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Cervical Dysplasia and HPV: Naturopathic Perspectives

According to the American Cancer Society last year over 12,000 women were diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer , and more than 4,000 women died from this disease.  Fortunately, if detected early, cervical cancer is highly curable. 

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But I’m not overweight! How could I have PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects about 17.8% of women of childbearing age and describes a cluster of symptoms that includes absent or irregular periods, facial hair, acne, hair loss and infertility. 

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Post-Pill Reset

Women go on birth control pills for a variety of reasons.  Perhaps you have been on and off them since you were 14 because you had unbearable cramps or extremely heavy bleeding…  

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PMS: Which one are you?

Everything was going great until you enter that dreaded week before your period.  You felt completely fine, rational and sane the week before and now you are feeling like a complete basket case thanks to that three letter word, PMS…. 

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You happier than ever!

Perhaps I will never be as happy as I was at 2 years old, but there are many things that we can do to make our lives happier and relieve us from the occasional lows. It is unfortunate that in the U.S....

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Introducing the Emunctories

Emunctory is a fancy term naturopaths use when referring to an organ of elimination. These organs which include skin, lungs, liver, small and large intestines and kidneys, help us get rid of toxins th...

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Refer a Friend February Special

Now till February 28

Don't keep naturopathic medicine and Simplicity Health Associates a secret!  Share the way better health naturally with your friends and family.
This month is the perfect time to re...

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Healthy New Year! Healthy Podcast!

 

In December, Tom Fuld interviewed me for his podcast series,"The Heart of Healing...The Healer's Journey."  We spent a delightful afternoon chatting about my journey to becoming a naturopath...

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Spice Rack Medicine

When you think herbal medicine, you might think of exotic herbs from distant lands with impossible to pronounce names. However, there are many powerful herbs that are readily available in your kitchen...

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Uninvited Thanksgiving Day Guests

Thanksgiving should be a joyous time with friends and family. We share a delicious meal and reflect upon our gratitude for the year gone by and the one to come. Unfortunately, the meal can be ruined b...

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Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox

Detox Starts Friday November 3, 2017
Via phone and Skype

Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works.  Maybe you have been recently di...

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Trick or Sweet

Sweetners have definitely gotten a bad rap lately and rightfully so. Excess sugar has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. According to the American Heart Association, the...

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Why You Should be Fermenting Your Foods

That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't  advocate you eating it.  The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...

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Back to School Special

Now till September 30

Just in time for back to school, new and established patients can save between $50-150 on their appointments and plans scheduled using our online scheduler between now and Septemb...

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Seed Cycling: Resetting your Period Naturally

It’s possible to balance hormones naturally with a process called “seed cycling.” Seed cycling is essentially the addition of various seeds to the diet during different phases of the female reproductive cycle to promote a healthy balance of hormones in the body.

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Summer Refer a Friend Special

Now till August 31
Don't keep naturopathic medicine and Simplicity Health Associates a secret this summer!  Share the way to better health naturally with your friends and family.
This summer is the perf...

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