Women's Health Practitioner Podcast

Are you using probiotics correctly? Did you know there is a way to use them incorrectly? Today we will talk about WHY OH WHY so many of you are settling when using probiotics and how to think critically about your gut health and microbiome interventions.  Stay in touch! Women’s Health Insider is now LIVE!  Find out more at https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com/whi   Interested in our 12 week flag...

Regenerative medicine is an ever evolving field of research and practice. Staying on top of what is happening in this community is one of the things that keeps me excited about my weekly research review. In this podcast, we talk about the influence of platelet rich plasma on thin endometrial linings and POI. Can you tell that I was excited and mind blown?  Research Discussed  Sharara, Fady I, Lele...

When you think about menstrual and pelvic pain often the mind immediately goes to the balance of estrogen and progesterone. That is such a limited perspective on hormonal health though and this study shows that androgens are an important link to inflammation and menstrual concerns. Research Discussed Evans SF, Kwok Y, Solterbeck A, Pyragius C, Hull ML, Hutchinson MR, Rolan P. The Relationship Betw...

There is a lot of debate in the research community as to whether certain bacteria and parasites are commensal or pathogenic. This debate is incredibly important in our practices which is why it is concerning to me when authors make conclusions based on data that may have different clinical implications then they reference. In the study we discuss today the authors concluded that blastocystis is in...

Are you testing for thyroid health in your POI/ amenorrhea patients? Are you testing for POI and ovarian health in your Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves patients?  In this podcast episode we talk about the importance of both of these conversations and how to go about it.  Research Discussed Yi-Ting Hsieh, Jason Y P Ho, Thyroid autoimmunity is associated with higher risk of premature ovarian...

Are you struggling to keep up on the research related to women’s health? Do you want to have a more confident, evidence informed approach to practice? Women’s Health Insider is here to provide you with that and so much more! In today’s special episode we discuss my latest program, WHI. Stay in touch! Women’s Health Insider is now LIVE!  Find out more at https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com/whi  ...

The endoplasmic reticulum is something that we don’t often talk about in a women’s health practice. This is about to change though because a lot of research has come out lately that is emphasizing how important the ER is in hormone production, and how much ER stress can impact ovarian and endometrial health. Today I discuss what ER stress is and how it is impacting your patients.  Research Discuss...

Although the link between diet and acne has been clear to many allied healthcare professionals both the research, and the field of dermatology, have not caught up to that observation. Recently, a large study investigated the link between dietary intake and acne. Today we will discuss those results and the true causes of acne.  Research Discussed Association Between Adult Acne and Dietary Behaviors...

Regulatory T cells are an incredibly important part of a healthy immune system. Many of the chronic diseases that we face including, autoimmune diseases, require modification of the immune system in order to support healing. In today’s episode we discuss various pharmacological and natural methods that have been shown to regulate Tregs production and function.  Research Discussed Medical treatment...

Reproductive immunology is an area that all practitioners working in women’s health should be familiar with. It is impossible to separate hormones from the immune system and research, like what we discuss today, is constantly evolving to show how important treating both systems is to the health of your patients. Whether you work with patients with endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, preeclamp...

Do you ever wish you could look behind the curtains into someone’s practice? Would you love to know what another ND thinks when looking at a group of symptoms? Well in this episode I offer just that. We talk about how vertigo, low blood pressure and fatigue can be related. We also review how and why these symptoms can occur today and what key areas need to be investigated. Stay in touch! Naturopat...

Are you struggling with your sleep? Maybe you are a proud ‘short sleeper’ getting in as few zz’s as possible. The truth is, no matter why you aren’t sleeping enough there are impacts. In this episode we discuss how the circadian rhythm, sleep and the microbiota work influence one another. This episode also discusses how inflammation and gut bugs change depending on sleep and what shift workers, th...

Type 2 diabetes, obesity and other inflammatory conditions occupy a massive part of the medical systems resources. For a long time there was a belief that if you just changed your diet a bit and exercised then it was reversible, but I see every day that there is much more to it than that. In this episode we talk about how the gut bacteria, in particular metabolic endotoxemia, is involved and what...

Quercetin, that is what we use for allergies, right? The research coming out on quercetin has shown a vast array of clinical applications. Today I discuss how quercetin works at a biological level so that you can understand not only its clinical application to the ovary, but also how it works in other systems. We also discuss research coming out on PCOS and endometriosis and how quercetin may be a...

The mitochondrial are not only the energy producing powerhouses of the cell, but they are also involved in the synthesis of our hormones. We do not have adequate hormones if we do not have good mitochondrial function, full stop. This is why it is critical to go beyond ‘egg quality’ when thinking about fertility outcomes in general, but especially with IVF. In today’s episode we talk about hormone...

Vaginal infections, discomfort, irritation, pain and changes in vaginal discharge are frequently discussed in any women’s health practice. Or should I say, they should be. Many practitioners are missing out on key information about a woman’s hormones, immune system and microbiome if they are not asking directly about vaginal health. In today’s episode we discuss how the vaginal microbiome changes...

Community is something that I believe a lot of people have taken advantage of for a long time. We just knew that it would be there when we needed it, until now. Although we have all been shaken by how easily some of our community ties can be broken others have gotten creative and thrived in their communities more than ever. In this episode, we discuss how to implement a community program into your...

In this episode I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Andrea Maxim, ND and business coach. We discuss all things clinic life during this crazy period of time and most importantly, how critical it is to show up for and COMMUNICATE with your patients.  Get Andrea’s clinic crisis resource here Podcast episode: https://www.maximizedbusiness.ca/5-strategies-to-keep-your-wellness-clinic-alive-during-a-crisi...

We have key performance indicators for our business, but what about for our patients? We need to consider both and in this episode we dive in. We also talk about patient management and as always, focus on giving your patients an amazing experience and streamlining processes so that you can have a life too! Key KPIs to consider: Website traffic  Success of marketing initiatives (cost per lead) New...

How do you give your patients an amazing experience, keep your office running smoothly, successfully juggle all of the balls of entrepreneurship, all while still having time for yourself and your family? SYSTEMS! This is Part 1 of a two part show where I discuss the key systems and management practices that keep your patients coming in, extremely well cared for and referring others! This is a must...

Are you feeling inspired to dive into the research? Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? This episode is for you! I break down how to get started in your research journey and share my tips and tricks.  https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com/courses/covid/lessons/research-made-easy Stay in touch! Naturopathic Clinical Mentorship https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com/ Advanced Women’s Health...

In this episode we discuss how to set a budget in order to provide yourself with the comfort of knowing what your next steps need to be, based on data! This episode is supported by visuals so for the best experience check out the link below.  https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com/courses/covid/lessons/understand-your-finances-budgets-are-sexy-with-andy-belanger www.herosgroups.com  Stay in touch!...

I love a scent based trigger, helping to transition through the day, process emotions and change your mood. Essential oils are a great vehicle for this and have been shown to biologically change your immune system, mood, sensation of pain and so much more. In this episode, we discuss different ways to use essential oils along with the best choices for different situations.  https://www.naturopathi...

Grieving is a tricky thing isn’t it! It catches up on us, undefined and hard to process through. One of the first steps is to recognize that you are grieving and to understand what you are currently doing to avoid those feelings. Are you over working? Comfort eating etc? All of these are behaviours that are intended to relieve the feelings you have but they often work against us. Today we have a c...

The current pandemic has changed business and consumer mindset forever! At the time of this recording people were going into one of three states of stress and the same is true now that we are coming out and entering back into the clinic. No matter whether you are in pandemic mode or not this episode will help you to understand the stress response and what to do about it.  Please note: this is not...