Episode #59 The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Katie Wood In this episode of “The Conscious Fertility Podcast,” we’re joined by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist turned integrated fertility coach. Dr. Wood’s journey takes us from her decade of experience in retail pharmacy to her current mission: assisting women over the age of 30 in nourishing…
Menopause, a natural biological process marking the end of menstrual cycles, is often accompanied by various physical changes. Defined as the absence of menses for a year, menopause typically occurs between the ages of 40 and 60, with the average onset around 51 years. However, the transition towards menopause, known as perimenopause, can begin up to a decade earlier. This period is characterized by a range of symptoms, significantly impacting women’s health and lifestyle.
Menopause, while a natural phase in a woman’s life, often brings with it a multitude of challenging symptoms. In a recent Global News article, the spotlight was placed on the need for more awareness and support for women going through menopause, particularly in the workplace. This heightened awareness is a positive step, echoing the growing interest in holistic and integrative approaches to managing menopausal symptoms.
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, often brings a myriad of symptoms that can affect daily living and quality of life. From hot flashes and night sweats to brain fog, low libido, insomnia, and irritability, these symptoms can be challenging. However, natural and holistic approaches like acupuncture, customized Chinese herbal formulas, and naturopathic medicine offer promising avenues for managing these symptoms.
Let’s begin by taking a look at what polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is to understand how we can resolve this condition with a natural and integrative approach. PCOS is a complex hormonal disorder that affects 6 to 10% of women of childbearing age and can present differently in each person. Although it is a common…
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10-15% of women of reproductive age. This condition, where endometrial like tissue grows outside of the uterus, can cause severe pelvic pain, heavy periods, back pain, and nausea. In some cases, it can even lead to infertility.
Our Top 10 suggestions for managing Endometriosis symptoms. Endometriosis is a gynecological disease characterized by the presence and growth of tissue similar to that of the uterine lining (the endometrium) on areas outside of the uterus. It causes symptoms such as painful periods or painful ovulation, chronic pelvic pain, painful bowel movements or urination, fatigue,…
Acubalance Longevity Diet: Basic Principles and Recipes In our practice at Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver, BC, we help patients manage and reverse a number of different health conditions. From infertility to menopausal symptoms, to autoimmune diseases and chronic pain, the ‘chief complaint’ may vary from person to person, but our approach is the same:…
Low level laser therapy (also known as cold laser, LLLT, or photobiomodulation) is slowly becoming more and more of a common treatment option. But like many popularized treatment modalities, with the proliferation of ideas and technology comes a saturated market. However there are three things that make laser therapy effective that are absolutely non negotiable…
Up to 50% of couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility, poor embryo development, and miscarriages may actually now be explainable with some new testing being offered. Even better, there are some natural and non-invasive approaches to reverse the issues too. Check out this video by Dr. Paul Turek, reproductive urologist on our Fertility Now Channel to find out…
