At Juniper Family Health, our naturopathic physicians understand that even before perimenopause begins, many women in their late 30s notice shifts in their cycles, mood, energy, and fertility. While menopause may not be on the horizon just yet, the hormonal changes that kick-start the transition often begin during this time. Here's a guide rooted in expert insights from menopause associations, presented with our integrative approach in mind.
Read moreSpotlight on Dr. Chelsea Cole ND - Juniper Family Health
My practice is all about finding ease. Whether it is with food and eating, hormonal shifts and menstrual cycles, or mental wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people experience better periods at all life stages, improved digestion & relationship to food, and improved mental health.
Read moreGetting to Know Your Menstrual Cycle: Mood, Hormones, and Menstruation - By Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
Learn all about why mood changes occurr during the mesntrual cycle in Dr. Chelsea Cole’s newest blog article (…)
Read moreManaging Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) With Herbal Medicine - Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen
As a Naturopathic Doctor that has a special interest in women’s health, I often see patients seeking support for symptoms associated with their menstrual cycle. For some women, premenstrual symptoms can be a short and mostly insignificant blip on the radar; nothing more than a gentle reminder of what’s to come. However, for many women PMS can be caused by a fairly significant hormonal imbalance, which can lead to symptoms including depression, anxiety, cramps, mood swings, fatigue, breast tenderness, water retention and weight gain (…)
Read moreUsing Food As Medicine For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - By Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
While mood swings, breast pain, and a number of other premenstrual symptoms are unpleasant for everyone who experiences them, some people are particularly affected. When these symptoms start interfering with daily living, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is the likely diagnosis. Learn how naturopathic medicine can help improve quality of life in those suffering from PMDD (…)
Read moreJuniper Family Health will be open from 9am until 5pm on Saturdays in the New Year!
Starting on January 5th, Dr. Chelsea Cole will be available for Saturday bookings, in addition to Monday and Tuesday from 10am until 6pm. She is excited about being able to accommodate those individuals that are unable to commit to appointments during the weekdays (…)
Read moreWomen's Health - The Importance Of Ovulation - Dr. Carla Cashin, ND
Ovulation is a key moment of the menstrual cycle, where a mature egg is released from the ovary. It is an important physiological process obviously for fertility, but plays a fundamental role in women’s health beyond this as well (...)
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