It's no secret that herbal teas have medicinal benefits. We have been using them centuries for all kinds of health complaints. Best of all they are cheap, readily available and easy to use.

These are my favourite ones to drink while you transition i...

Minerals are ESSENTIAL building blocks for life. You need to obtain minerals through your diet or supplementation as your body can not produce them. Minerals are so crucial for your health that a deficiency can actually cause disease! Just think abou...

Are you struggling with puffy eyes, swollen hands, or swelling in the feet? You may even be noticing your rings are tight, visible sock marks, shoes don’t fit anymore or lines on your legs from your pants? These are all signs of fluid retention. Othe...

Varicose veins are dilated or twisted veins under the skin. Why are we talking about them on a menopause website? Because with the reduction of estrogen during this time, you becoming more prone to developing varicose veins. As estrogen has a role in...

Cellulite describes the appearance of dimpling in the skin, it may look similar to the peel of an orange. It is caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis. It is caused by a loss of flexibility of the connective tissue and muscle su...

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition. It can happen at any stage of life but it’s most common during the menopausal transition.

Common signs include

• Flushing and easy blushing
• Permanent redness
• Red Pustules (puss-filled bumps)
• Red gri...

The skin changes in various ways during the menopausal transition and unfortunately incidents of menopausal acne are on the rise. Research is now finding that between 20-40% of menopausal women are struggling with acne. Acne does not reduce your quan...

Naturopathic medicine today is a science-based, holistic, natural approach to discovering the best health possible for you.

When considering Naturopathic medicine for Menopause specifically, it's important to assess the whole woman and not just her ...

A woman's urinary health can start to deteriorate with menopause. The official name is genitourinary syndrome of menopause. While this term includes the vagina as well as the urinary tract, we are going to focus on the urinary system. Atrophy mean...

Unfortunately, the world we live in is becoming increasingly toxic. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat, may all be contaminated.

When our body is exposed to a toxin its primary concern is to remove it from the blood and put i...