At the end of day, infertility changes you. It strips away illusions and forces you to face parts of yourself you did not know existed. It teaches you about patience, resilience, and grief. It shows you the quiet ways love can persist through hardship. And while I would never have chosen this path, I hope that in sharing my story, I can make someone else feel less alone.
Read MoreLearn what causes eczema in children and how a holistic, naturopathic approach can help. Explore the connection between skin, gut health, food sensitivities, and inflammation, plus gentle topical options to support healing.
Read MoreSIBO is not just about symptoms. It is about the state of the digestive ecosystem and how well the body is managing digestion, absorption, and microbial balance. Relief often requires more than just killing bacteria. It requires a plan that also supports motility, repairs the gut lining, investigates the root causes, and helps people feel more comfortable eating again.
Read MoreThere seem to be two extremes in the conversation around sun safety: fearing the sun or fearing sunscreen. But the truth lives somewhere in the middle. This is a conversation about balance. Real sun safety is about choosing what works for your lifestyle and sticking with it. I believe in finding simple habits you’ll actually follow for yourself and for the long-term health of your family.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my practice is expanding to Bangor, Maine! After many years rooted in the Portland area, my family and I recently made the move further north due to a wonderful opportunity for my husband’s career. While change always comes with its share of emotions, I’m incredibly grateful for this new chapter, and I am excited to be planting deeper roots in a region that already feels like home.
Read MoreInfertility affects one in six couples. Similar to pregnancy loss, it is one of those things that we don’t talk enough about. Instead, we just experience it alone. We draw away from people and isolate ourselves. There is a part of me that questions sharing. But then again, there is a part of me that wants to share my experience, screaming it from the rooftops to normalize it, so that others feel less alone. The more I’ve shared personally, the more I’ve seen other women experiencing the same thing. So here we are, I am ready to share my infertility story.
Read MoreDifficulty conceiving is a growing concern among couples and individuals these days. In my practice, many of my female patients inquire about their hormones in order to optimize fertility. This is such an important step before trying to conceive, but often the forgotten step is looking into male fertility even though we know that the sperm is 50% of the equation! Studies show that sperm quality and quantity are plummeting at a staggering rate, which is why we should be testing sperm early in the preconception process.
Read MoreSoft self care is a concept that I have been embracing a lot over these last few months when life has felt especially complicated and challenging. One of the most simple and transformative self care practices we can do is morning sunlight exposure. It seems simple but it affects our circadian rhythm, sleep quality, mood, mental clarity, and stress.
Read MoreMaking the decision to expand your family is exciting! The preconception period is a special time to focus on yourself in order to optimize sperm and egg quality, support ovulation, and promote growth and development. Every individual and couple is different, but these are just some of the ways to support the preconception period through gentle nutrition, cycle timing, and targeted supplementation.
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