Effect of Ashwagandha and Shatavari on Menopause Symptoms, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bone Resorption By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
The current study investigated the effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, WS), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus, Ar), or the combination of the two, on menopause symptoms, vascular dysfunction, bone turnover, and serum concentrations of inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women. Women were aged 40 to 55 years and postmenopausal, and were assigned to one of […]
Vitamin E Suppositories for Genitourinary Atrophy in Menopause By Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Some of the most common experiences of menopause are the changes that occur on the external genital tissue and intravaginal tissue that can then also affect urinary function. This is called genitourinary atrophy, and now coined, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Symptoms can include one or more of the following: vulvovaginal discomfort, itching, burning, tingling, […]
Hormonal Effects on Rhinitis by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Hormones can significantly influence the airways and nasal mucosa and thus the pathogenesis of rhinitis. Several observational studies suggest that sex hormones impact rhinitis. Late-onset menarche can offer some protection against the onset of allergic rhinitis. [1] In addition, during the peri-ovulatory stage of a normal menstrual cycle, as the levels of estrogen rise, there […]
Menopause and Brain Fog by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Brain fog is common in midlife women and a stunning 40 to 60% of midlife women report cognitive changes during perimenopause. Symptoms of brain fog include forgetfulness; difficulty remembering words, names, anecdotes, and numbers; difficulty focusing and concentrating; and distractibility. [i] Some women may report symptoms that would best be evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity […]
Benefits of Systemic Enzymes and Probiotics in the Resolution of Post-COVID Fatigue by Dr David W Lescheid, ND, PhD
Long COVID (also known as post-COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, PASC) refers to a syndrome affecting multiple organs and causing numerous symptoms, including muscle fatigue and cognitive disturbances, that persist at least three months after recovery from acute COVID-19 disease. The estimated prevalence of Long COVID varies widely, with current estimates of at least […]
Green tea Improves Cycle Regulation in PCOS by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a familiar condition to any women’s health practice. The dominant mechanisms that can be addressed in the management of PCOS are insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. While genetic and environmental influences are involved in the etiology, the research on natural medicines to address insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism is quite extensive. The […]
Chaste Tree Berry and Menstrual Cycle Disorders by Dr Tori Hudson, ND
During the menstruating years, women often struggle with one or more issues related to menstruation, including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping pain), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and cyclic mastalgia (breast discomfort) related to PMS. Abnormal bleeding can include heavy menses, long menses, short cycle, long cycle, and no cycle at all. All of these symptoms […]
IRON: NEW RESEARCH – Oxidative Stress May be the Key to Iron Deficiency by Dr Carissa Doherty, BSc, ND
Iron is a mineral that helps to produce red blood cells and transport oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting 1.5 to 2 billion individuals with IDA (iron deficiency anemia), the most common type of anemia. As of 2023, 7% of the Canadian population has IDA. Females […]
No Cell is an Island: Revisiting the Importance of the Extracellular Matrix in Health and Disease by Dr David Lescheid, PhD, ND
Previous research in health and disease focussed primarily on biochemical signals coming from cells including cytokines and chemokines, hormones, growth factors and small peptides, neurotransmitters, fatty acids and their derivatives, and dissolved gases. However, current research confirms that cells and their signalling molecules do not operate in isolation but within complex, dynamic and interdependent systems […]
Vitamin C supplementation for chronic stress by Dr Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO
By various estimates, modern living has placed approximately 3 out of every 4 adults into a state of chronic stress. Chronic stress contributes to chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and is characterized by feelings of unwellness with fatigue, anxiety, depression, infections, body aches being just a few. With long-standing stress, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal […]
