IVF and Fertility
by Dr. Nicole van Poelgeest, ND
Unexplained infertility is increasingly common for people trying to conceive. Many opt for reproductive assistance such as IUI (intrauterine insertion) or IVF (in-vitro fertilization) with local fertility clinics such as Olive or PCRM, The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine….
The Role of Your Nervous System in Everyday Life: Why Regulation Matters
by Arjuna George CEC, CWS
Have you ever wondered why some days feel like everything is too much? The traffic, the endless emails, the little annoyances that pile up until you feel like you're barely holding it together? You might chalk it up to a bad day, but there's often a deeper reason behind that sense of overwhelm—your nervous system. I want to share a self-care tool I discovered during burnout recovery that changed my life….
Seasonal Affective Disorder & Vitamin D
by Dr. Hannah Webb, ND
If you think you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder then you MUST get your vitamin D levels checked. Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is a form of depression that specifically occurs in the winter time (and specifically in areas further from the equator). Vitamin D is a vitamin that is produced when the skin is exposed to UVB rays from the sun. If you are not exposed to sunlight, directly on your skin, you will not make vitamin D. You can also get some vitamin D from food, but not much. Not enough….
5 Ways to Boost Collagen
by Dr. Sam Bowen, ND
Chances are you have probably heard of collagen as it has become a popular topic within the world of skin health - and for good reason. But what exactly is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is found in various connective tissues such as skin, hair, nails, bone, muscles, cartilage, tendons, etc. There are multiple types of collagens that serve different purposes within the body, but generally speaking, collagen provides structure, strength, and support to these different tissues…
Do You Need a Doctor? Holistic Family Medicine at Madrona Integrative Health
by Dr. Hannah Webb, ND
We are in a healthcare crisis. Most of us are affected by this, whether ourselves directly or via a family member or loved one. It could be that you don’t have a family doctor at all, or that you are not getting enough time with your provider to answer all your questions. It could be long wait times for much needed referral, diagnostic testing, or surgery. Many of us are not getting needed care….
Nourishing Your Nervous System: The Holistic Path to Resilience and Vitality
by Arjuna George CEC, CWS
Life these days feels like it's on fast-forward. We're all running around, juggling a million things, and often feeling like we're about to drop the ball. It's exhausting and overwhelming and can leave us feeling disconnected from our inner zen. But here's the thing—the key to navigating this whirlwind might be closer than you think. It's all about nurturing our nervous system, the unsung hero of our body's command center.
Glutathione, The “Master” Antioxidant
by Dr. Hannah Webb, ND
In a naturopathic office there is never a treatment protocol we repeat twice – this is individualized medicine. And, there are some tools we use ALL the time. Glutathione is one of Dr. Hannah’s top strategies…