Name
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you may have recently started seeing a new name: PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. PMOS is the updated terminology for the condition previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The new name reflects a broader understanding of the condition and its effects beyond the ovaries. If you’ve been […]
High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Natural Treatment Options
You keep your calendar organized. You meet every deadline. You show up, follow through, and from the outside, everything looks together. But inside? Your mind never really stops. You replay conversations, brace for things that haven’t happened yet, and carry a low hum of worry that simply never turns off. If that sounds familiar, you […]
Naturopathic Well Baby Visits
Naturopathic Well Baby Visits: A Natural, Evidence-Based Approach to Supporting Your Child’s Health As a parent, you know your baby better than anyone else. You notice the subtle changes, the sleep patterns, the feeding questions, the behaviours that don’t quite fit the textbook. While routine medical check-ups are important, many parents are left wanting more […]
New Pap Regulations in Ontario: What You Need to Know
There are important new regulations around Pap testing and cervical cancer screening in Ontario. As of March this year, the Ontario Cancer Screening Program (OCSP) has introduced human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary assessment tool for cervical cancer screening. Why the change? The shift to HPV testing was made for two main reasons: Another […]
What you need to know about testing women’s hormones
When a woman goes to the doctor and says “I think my hormones are all messed up” she may be given a requisition to test her hormones. When she’s told that her hormones are fine and brings the results to us, we often ask her to do them again. Here’s why: The day of your […]
Why you should have a physical exam
There seems to be a trend forming amongst some MD’s. They say that unless you have an indication of a disease, a physical exam is not necessary until the age of 40. So one of my patients had been off anti depressants for some time and she was feeling like her energy was low and […]
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS, is a hormonal condition that affects a women’s ability to ovulate. The cause of PCOS is unknown, however we know that there is a strong relationship with dysfunctional sugar metabolism – namely insulin resistance or diabetes. Also, the use of valproic acid for seizures or bipolar disorder has been linked to […]
Infertility – When should I worry?
Infertility: When do I become concerned? When should I see an ND about infertility? The best time to see an ND is for pre-conception care about 3 months before you want to start trying. We can ensure that your hormones are balanced and that you are healthy. Doing a detox before you start trying poses […]
Why don’t I get a regular period?
Many women who skip months without a period have a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a condition that includes: high testosterone and DHEA-s levels causing acne, unwanted hair growth, and male patterned baldness ovarian dysfunction with often results in lack of ovulation, hence the long periods of time between periods and […]