27 Jun 5 Things you’re doing that hurt your hormone health

Posted at 18:18h in Hormones by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

Hormones play a crucial role in maintaining our overall well-being, regulating everything from menstrual cycles and moods to our ability to get a good night’s rest. Certain habits, however, can unknowingly disrupt the delicate balance of our hormonal system. From lack of sleep to excessive...

08 Jun How Diet Impacts Your Hormones

Posted at 13:57h in Hormones by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, it is essential to recognize the significant role that hormones play in our bodies. These chemical messengers are responsible for regulating numerous bodily functions, including metabolism, mood, reproduction, and growth. Interestingly, one crucial factor that can profoundly...

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28 May Understanding Adrenal Health

Posted at 11:16h in Hormones by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

Adrenal health refers to the well-being and optimal functioning of the adrenal glands, small but mighty organs located on top of the kidneys. These glands play a crucial role in regulating various bodily processes and maintaining balance. Maintaining healthy adrenal function is essential for overall...

12 May 12 things you don’t know about hormones

Posted at 15:19h in Hormones by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a critical role in regulating bodily functions, including reproductive health, metabolism, and mood. They are also temperamental and hard to keep in check, especially in our stress-filled lives. While most women are aware of the basic role their hormones...

04 May Why are hormone problems so common?

Posted at 18:33h in Female hormones, Hormones by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

We have a complicated relationship with hormones. They play a huge role in how we feel, impacting everything from our energy and mood to our mental clarity. And if you think hormones seem easily knocked out of balance for something so critical to our wellbeing,...

03 Mar Improve PMS With These 5 Foods

Posted at 11:28h in Naturopathic Treatment, Women's health by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

According to the Office Of Women's Health as many as three in four women say they have PMS symptoms at some point in their lifetime. Lucky for us there are many treatments out there to help including food. Symptoms generally tend to be mild but can...

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23 Feb What’s a Normal Menstrual Cycle Anyways?

Posted at 10:54h in Naturopathic Treatment by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

A Quick Guide to your Menstrual Cycle Just look down the feminine hygiene aisle at your local supermarket, the range of products is just one clue to the vast differences in one woman's cycle compared to another. Just because they make a product for it doesn’t...

24 Jan 5 Reasons Your Sex Drive Is Low

Posted at 14:35h in Naturopathic Treatment by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

The funny thing about sex is that everyone's expectations are different. There is no right number of times to have sex per week or per month. What is considered sex or intimacy will also vary person to person. A declining libido or sexual performance is...

21 Mar How Does Naturopathic Treatment for Hypothyroidism Work?

Posted at 04:39h in Naturopathic Treatment by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

Nearly 5 percent of Americans 12 years and older suffer from hypothyroidism, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Hypothyroidism is a condition that results in a lack of thyroid hormones. It can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression, and other symptoms. Getting...

11 May A Quick Guide To Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

Posted at 12:20h in Uncategorized by Dr. Erin Winter, Naturopathic Doctor Flagstaff

Testing thyroid lab values is crucial in understanding the nature of your thyroid function. The most common thyroid lab drawn is TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). While that test alone gives some information a full thyroid panel is usually needed to get the whole picture. By...