Dr. Courtenay BoerDec 9, 20194 minNatural Treatments for Menstrual CrampsIt’s that time of the month, and you know what that means for you: a day or two laid out on the couch with a hot water bottle clutched to...
Dr. Courtenay BoerSep 11, 20195 minPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Part 2: Nutritional and Lifestyle Approaches In a previous article, I discussed the signs and symptoms, as well as root causes that are associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO...
Dr. Courtenay BoerMay 2, 20195 minVitamin D for Fertility and PregnancyVitamin D is an essential nutrient for health, and its importance in bone health, immunity, and mood is well-known. However, it’s general...
Dr. Courtenay BoerApr 6, 20196 minA Naturopath’s Guide to “Green Beauty”For many, putting on skin care and beauty products is a daily routine or ritual. Oftentimes, this can be several different products (it’s...
Dr. Courtenay BoerMar 1, 20196 minBones & Hormones – What’s the Connection?Did you know that your bones aren’t static, but are actually very dynamic? Bones are constantly going through a remodelling process, and ...
Dr. Courtenay BoerJan 29, 20196 minPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Part 1: What causes it? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is both a common and complex condition. It has been estimated to affect between 5-21% of women of reprod...
Dr. Courtenay BoerJan 19, 201911 minWhat You Need To Know About Estrogen & Progesterone: Is My Cycle Only Important for Fertility?Estrogen and progesterone are the two main sex hormones produced by the ovaries, and both are essential for female health and wellness. F...
Dr. Courtenay BoerDec 9, 20185 min3 Go-To Herbs For Winter WellnessA few days ago, I shared an article about cold and flu prevention. As previously discussed, our lifestyle and dietary habits establish th...
Dr. Courtenay BoerNov 26, 20184 minTop 5 Lifestyle Tips for Cold & Flu PreventionAs we head into cold and flu season, it’s important to do what we can to strengthen our immune system and to think preventatively. We’ve ...
Dr. Courtenay BoerNov 20, 20185 minVitamin D’s role in immunity and autoimmunityVitamin D is often called “the sunshine vitamin” due to our ability to synthesize it from cholesterol in our skin and UV light (from sunl...
Dr. Courtenay BoerNov 7, 20185 minSprouting 101: Health Benefits of Sprouted Foods + A TutorialWhat are sprouted foods? Simply put, sprouted foods are seeds, pulses or grains which have been allowed to germinate and put out shoots. ...