Naturopathic Hormone Articles
That’s On Period – Part 1 – PMS
By Dr. Olivia Watkins, ND In this series of articles, we’re going to discuss PMS symptoms, irregular periods, painful periods, and abnormally heavy periods. You’ll learn about the reasons for these conditions as well as the treatments you can use to help relieve them. Before we discuss these conditions, I want to start with some anatomy. […]
Hormones 101: Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Functions
By: Dr. Leila Turner & Dr. Olivia Watkins Today we’re giving you an overview of the thyroid and adrenal hormones. We’re going to start by giving you a bigger picture of some of the hormones. We’ll start with our endocrinology, looking from above: all of our hormones start in the brain. The hypothalamus is a […]
Natural Strategies for Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) During Winter in Phoenix
Living in sunny Arizona typically means that I don’t see a lot of patients in person complaining of the “winter blues.” Still, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a genuine condition that even affects us desert dwellers. As the winter days grow shorter, it can be difficult for some people to adjust. More specifically, the change […]
Breast Health in Your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and Beyond
It’s never too early to start making healthy choices to increase long term health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in light of that, here are some excellent tips and reminders for prevention, broken down by decade for you. Your Breast Health in Your 20s According to the Young Survival Coalition, did you know that […]
Questions About Testosterone Therapy in Men
Testosterone therapy is a popular hormone replacement therapy offered here at Living Wellness Medical Center. In this blog post, naturopathic doctors Dr. Khalsa and Dr. Brouwer discuss some common questions from patients concerning testosterone therapy in men. Question #1: At what ages does testosterone start to decline in men? Dr. Brouwer: I think a generally […]
