by Melissa Gallagher | Feb 11, 2015 | Lymphatics, Self Care
Allergy season is upon us and it’s time to be proactive in addressing sinus congestion, pressure in the head and swollen lymph nodes. As a Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, clearing the lymphatics of the head and neck is so important to keeping the immune system...
by Melissa Gallagher | Jul 2, 2022 | Detox, Keto
You started your keto weight loss program, implemented an exercise routine, and you feel like everything is going great… when suddenly a rash shows up, and you don’t know why. It’s possible that because you are following a keto diet, your body is in a state known as...
by Melissa Gallagher | Jun 11, 2022 | Health, Hormones, Thyroid
Thyroid imbalance impacts millions of individuals around the world. In fact, living with a thyroid imbalance was one of the main reasons I became a naturopathic physician. I’ve managed my own thyroid issues for 15 years. I encounter patients suffering from thyroid...
by Melissa Gallagher | Jun 11, 2022 | Health
Low grade or chronic inflammation can present a number of issues from slow wound healing to types of autoimmune disorders and from chronic fatigue to achy joints and limbs. It is something that can make us feel unwell all the time, making it difficult to enjoy life....
by Melissa Gallagher | May 3, 2022 | Health
There is a lot of mixed messaging out there about how to remove the earwax from our ears. The way you were told to clean out earwax as a child is most likely different than how you do it now. Additionally, the ear and ear canal is more delicate than you might think....