by DNHC | Oct 4, 2019 | Hormone Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
By: Megan Kelly Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is often considered an issue with the ovaries, when perhaps it should be more accurately categorized as a metabolic disorder. As many as 65-70% of women who have PCOS also have insulin resistance – a condition that...
by DNHC | Sep 27, 2019 | Hormone Health, Uncategorized, Women's Health
By: Megan Kelly (CNP) So you’re bloated, moody, cramping, and now on top of all of that you’ve got a big red pimple on your chin!? What the heck is going on!? Unfortunately, premenstrual acne is very common. According to a study published in the Archives of...
by DNHC | Sep 18, 2019 | General Info, Women's Health
by: Megan Kelly, CNP DID YOU KNOW THAT AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE IS 10X MORE PREVALENT IN WOMEN THAN IN MEN? This is how out of whack the ratios (women:men) are in specific autoimmune diseases: Hashimoto’s 10:1Lupus 9:1Primary Biliary Cirrhosis 9:1Antiphospholipid Syndrome...
by DNHC | Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Does everything you hear about food have you more confused than ever about what you’re supposed to be eating in a day? I know it can be extremely overwhelming with all the conflicting information out there leaving you feeling hopeless and lost when it comes to food...
by DNHC | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dysmenorrhea-Understanding Painful Periods Dr Nadine Gavin, ND “Dysmenorrhea” is a medical term used to describe painful menstruation. Painful menstruation is considered one of the most common conditions in women’s health. A study of menstruating...
by DNHC | Apr 24, 2017 | Detox
Spring is detox season- the perfect time to cleanse and detoxify the body! But why detox? Detoxifying periodically is important because we need to flush unwanted toxins out of our bodies. The liver is our main detoxification organ and is responsible for getting...
by DNHC | Feb 28, 2017 | Post-Natal, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Hi guys – Dr. Erdman here! In the first video in our prenatal and postpartum health series, Jennifer Rogers from Fitmom Durham and I talk about fatigue. Click on the video below to watch! If you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone! Low energy is such a common...
by DNHC | Nov 22, 2016 | Detox, General Info
We often get asked, quite sheepishly, from friends and family this time of year, “if there is a natural way to get over a hangover?” Now the goal is ALWAYS prevention, and to drink in moderation, but we thought we would share some tips and tricks to help...
by DNHC | Nov 22, 2016 | Mental Wellness, Uncategorized
By: Dr. Nicole Sandilands ND The change of season brings with it lots of exciting new activities for families to enjoy. Many kids will start back into hockey, figure skating or ringette and some families may fill their time with skiing or snowboarding, however for...
by DNHC | Oct 23, 2016 | Women's Health
Question: Dr. Erdman, I’m a breast cancer survivor and am experiencing hot flashes as a result of my treatment with Tamoxifen. What can I do to manage them better? @drhayleyerdmannd replied: Tamoxifen is a medication that blocks certain types of estrogen receptors,...
