Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Introduction It is estimated that 1 in 10 Canadians have some form of thyroid disease, many of which have not yet been diagnosed. The most common thyroid condition in...
Testosterone and Men’s Health
Over the last weekend in June, the Naturopathic Doctors at Vive Integrative Health Group attended the biennial Health Fusion conference – an interesting and informative conference hosted by the...
Skin Deep: The Hidden Dangers of Body Care Products
An average person uses 12 personal care products a day and exposes themselves to a cocktail of synthetic chemicals. Since the skin has the ability to absorb and body...
Nail Polishes – Are They Harmful To Your Health?
In one of my previous posts, I outlined the existence and dangers of the myriad of chemicals found in our daily body care products (Skin Deep: The Hidden Dangers...
Unexplained Infertility
What to do when faced with a diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility When a couple is referred to a specialist at a fertility clinic, the usual first steps include a...
Healthy Menopause
Hormone balance plays a life-long role in everyone’s lives but becomes particularly prominent when a woman transitions into menopause. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood changes, a...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that can affect a female’s fertility potential. It can present symptomatically in each person in many different ways, such as weight...
Herbal Remedies For Menopause
Are you a female in your mid-to-late 40s or early 50s and experiencing the following symptoms? - Hot flashes - Night sweats - Weight gain - Poor sleep -...
The Impact of Low Testosterone in the Aging Male
Are you experiencing fatigue, a change in attitude or mood? Do you have a loss of energy, sex drive or physical endurance? If you are nodding ‘Yes’ to one or...