For World Menopause Day this year, the International Menopause Society launched a campaign to raise awareness on the effects of hormones on cardiovascular health in women. Specifically, they highlighted the potential cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk associated with various reproductive milestones in a woman’s life. These milestones include menstrual cyclicity, adverse pregnancy outcomes, breast cancer treatments, and menopause itself. This is such an important topic in the sphere of women’s health, and something that I review with my patients regularly. Let’s dive into the details shall we!
Read moreRoutine Health Screening in Naturopathic Practice - Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen, ND
Naturopathic doctors are strong advocates of preventative healthcare. Screening tests are considered secondary prevention, meaning they help identify health conditions early on so you and your family can benefit most from treatment. There are a variety of routine health screening tests and tools that are recommended by health care providers. These tests and checkups are recommended based on your age and stage of life. Learn what common screening tests are recommended in naturopathic practice in Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen’s newest blog article (…)
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