As a 28-year-old sports lover, I prided myself on my physical endurance and stamina. However, everything changed after I contracted COVID-19. The illness itself was a brutal battle, but the aftermath was even worse. I was left with a crushing fatigue that made it impossible to maintain my usual training regimen. Simple tasks like walking …
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Thyroid related fatigue and adrenal fatigue are two common conditions that can greatly impact a person’s energy levels and overall well-being. As a naturopathic doctor, it is important to understand the differences between these two types of fatigue in order to provide the most effective treatments for each individual. Thyroid related fatigue is often caused …
Are you suffering from fatigue despite eating and sleeping well? Has your primary care doctor told you that your thyroid is normal? What if I told you there are more detailed tests your primary doctor likely didn’t order, and it is possible your thyroid is low? Wouldn’t you want to be sure your thyroid is …
Tom came to see me because he was suffering from social anxiety and panic attacks that would affect his breathing and trigger heart palpitations. His profound fear of being sick in public would often keep him home. It was not uncommon for his anxiety to creep up on him in the most inopportune moments, and …
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Could the expression of gender confusion, or the raging maniac behind the wheel of the car that cut you off on your way home from your son’s soccer game be caused by disharmony of an organ system in the body? Traditional Chinese medicine is fascinating in regards to its tenets on mental health. Each organ …
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As a naturopathic doctor, I am often asked about the connection between hormones and mental health. It’s clear that there is a significant interaction between the two, with imbalances in hormones often leading to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating brain function, mood, and overall …
A young woman in her mid-30s came to seek a solution for her emotional stress and anxiety that gripped her heart like a vise, and despair clouded her every thought. The breaking point came in her life when her beloved grandmother passed away. The loss was devastating, leaving her drowning in a sea of grief. …
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Anxiety is widespread, impacting over 40 million adults in the US. Approximately 1/3 of all Americans will encounter an anxiety disorder at some point. It is twice as common in women compared to men. For decades, pharmaceuticals were often considered the primary treatment option. We now know there are various effective approaches beyond medication, including …
The journey of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has been fascinating evolving from ancient phototherapy practices to cutting edge clinical applications. Its remarkable history spans over a century, originating in Germany and achieving a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment in 1975. In this innovative treatment we harness the power of light energy alongside a specialized photosensitizer such …
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Eleven years ago I was very hesitant to treat cancer with alternative therapy. That is until Lupe, an in-law, came seeking help for her colon cancer that had metastasized to her brain, lungs and liver. With her strength depleted, her oncologists here and at the Cancer Treatment Center of America had given up hope on …