If you or your child has ADHD, the gut might be a bigger piece of the puzzle than you'd expect. Here's what the research says about the gut-brain connection, the microbiome, neuroinflammation, and how naturopathic support — including microbiome testing — can help.
If you've recently received an HPV diagnosis, first things first — take a breath. A positive result can feel alarming, but the reality is that HPV is incredibly common, and…
Hair Loss & Hair Thinning: A Naturopathic Approach to Finding the Root Cause Hair loss can be stressful and deeply upsetting. For many people, changes in their hair affect confidence,…
As the year draws to a close, I always find it helpful to pause, reflect, and acknowledge all that has unfolded over the past twelve months. This year has been…
There’s something lovely about stepping into a warm, bustling market as the sun goes down — especially at this time of year. I’m excited to share that I’ll be holding…
Not long after you blew the candles out for your 40th birthday cake, you likely started to notice some subtle shifts in how you were feeling. Maybe you started feeling…
Guts and Girl Bits Episode #55 In this episode of Guts and Girl Bits, Raul Pastrana joins us to discuss sperm health. An incredibly important but often overlooked aspect of…
Fascia is one of the most fascinating—and often overlooked—tissues in the human body. It’s not just a "muscle wrapping" as it was once thought to be. It’s a complex, intelligent,…
Imagine this scenario – you’ve been getting symptoms such as vulval itching and redness so you treat it with an over-the-counter thrush cream. The symptoms go. Must have been thrush,…
Hypermobility might have earned you a few “oohs” and “ahhs” growing up—maybe you could twist into strange positions or casually bend your thumb back to your forearm. But for many,…
If you’ve ever felt like the conventional way ADHD is talked about doesn’t quite sit right with you—you’re not alone. At my clinic, we take a neurodivergent-affirming approach, which means…
Let’s be honest—having endometriosis is hard enough without the added bonus of digestive issues. But did you know that people with endometriosis are three times more likely to also have…