Migraines are believed to be caused by a change in blood flow, nerve signaling, or chemical activity in the brain. These causes are complex which is why migraines can be difficult to treat.

The Change of menopause brings a broad range of symptoms beyond hot flashes: teary mood swings, flushes, weight gain, headaches, and crazy making sleepless nights. There’s also urinary irritation, vaginal dryness, and sex drive changes. Naturopathic medicine is packed with solutions for preserving youthful vitality through the Change.

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that your body desperately needs to function, but does not produce on its own. If you do not have enough B12 available you may suffer from: low energy levels, depression, memory loss, gut issues (Dysbiosis), and sleeping disorders.

Intermittent fasting does not change your diet, but it expands the amount of time you spend NOT eating (a.k.a. “fasting”). There are many ways to do intermittent fasting. Let’s focus on the technique I typically recommend: the 14 Hour Fast.

More than half of the pregnancies in the US are accidental. People need a birth control guide. The pill is not always our best option, although it remains the most popular choice for people using non-surgical birth control. As an alternative, I’d like to see the US follow the birth control trends of Europe and China who prefer the IUD. The IUD can be hormone free, used for emergency contraception, and worn for 5-10+ years.

Seed cycling for regulating your menstrual cycle or menopausal symptoms.

The birth control pill, often called the pill, offers a fascinating snapshot of how a teeny tiny dose of a lab-made chemical hormone can have a complex impact on the body. It’s a useful model for beginning to understand the power of hormones.