1. Be prepared to talk about your bodily functions. We’re not shy to ask about your poop or your periods - so don't be shy to share. It may sound gross, but the menstrual cycle and digestive tract can tell us volumes about your general health. We may also ask about your personal life. We need to know the story of how you got to the place you’re in – the physical challenges you’ve gone through and the emotional stress that’s got you down. It all contributes to your health pict

This fall, I'm working with a great team of health professionals to create a workshop for busy professionals who need help getting started on a healthy lifestyle. I've made a video to tell you all about it. For more information you can also check out the website AbundantHealthLifestyle.com #healthfood #weightloss #healthyliving #naturopathic #doctor #workshop #education

One of the main ways a naturopathic doctor is different from a conventional doctor (or an MD) is that we try to treat the whole entire person, so I spend a lot of time with my patients hearing the whole story. Most of the patients I see are women – busy working women and mothers who put their children and families first, sometimes at the expense of their own health! Coming into my office gives them time away from caring for the problems of everyone else in their life and puts