Is your middle expanding? Have your arms and backside become a bit more padded and insulated? A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a piece on bile its role in preventing acid reflux, SIBO, IBS and improving estrogen metabolism, dominance, and possibly estrogen driven cancers. If you haven’t read it yet here’s the link. In … Read more
First time I came across the term, sh**ty egg and sperm in reference to infertility, I have to admit, it raised my eyebrows. I hadn’t really thought about the actual health of an egg or sperm in terms of being able to conceive but of course, it totally makes sense. I had always thought about … Read more
PCOS can be a bit confusing. The name, polycystic ovarian syndrome indicates that this condition centers around having cysts on your ovaries but this is a misnomer. PCOS is actually a bit of a subjective diagnosis based on a collection of symptoms. Excess hair on face and body (hirsutism) Loss of head hair Acne-especially on … Read more
Taking a Look Under The Hood With a comprehensive stool test Seeing how 70% of our immune system resides in our digestive tract, proper digestion is essential for optimal health. Some health issues that begin with a gut imbalance include maldigestion, chronic dysbiosis, fungal overgrowth, IBS, UTI’s, food allergies, brain fog and nutrient deficiencies. But digestive … Read more
Understanding the causes of eczema is critical in discovering your path to healing. Eczema affects over 30 million Americans and has dramatically increased in the past 60 years. It affects 10-20% of US children and is characterized by itchy red areas which often blister and ooze. While eczema may not be life threatening, it can … Read more
Healing From Eczema If you have eczema, you already know how much it can affect your everyday life. And bottom line, you can only relieve and heal your eczema once you identify and address your personal triggers. (to understand more about what causes eczema, click here). We need to find out which ones are yours … Read more
by: Romilly Hodges, MS, CNS published on Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Website Additions by Cindy Dupuie (denoted by italics) Formulating a vaccination plan The decision about how and when to vaccinate should ideally be made with a trusted qualified provider who can assess the individual needs of each child. The first step is to determine a … Read more
I am truly beyond excited to introduce our new Preconception and Prenatal programs Mamas, Papas and Babies! This is something I’ve been working on for over two years and is an outgrowth of all I know and see around me. It comes from a place of wanting to cultivate an environment for baby to thrive in … Read more
Hormones: Keys to Fertility and Conception Knowing your hormone status prior to trying to conceive, takes a lot of the guess work out of what’s going to happen along your new journey. When trying to get pregnant, it’s helpful to know when you’re fertile and the quality of your egg which can both determined by … Read more
When you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, it’s of course important to prepare your body to help with conception, to create a clean and nurturing environment for baby to grow. But it’s equally as important to get your body into tip-top shape prior to pregnancy in order to meet the challenges of being a new mom–physically, … Read more
