by Melissa Gallagher | Jul 2, 2022 | Hormones, Women's Health
Unfortunately, heavy periods are a way of life for some. While some people have light bleeding for a few days, with barely any pain, others suffer from heavy cramps and bad bleeding. For a small percentage, it can even go beyond that. According to Natural Womanhood,... by Melissa Gallagher | Jun 29, 2022 | Hormones, Women's Health
There are various problems that can occur alongside hormonal imbalances, like weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, infertility and more. As a naturopathic therapist I like to focus on natural health and wellness for my patients to reach their optimal health goals.... 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 | Sep 4, 2020 | Health, Hormones, Lymphatics
Castor oil is extracted from castor beans called Ricinus. This is one of the most ancient of medicinal remedies and is quite a powerful therapy for a multitude of reasons. Castor oil therapy has been used as far back as ancient Egypt to cure a variety of diseases and... by Melissa Gallagher | Sep 3, 2020 | Hormones, Menopause, Women's Health
Getting hot flashes is how your body communicates with you, giving you red flag notifications that there is some imbalance going on within your body. This often happens to women in Menopause but it could also plague the majority of pregnant women. Usually, when we...