Dr. Courtenay Boer
Natural Treatments for Menstrual Cramps
It’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 BOER
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Sep 11, 2019
- 5 min
Polycystic 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...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- May 2, 2019
- 5 min
Vitamin D for Fertility and Pregnancy
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for health, and its importance in bone health, immunity, and mood is well-known. However, it’s...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Apr 6, 2019
- 6 min
A 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 Boer
- Feb 28, 2019
- 6 min
Bones & 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 Boer
- Jan 28, 2019
- 6 min
Polycystic 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...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Jan 18, 2019
- 11 min
What 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....
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Dec 9, 2018
- 5 min
3 Go-To Herbs For Winter Wellness
A few days ago, I shared an article about cold and flu prevention. As previously discussed, our lifestyle and dietary habits establish...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Nov 26, 2018
- 4 min
Top 5 Lifestyle Tips for Cold & Flu Prevention
As 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 Boer
- Nov 20, 2018
- 5 min
Vitamin D’s role in immunity and autoimmunity
Vitamin D is often called “the sunshine vitamin” due to our ability to synthesize it from cholesterol in our skin and UV light (from...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
- Nov 7, 2018
- 5 min
Sprouting 101: Health Benefits of Sprouted Foods + A Tutorial
What are sprouted foods? Simply put, sprouted foods are seeds, pulses or grains which have been allowed to germinate and put out shoots....