Vitamin D deficiency is SO common. There’s research showing that approximately 35% of adults in the United States have vitamin D deficiency. Why does this matter? Well, this vitamin (or pro-hormone) plays a role in so many functions in our body. As most of us know, it’s critical for building bone, but it can also reduce inflammation, reduce occurrence of illness and may even reduce cancer cell growth. And although it’s such a simple deficiency to test for, most doctors aren’t doing adequate testing to ensure their patients aren’t deficient.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I think it’s an important topic to discuss in the medical community since about 1 in 10 women in the United States are affected by it, yet, most people don’t even know what it is. Let’s talk about it!

I think supplements are a great addition to a healthy diet to ensure you’re intaking all the right vitamins and minerals. What you need completely depends on what your goals and concerns are. Supplements are very individualized so it’s important to talk with your doctor about which ones are suitable for you.

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.