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Pamela Frank - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I’ve been in practice as a naturopathic doctor for 10 years and was twice voted "Best Naturopath in Toronto" by the Readers of NOW magazine.
I’m a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and I’m licensed/registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy.
Overcoming my own health issues has inspired an interest in women’s health issues, particularly fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, PMS and infertility although I ... [More]
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- Four Things That Don't Work For PCOS
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] There are a number of opinions on how to maintain a healthy weight, have healthy skin and hair. In this area, one size does not fit all and PCOS women have unique physiology that needs to be considered to effectively resolve the symptoms of PCOS like weight gain, hair loss and acne long term.
- Naturopathic Treatment For Infertility - A Viable Alternative to in Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] 72.4 million women worldwide are struggling with infertility issues. For most, the only infertility solutions offered to them are IUI and when that proves unsuccessful (as it usually does), they are pushed into IVF treatment. There are natural alternatives to IUI and IVF as well as natural means of enhancing the effectiveness of those treatments should you choose to use them.
- Explaining Unexplained Infertility
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] A diagnosis of unexplained infertility has to be the most frustrating situation of all when it comes to trying to conceive. For any health condition it gives people a sense of relief when they at least know what they are dealing with, it's the not knowing that engenders a sense of helplessness and frustration.
- Diagnosis - Infertility - Now What?
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Once you are handed a diagnosis of infertility, you will likely be referred to see an infertility specialist. Most people assume that since this person is a specialist in infertility, they would know everything there is to know about every possible means of addressing it. Herein lies the problem. Infertility specialists are medical doctors and as such are well versed in conventional medical treatments for infertility which includes drugs and surgical interventions like Clomid, IUI and IVF. Most have neither the time nor the interest in exploring natural, alternative treatments for infertility.
- Fibroids Can Be a Real Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Uterine fibroids are a common problem, particularly for African American women. They can be responsible for excessive menstrual bleeding, anemia, infertility and abdominal pain among other problems. Learn more about fibroids and how natural treatments can be helpful.
- Infertility Can Be Treated Naturally
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Most infertility problems can be treated naturally. The key is to understand the root cause of the infertility and help the body better balance hormones to fix it. Naturopathic treatment can be used alone or in conjunction with conventional fertility treatment to enhance its effectiveness.
- Is Your Weight Loss Program Complete?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Weight loss is a complicated affair, especially if you are aiming for long term, permanent solutions to being overweight. There's much more to an effective weight loss strategy than just counting calories. The quality of what you eat, when you eat and how your body metabolizes what you eat all play a role in maintaining a healthy weight.
- Bloated? Gassy? Constipated? Diarrhea? Sound Familiar?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Digestion is a complicated process that starts even before you put food in your mouth. The smell or sight of food can start the digestive juices flowing. Taste and chewing stimulate release of saliva, digestive enzymes and other digestive juices while the teeth accomplish the mechanical breakdown of food.
- Free Yourself From Anxiety
[Health-and-Fitness:Anxiety] Everyone has anxiety from time to time, it's a part of life. But, when it starts to affect your day to day functioning and impairs your quality of life, anxiety has to be dealt with.
- Take A Pause From Menopause (And Perimenopause)
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Menopause in and of itself is not a medical condition, but menopause symptoms can cause real quality of life issues. Supporting and nourishing your system can help it make this transition easier. Naturopathic treatment offers safe and effective solutions for the relief of menopause symptoms.
- Painful Periods? You Don't Have to Suffer Every Month
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Do you dread the arrival of your period because it means at least one day of intense pain every month? Check out some of the causes of menstrual pain and how naturopathic treatment can help.
- Perfect PAP Smears
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Have you ever had an abnormal PAP smear? Want to know how to prevent it from happening again? Naturopathic medicine can offer treatment and prevention of abnormal pap smears to prevent a recurrence.
- Looking for Weight Loss? Rev Your Engines!
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] With obesity soaring, everyone is looking for ways to lose a little weight. You need to get diet and exercise in order, but don't overlook your metabolism, it can help you lose weight even while you sleep.
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) - Facts And Myths
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] In my opinion, PCOS is one of the most under-recognized and underdiagnosed medical conditions in women. That being the case, it often gets mistreated or goes untreated. Naturopathic medicine has much to offer women suffering with the symptoms of PCOS like acne, hair loss, excess facial hair, infertility, irregular and/or heavy periods, weight gain etc.
- Don't Stress PMS!
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] You live with PMS symptoms because you are a woman, strong and stoic, but did you know that PMS does not have to be a fact of life every month? Find out more about natural solutions to monthly PMS problems.
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