Understanding The Most Common Cause of Hypothyroidism Are you experiencing fatigue, digestive issues, hair loss, aching joints, or weight gain that can’t be explained? These and many other symptoms, which may sometimes seem unrelated, are all signs that you may have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Thyroid problems are so common that an estimated one in eight women… [ Read More ]
What Is Food Allergy Testing ?
When people think of a food allergy and sensitivity, they immediately relate it to the deadly peanut allergy. Everyone has something that will trigger an unfriendly tummy or reaction! Most schools are now peanut-free because this allergy can be so severe that even being in the same room with a peanut-based food can trigger someone’s… [ Read More ]
A Woman’s Guide To Comprehensive Thyroid Hormone Testing
A standard workup for my patients that I suspect have low thyroid function is much, much more comprehensive than most doctors. Here is what I include in my testing: TSH – The most common marker used to assess thyroid function and the most sensitive. This hormone is released by the pituitary when it gets the… [ Read More ]
10 Signs Your Should See A Kelowna Naturopath
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to have a doctor that works for you? More and more, people are turning to naturopathic doctors because of our expertise and ability to provide solutions to health concerns that haven’t been solved anywhere else. We have a unique ability to help people sort through their… [ Read More ]
The One Lab Test Everyone Needs to Get
Have you ever been to your doctor and had them tell you that your blood tests are normal and there is nothing wrong with you, when clearly you don’t fell well? You may have intense fatigue, hypoglycemia and sugar cravings, increased belly fat, hormone imbalances, weight loss resistance, allergies, high cholesterol, hair thinning, and a… [ Read More ]