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Health & Wellness Articles
Explore health articles from our healthcare team on hormones, metabolic health, digestion, thyroid health, pain, pregnancy, lab testing and more.
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Children's Health, Immune Health & Respiratory Wellness
Back-to-School Colds and Flu: Early Signs You May Be Getting Sick
Is that scratchy throat or sudden runny nose the beginning of a cold? Learn the early signs of respiratory infections, how symptoms progress, when someone may be contagious and when to seek medical care.
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Suicide Awareness Month: Warning Signs, How to Help and Where to Find Support
Suicide Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize warning signs, talk openly about mental health and learn how to support someone who may be struggling. Registered Psychotherapist Breanne Griffin discusses suicide awareness, therapy and crisis resources available in Canada.
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New Lower Back Pain: Is It Sciatica, a Herniated Disc, or Something Else?
Sudden lower back pain can leave you wondering whether you've strained a muscle, developed sciatica, or herniated a disc. Learn the differences, signs of nerve involvement, when imaging may be needed, and when to seek chiropractic, osteopathic, or urgent medical…
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Found Us Online? Virtual Naturopathic and Psychotherapy Appointments Are Available Across Ontario
Found Hudson Integrative Healthcare online but don't live near Stoney Creek? Our naturopathic doctors offer virtual appointments throughout Ontario, with online follow-ups, lab requisitions, supplement delivery and more. Virtual psychotherapy is also available.
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Mental & Emotional Health, Hormonal Health
Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help Me Sleep?
Can a naturopathic doctor help with insomnia? Learn how NDs investigate sleep concerns including stress, circadian rhythm, blood sugar, perimenopause, menopause, restless legs and other potential contributors.
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Insulin Resistance: Why Your Blood Sugar Can Look Normal While Insulin Is Already High
Insulin resistance can develop while fasting glucose still looks normal. Learn how fasting insulin and HOMA-IR provide additional metabolic information and how nutrition, resistance training and naturopathic care may improve insulin sensitivity.
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Constipation in Children: Why Daily Bowel Movements Don’t Always Mean Your Child Isn’t Constipated
A child can have daily bowel movements and still be constipated. Learn the signs of stool retention, fecal impaction, appetite and emotional changes, and how childhood constipation can be safely supported.
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Hormonal Health, Women's Health, Menstrual Health
Ovarian Pain During Ovulation: What Does It Mean?
Ovarian pain around ovulation can be normal, but recurring pain may have other causes. Learn about mittelschmerz, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adhesions and how a naturopathic doctor can help investigate and support painful cycles.
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Hormonal Health, Women's Health, Mental & Emotional Health
PMS vs. PMDD: Symptoms, Hormone Testing & Treatment Options
PMS and PMDD can affect mood, energy, sleep, cravings and physical symptoms before your period. Learn the differences between PMS and PMDD, why hormone testing isn't always necessary, and what treatment options may help.