Two Exceptionally Useful Integrative Cancer Resources

Cancer Choices https://cancerchoices.org/ Guided by an exceptional team of integrative oncology advisors from a range of disciplines – including naturopathic medicine – this website offers expert, evidence-based resources to support optimal health and outcomes throughout every stage of the cancer journey. The site is a treasure trove of information. In addition to a comprehensive Supplement … Read more

What’s going on down there? Advanced testing for urinary and vaginal symptoms

Those who have experienced a UTI in the past know the telltale signs – burning, frequent urination, and bladder pain. UTIs often also come along with vaginitis (symptoms like itching, pain, or discharge). But what happens when you have these symptoms, and your doctor tells you that you’ve tested negative for a UTI and vaginitis? … Read more

The Gut-Prostate Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Urinary Health

Introduction Did you know your gut health plays a crucial role in prostate and urinary health? Research shows that gut imbalances can contribute to prostatitis, UTIs, and prostate enlargement (BPH) by increasing inflammation and disrupting the bladder microbiome. Understanding this connection can help men take a gut-first approach to long-term urinary wellness. How Gut Health … Read more

Elite Athlete: A Journey from Fatigue and Digestive Issues to Vibrant Health

(Shared with patient’s permission) In today’s fast-paced world, many of us push through daily fatigue, brain fog, and digestive issues without realizing how much these symptoms are holding us back. Naturopathic medicine takes a holistic approach, addressing the root causes of these imbalances. One of my recent patients, an elite athlete, highlights the power of … Read more

The Tipping Point 

I recently attended the Fall Advanced Applications for Medical Practice (AAMP) Conference on The Sensitized and Reactive Patient. This is a semi-annual conference that targets more difficult to treat conditions and cases. Despite presentations coming from multiple types of practitioners over subjects such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Hypermobility, and Mycotoxins, one theme seemed … Read more

The Connection between HPV and Throat Cancer – Reassurance with $50 Test

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a viral infection that causes not just cervical cancer, but also most cases of oropharyngeal (mouth/throat) cancer as well.  The rate of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer has increased by 225% over the last 20 years. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 59 men and 1 in 139 women will develop … Read more

Histamine is more than just allergies; it’s a neurotransmitter!

When we think of allergies, we think of histamine. However, our body uses histamine in many other ways and sometimes, just like any other neurotransmitter, it can get dysregulated. So what happens if it is dysregulated? You can develop Histamine Intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).  Picture your histamine system as a sink with … Read more