Functional Medicine | Women's Health
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND I receive many questions about the rise in food intolerances and allergies, in both adults and children lately, and people wonder if it is just our awareness that is increasing or if this is a new trend in health. Even over the past 10 years in my practice, I am seeing a significant increase in food intolerances, …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND As a women’s health and hormone practitioner, I see patients every day who suffer from painful menstruation and often to the degree that it seriously interferes with their quality of life. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to eliminate menstrual cramps, or at least get off of prescription pain …
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There has been lots of talk about gluten intolerance and a growing number of people who appear to be sensitive to foods containing wheat. I want to assure you that it is real, and not just another health trend. Wheat products, in North America especially, have changed dramatically in the past 100 years, where the wheat as we consume it is …
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By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND and Nicole McMurray, B.Sc, RMT If you suffer from chronic or even occasional headaches, you know how disruptive they can be to your life. You may have a big day at the office, commitments to host family from out of town or you're generally being pulled in all directions - and then, a headache. Dr. Shawna Darou, ND and …
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Today’s article is straying from my usual writing about hormones because I have come across some pretty incredible research showing a reversal of memory loss in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The common belief with Alzheimer’s is that it is a progressive, irreversible disorder with very limited treatment available. And given the increasing …
