What Happens at Your First Hormone Replacement Appointment
Hormone changes can bring on a long list of symptoms, especially during menopause or perimenopause. These changes can affect everything from sleep to mood to memory. For many people, the symptoms feel frustrating, even confusing. One moment you’re feeling fine. The next, you’re asking yourself why you’re so tired or irritable or forgetful. Getting help […]
How Naturopathic Physicians Approach Fall Fatigue
As we move deeper into fall, many of us around Vancouver start feeling a little slower, a little more tired, and not quite like ourselves. The days get shorter, and we often spend more time indoors. That shift alone can throw off how we sleep, think, and feel. When we hear people say they’re dragging […]
You’re Not Alone: Finding Support During Menopause
Menopause isn’t just a health milestone. It changes how you feel in your body and how you move through your days. One moment you might feel fine, then suddenly you’re flushed, tired, or short on patience with no clear reason. That shift can be disorienting. But here’s the truth. You’re not the only one feeling […]
Feeling Off: A Hormone Specialist in Vancouver Might Help
If you’ve been feeling off lately and can’t explain why, you’re not alone. Many people in their 40s or 50s start to notice things that didn’t used to be a problem—like more fatigue, trouble sleeping, weight gain that won’t budge, or mood swings that come out of nowhere. It’s easy to blame stress or a […]
Why Menopause Symptoms Feel Worse in the Fall
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, many women begin to notice their menopause symptoms feel stronger than usual. Things that may have felt mildly annoying during the summer—like poor sleep or mood swings—can suddenly feel more intense. You’re not imagining it. The changing season does have an effect, and it’s not just […]
How Medical Weight Loss Works Differently From Diet Fads
Losing weight isn’t easy, especially when the same plans that worked before just stop working. It’s normal to feel frustrated after trying a handful of diets that promise fast results but leave you feeling exhausted, hungry, or burned out. For many women in their 40s or 50s, weight gain starts to show up alongside things […]
What Women in Vancouver Ask Most About Bioidentical Hormones
Hormone questions come up often for women in their 40s and 50s, and in Vancouver, it’s no different. Around this time, the usual routines start feeling like they just don’t work anymore. Hot flashes sneak in, sleep becomes harder to hold on to, moods shift without warning, and weight doesn’t move the way it used […]
Can a Naturopath Help With Weight Loss That Stalls After 40
Can a Naturopath Help With Weight Loss That Stalls After 40 Weight loss can feel different after 40. What used to work—walking more, skipping a few sweets, watching portions—suddenly feels like it’s not enough. For many women, the same routines that helped them stay balanced in their 30s now lead to frustration instead of progress. […]
Natural Ways to Sleep Better During Perimenopause Without Medication
Sleep problems can become a familiar companion during perimenopause, a period when women experience changes that lead up to menopause. These sleep issues can make it tough to get the rest needed to feel refreshed. As hormones fluctuate, the body needs to adjust, leading to nights that might be more restless than restful. Understanding how […]
Why is Hormone Therapy so Controversial?
As a naturopathic doctor, it is my job to get to the root of illness, figure out why you might be experiencing symptoms, and help you fix it! When we talk about menopause and the associated symptoms, the root cause of these symptoms is the natural loss of hormone production. While this is a natural […]
