Vaginal Microbiome and Fertility
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… Read More »Vaginal Microbiome and Fertility
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Detox Program
If you are looking to improve your fertility, one of the suggestions that you may have come across is to “do a detox”. This is… Read More »Detox Program
Adenomyosis and Prolactin
Natural Treatment for Adenomyosis Reading and researching are constants as a naturopathic doctor. In reviewing some research regarding adenomyosis this week, I came across an… Read More »Adenomyosis and Prolactin
5 Hormone Imbalances that Cause Acne
Acne: More than Just a Cosmetic Problem Acne affects about 85% of young adults between the ages of 12 and 25 years old. This… Read More »5 Hormone Imbalances that Cause Acne
Anger Management
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… Read More »Anger Management
Healthy Libido
Low Sex Drive? How to Maintain a Healthy Libido for Women (updated for 2019) What is Sex Drive or Libido? Sex drive is the urge… Read More »Healthy Libido
What Causes PCOS?
PCOS is caused by High Androgens – Except When it’s Not PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a collection of symptoms that affects 8-10% of… Read More »What Causes PCOS?
PCOS Infertility
PCOS Infertility: Alternatives to IVF PCOS has not been proven to necessarily cause infertility. Yet, many women once diagnosed with PCOS despair that they will… Read More »PCOS Infertility
Blood Sugar
Wondering if your Blood Sugar is Healthy? By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Check out my blood sugar checklist: Blood Sugar Checklist Do you feel… Read More »Blood Sugar
Tired: Hitting the Snooze Button?
Suffering from Morning Sluggishness or Feeling Tired? Assuming you have had at least 7 hours of good quality sleep, you shouldn’t wake up feeling tired… Read More »Tired: Hitting the Snooze Button?
What Causes Night Sweats?
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… Read More »What Causes Night Sweats?
Burn Out
Many of my patients report feeling “burnt out”. What exactly does “burnt out” mean? Burn out is a sensation or feeling of exhaustion that often… Read More »Burn Out
Mood Swings?
Mood Swings by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Teenagers are notorious for them, partners get themselves into trouble around PMS because of them and some… Read More »Mood Swings?
Why Not See a Naturopath?
Why Not See an ND? People have a number of reasons why they don’t see a naturopath for their health problems. The reasons you should,… Read More »Why Not See a Naturopath?
Liver Function Tests
What are Liver Function Tests? Well actually, although the name would imply otherwise, these tests don’t actually assess liver function. What they actually measure is… Read More »Liver Function Tests