Stress and Hormone Function
Stress is an unavoidable part of our world and our life. As individuals, we are starting to understand more and more that when we experience stress it has an impact on our physical body and our…
You and Your Doctor
It is so important to have clear communication with your family doctor. The patient needs to do their best to explain their symptoms or concerns to their family doctor. And, ideally, the family doctor will take…
Blood Test for Hormone Levels
Having your hormones tested is critical if you are experiencing symptoms of hormone disruption. Testing gives a starting point for treatment and understanding of what your body is doing. Thyroid testing – this is done…
Use Your Common Sense
Warning bells should go off in your head if your ND wants to make drastic and immediate changes to your current medications or treatments initiated by your family doctor. Sometimes, with natural therapy, some people are…
Cocktails and Mocktails
The Wino That I Know! Trying to cut down on alcohol consumption for both health and calorie implications is always a good idea. However, it can be easier said than done. Men are built to…
Hormone Test Results
Hormone Test Results – what you should know that no one will tell you! Test Results – Whether you return to your general family doctor, or to your Naturopath for results, the doctor will explain…
Heather’s Story
I’m Heather Gagne’ a mother of two grown children, a Gramma and Homemaker. I got married at nineteen and have been married now for thirty years! Almost twenty years ago I was diagnosed with a…
Saliva Test for Hormone Levels
Saliva testing is just that, testing your saliva for hormones. Why use a saliva test instead of a blood test? Blood test for hormones measures the level of a particular hormone as it is circulating throughout…
Your Hormone Test Results
What you should know that no one will tell you! Test Results – Whether you return to your general family doctor, or to your Naturopath for results, the doctor will explain to you what the…
Blood Test for Hormone Levels
Thyroid Testing This is done easily as a blood test requisition by your family doctor. However, be aware that requesting general blood work often does not include thyroid levels. The thyroid must be requested and tested…