DNHC Blog
Boosting Fertility with PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10-15% of women of reproductive age. Both the reproductive and metabolic systems are impacted by this complex disorder, which can disrupt the fertility of those affected. In fact, approximately 70-80% of those with PCOS struggle with infertility. However, in many cases, fertility can still be
Why and How You May Want to Boost Progesterone Naturally
WHY DO WE NEED PROGESTERONE? Progesterone is a sex hormone that plays a large part in women’s health. Progesterone is the main hormone of the luteral phase, which begins following ovulation (around day 14 of your cycle). When progesterone levels are too low, the body may be unable to support
Insulin Resistance and PCOS
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 leads to chronically elevated blood sugar
PREMENSTRUAL ACNE: WHY DO I GET IT & HOW DO I FIX IT?
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 Dermatology, more than
WHY AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE IS MORE COMMON IN WOMEN THAN IN MEN
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 10:1 Lupus 9:1 Primary Biliary Cirrhosis 9:1 Antiphospholipid Syndrome 9:1 Sjogren’s 9:1 Autoimmune Hepatitis 8:1 Graves’
Fancy Diets Are NOT the Answer, by Dr. Brie Crerar, ND
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 choices and what
Dysmenorrhea-Understanding Painful Periods
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 Canadian women revealed that 60% reported experiencing pain around menses; 51% reported the pain affected their
Spring Clean your body
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 rid of any toxins that
