Functional Medicine | Women's Health
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Fatigue is an issue that I have been seeing even more than before in my clinic consults, and I wanted to write about an area to look beyond low iron, B12 and thyroid function. Reactivated Epstein Barr virus is something that I see very frequently with persistent fatigue, especially when it comes on suddenly and may …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND As life starts to return to normal and you may have a little more space and time in your routine, it is a good time to take stock on your health. Are there any areas that need attention? Are you up to date with physical examinations, naturopathic assessments, testing and screening? Taking care of these issues will give …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND There is so much talk right now about the immune system, and I wanted to share some strategies you can take this fall with the change of seasons for a healthy immune system. I am finding lots of mis-information online right now, so I have put together a short list of evidence-based strategies for your immune system. If …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND I am a big fan of lab testing to assist in a full workup and assessment. I find very often that people have not been thoroughly assessed. This is key for hormone imbalance, infertility, cognitive decline, fatigue, hair loss, fatigue and more. Without proper assessment, it’s difficult to get to the root of the problem. …
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND This article starts with a personal story first. Out of curiosity, being a downtown household we purchased an EMF meter (TriField meter) to check out our home and exposures. What we found was entirely shocking at the time, although the more I read about EMF's (electromagnetic fields), I think our findings are extremely …
Are you in stress hormone overload? Chronic exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can have a profound impact on your health. We are currently living in a time where it is normal to be stressed out most of the time, and where the pace of our lives leaves little time for relaxation and recovery. Most of us are aware that our stress levels are …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Personal genetics continue to gain popularity, and more and more can provide insight into personalized medicine. We can learn about extra nutrient requirements, slow or fast detox pathways, response to medications, response to dietary changed (ex. lower or higher fat intake), and even how your body is best adapted to …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Oral contraceptive use is so common that we sometimes overlook the possible impact it can have on our health and physiology. It is important to recognize some of the possible downstream effects of hormonal contraceptives, especially when dealing with issues like anxiety and fatigue. This also becomes difficult to see, …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Heart health has been coming up in many consultations lately, and since February is Heart Health Month, and I wanted to share some newer information with you about how to more accurately assess your cardiovascular risk, which then provides a very clear roadmap for your personalized prevention. In cardiovascular …
