Acupuncture and Menstrual Migraines
By: Zhiling Trowbridge MD Menstrual migraines can be a challenging pattern of monthly life for anyone who has suffered from it. It can lead to missed days of work or special events. It can also greatly limit what someone can do during these days leading up to their periods. Low estrogen levels prior to start […]
Chaste Tree Berry: Nature’s Support for Women’s Hormonal Health
By Dr. Nicole Cain Key Points: Chaste Tree Berry or Vitex is useful for all sorts of different types of hormone-related symptoms such as PMS, Hormone Anxiety, postpartum, and (peri)menopause. Chaste Tree Berry has been used successfully for centuries to relieve pain, balance mood, and improve hormonal health. Chaste Tree Berry is generally well-tolerated […]
Common Ailments You Might Not Realize Are Connected to Your Gut
By: Kelly Peterson, ND As a naturopathic physician, my passion is in finding the root cause of disease. My profession is rooted in the belief that the body has the innate ability to heal itself if given the right environment. By working with patients to discover the underlying causes of disease, ND’s help patients come […]
The Endocrine System and Mood
By: Amber Klampferer, ND The Endocrine System is a collection of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones exert a variety of effects when they reach their designated target organs. Endocrine glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as the gonads, pancreas, and pineal body. The endocrine system […]
The Thyroid, Adrenal, Hormone Connection
By: Carrie Dennie, ND, RAc Are you feeling stressed, emotional, overwhelmed, or maybe experiencing weight gain, fatigue, or PMS? Your Endocrine System could be to blame! Your Endocrine system includes your hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal body, and ovary or testes. There is a close and delicate connection between all of these organs, meaning […]