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Hormones, Tendons and Women’s Foot Health: The Hidden Connection

By Erica Soria, ND / December 5, 2025 / Naturopathy, Naturopathic Medicine, Women's Health

As women, our bodies naturally evolve through every stage of life—and these hormonal changes affect far more than mood or metabolism. They also influence the strength, flexibility, and healing capacity of our muscles, joints, and tendons—yes, even our feet! One common condition that highlights this connection is Achilles tendinopathy, an inflammation or irritation of the Achilles …

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Pets, Health and People

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / December 5, 2025 / General, Psychology, Heart Health, Research

Most patients that have been in my office notice a small placard on my credenza that reads “I work hard so that my dog can have a good life” I suspect my daughter gave it to me because she wished I had given her as much day-to-day attention and affection that our dogs received. Dogs …

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Breast Cancer is Avoidable – Part II

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / December 5, 2025 / Women's Health, Cancer Treatment, Cancer

As you have seen from our previous newsletter article, there are many risk factors that can contribute to the development of breast cancer as well as its recurrence. The good news is these risk factors can be modified or made null. Although breast cancer is a concern for women, most medical providers do not inform …

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Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection with Hypnotherapy

By Jo Nonkatorn / November 14, 2025 / Psychology, Hypnotherapy

At Renaissance Health Centre, we believe true healing involves more than just treating symptoms — it begins with restoring harmony between the body and the mind. Hypnotherapy is one of our most powerful tools to support this process, and science is beginning to explain why. The growing field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) explores how our thoughts, …

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Breat Cancer is Avoidable

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / November 14, 2025 / Cancer Treatment, Cancer, Women's Health

Several months ago I had a 59 year old woman present to my office recently diagnosed with a late stage breast cancer. Her history revealed some of the reasons she developed breast cancer. She reported that she had use birth control pills for 15 years. Her first child was born in her mid 30’s and …

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Why Some Eczema Won’t Heal—And What No One’s Looking For

By Erica Soria, ND / October 23, 2025 / General, Naturopathy, Health Secrets, Research

For many patients, eczema isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a life-altering condition. Children scratching until they bleed, parents exhausted from sleepless nights, adults covering up their skin out of embarrassment. I’ve sat across from families who have “tried everything”: steroid creams, elimination diets, allergy medications, even powerful immune-suppressants. And yet, the eczema persists. These are the …

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Real Stories: a Homeopathic Approach to Scanty or Absent Periods

By Dhaani / October 23, 2025 / Homeopathy, Women's Health

Is your cycle whispering instead of speaking? If your periods are light, irregular, or have gone missing altogether, your body might be trying to tell you something more profound. In homeopathy, we listen closely. Scanty or absent menses- known as hypomenorrhea or amenorrhea- can result from stress, emotional shock, hormonal imbalance, or underlying conditions like …

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Seeing ‘Cleerly’ Your Risk for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

By Nicole Hujer, NMD / October 23, 2025 / Heart Health, services, Research

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many people don’t know they are at risk until it’s too late. When it comes to cardiovascular health, prevention and early detection are everything. Traditional cholesterol blood tests give us helpful information, but they don’t always tell the whole story. That’s where …

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Finding Calm with Homeopathy: A Gentle Approach to Anxiety

By Dhaani / October 1, 2025 / Homeopathy

Anxiety can take many forms—racing thoughts, restlessness, tension, or difficulty sleeping. It affects both the mind and body, making even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming. Homeopathy offers a gentle, holistic approach to support emotional well-being and restore balance naturally. Homeopathic treatment for anxiety is highly individualized. Each person’s symptoms, emotional triggers, and physical responses are …

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How accupuncture can help curb the impact of seasonal shifts

Changing Seasons: How Can Acupuncture Help?

By Renae Haldeman, OMD / October 1, 2025 / Acupuncture

The Tupi indigenous people have named a natural phenomenon that provides a perfect description of how nature is directly affected by astronomy. The Prororoca, the great roar, is the creation of a tidal bore which causes the Amazon River to flow against its current. It is so named due to the loud sound that is …

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