Hormones

Posts about acne, infertility, PCOS, night sweats and more fall under the category of hormones. Read a Toronto Naturopath’s posts

Natural Solutions for Menstrual Migraines: A Naturopathic Doctor’s Guide to Hormone Imbalance, Diet, and Supplements

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now As a naturopathic doctor, I have seen many women who suffer from menstrual migraines due to hormone imbalance. Menstrual migraines, also known as premenstrual migraines, are headaches that occur in women who experience hormonal fluctuations during their menstrual… Read More »Natural Solutions for Menstrual Migraines: A Naturopathic Doctor’s Guide to Hormone Imbalance, Diet, and Supplements

The Secrets to Clear Skin: How Naturopathic Doctors Use Thorough Lab Testing for Acne Treatment

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, forming pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. While acne is often associated with teenagers going… Read More »The Secrets to Clear Skin: How Naturopathic Doctors Use Thorough Lab Testing for Acne Treatment

How A Naturopath Uses Lab Testing to Combat Hair Loss

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Medically reviewed by Dr. Pamela Frank, Toronto Naturopathic Doctor Nov 2026 Lab Testing for Hair Loss Hair loss can be frustrating, distressing, and surprisingly difficult to figure out. For many women, it develops gradually, with increasing hair shedding, a widening… Read More »How A Naturopath Uses Lab Testing to Combat Hair Loss

Clear Your Skin Naturally: The Naturopathic Doctor’s Guide to Effective Acne Treatment

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, forming pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Although acne is often associated with adolescence, it… Read More »Clear Your Skin Naturally: The Naturopathic Doctor’s Guide to Effective Acne Treatment

Boosting Fertility Naturally: A Naturopathic Approach to Treating Infertility and PCOS

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. The formation of multiple small cysts on the ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles, and overproduction of male hormones characterize it. PCOS is a leading cause… Read More »Boosting Fertility Naturally: A Naturopathic Approach to Treating Infertility and PCOS

Hormonal Balance for Women is Critical

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Hormonal health is all about balance – but striking the right hormonal balance isn’t always easy, particularly for women who are perimenopausal. Women whose estrogen and progesterone balance is off-kilter provide one of the most striking examples of the importance… Read More »Hormonal Balance for Women is Critical

Basal Body Temperature or BBT

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), Naturopath Book Now What is Basal Body Temperature? Basal Body Temperature, or BBT, is your resting body temperature. It is usually checked when you open your eyes in the morning. It is best taken before… Read More »Basal Body Temperature or BBT

Acne Treatment That Works

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Many of us are shocked and disappointed to learn that we continue to have acne after puberty. Yes, it is a cruel situation, but it is possible to have pimples and wrinkles at the same time. In fact,… Read More »Acne Treatment That Works

Find Joy During a Pandemic

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

With everything that 2020 has thrown at us, you may feel like everything has gone a bit sideways. And in many ways it has. But this year has also turned out to be more about appreciating what we have instead… Read More »Find Joy During a Pandemic

Fungal Acne is a Thing, Here’s What to Do About It

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

What Is Fungal Acne? Acne is often caused by excessive bacteria growth on your skin. But, there is another form of acne, fungal acne, that is caused by a form of yeast or fungus growing on your skin. Yeast is… Read More »Fungal Acne is a Thing, Here’s What to Do About It

The Surprising Impact of Hormonal Balance on Anxiety

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Hormones can have a massive impact on anxiety. Women may notice a correlation between their stress and anxiety levels and pivotal points of their menstrual cycle, illustrating the link between hormonal balance and mood. Hormonal balance impacts anxiety… Read More »The Surprising Impact of Hormonal Balance on Anxiety

Why Better Hormonal Health Equals Better Gut Health

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now What Role Do Hormones Play in IBS? Do hormones cause gut health problems, or do gut health problems cause hormone problems? Or maybe both. Your gut and your hormones are intricately intertwined. Problems with one can cause problems… Read More »Why Better Hormonal Health Equals Better Gut Health

Top 20 Foods that Balance Your Hormones

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now Hormone Balancing Foods for Better Skin, Energy, Sleep, Mood, Fertility & Weight Loss Healthy Fats Good fats help to balance your hormones in several ways: The Four Best Healthy Fat Foods for Hormone Balance Avocado Avocado is a… Read More »Top 20 Foods that Balance Your Hormones

Inflammation and Insulin Resistance

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas. Its job is to move sugar from your bloodstream into your cells. This allows your cell to use the sugar or glucose for fuel. Insulin is vital to your… Read More »Inflammation and Insulin Resistance

Your Vaginal Microbiome and Your Fertility

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now By now most people know that there are good bacteria and bad bacteria, yeast, parasites, and viruses that inhabit our digestive tract. In fact, there is a quadrillion of them. This is termed our “microbiome”. But, you may… Read More »Your Vaginal Microbiome and Your Fertility

5 Hormone Imbalances that Cause Acne

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Acne: More than Just a Cosmetic Problem Acne affects approximately 85% of young adults between the ages of 12 and 25. This consistently ranks as one of the top three skin conditions affecting the general population. Pimples aren’t just a… Read More »5 Hormone Imbalances that Cause Acne

Anger Management

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Anger or Irritability Ruining Your Relationships? By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Cranky, angry, irritable, short-tempered, call it what you will but it’s not necessarily just your personality, in fact, most often it’s not. There are real physical explanations as… Read More »Anger Management

Healthy Libido

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Low Sex Drive? How to Maintain a Healthy Libido for Women What is Sex Drive or Libido? Sex drive is the urge to engage in sexual activity. Libido in women is dictated by two main physical influences: a) hormones like… Read More »Healthy Libido

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PCOS Infertility

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Book Now PCOS Infertility: Alternatives to IVF PCOS has not been proven to cause infertility necessarily. Yet, many women once diagnosed with PCOS despair that they will never have children. This grief and sorrow are unwarranted and unnecessarily stressful for these… Read More »PCOS Infertility

What Causes Night Sweats?

by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND

Night Sweats Common Causes of Night Sweats Hormones: A common phenomenon around menopause and PMS, night sweats can signify hormone changes, imbalances, or deficiencies. They are not limited to women, men can have night sweats too. Testing helps to clarify… Read More »What Causes Night Sweats?