In the world of wellness, the word "detox" has become a buzzword, often associated with fad diets, juice cleanses, and quick fixes. But what does detoxification really mean? More importantly, how can we support our body’s natural detox pathways without falling into the trap of unsustainable trends?

When planning to start a family, fertility testing may be an important consideration for many women, especially if conception is unsuccessful after several months of trying. Diagnosing fertility status requires a very comprehensive first appointment in which many topics are discussed, such as birth control use, partner’s fertility status, menstrual history, sexual practices, surgical history, medications, lifestyle, diet, work and home environment, stress levels, and so much more.

Aside from being trained as general medical practitioners, Naturopathic Physicians are also trained in a variety of other modalities to further help heal their patients. Naturopathic practice includes the use of any medicinal substances that contain elements which are found in bodily tissues, or can be used by the body for maintenance of life and the repair of tissues. Naturopathic Physicians provide the least invasive, most natural treatments that are determined to be effective and safe.

Summer is officially here, which means people are going on vacations, to the beach, and just hanging out by the pool more than before. Which is great, except for the fact that most people don’t wear sunscreen at all. Make it a summer resolution to change that this year and wear your sunscreen every day! It’s important for your skin, for your body, and I will tell you why. Plus, I share my top 3 favorite sunscreens that I have been using in 2021.

Macronutrients, aka “macros,” are the three basic elements of nutrients found in foods that give us energy. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are all equally important for us to consume in order to fuel our bodies for the day, as well as maintain healthy functioning cells, tissues, and organs.

Naturopathic Medicine is a form of primary healthcare that incorporates modern Western medicine, scientific knowledge and research, and natural, holistic medicine.