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Day Four of Naturopathic Medicine Week What Can You Expect in a First Visit with a Naturopathic Doctor?

Before attending your first visit you will fill out an intake form for the naturopathic doctor. The intake form will ask you questions about your health, such as what are your health concerns and goals, do you have any current illnesses or diagnoses, do you take any medications or supplements, do any of your family members have any health conditions, how is your sleep, energy, stress, what does your typical diet look like, do you exercise, and some other questions. 

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Day Three of Naturopathic Medicine Week How do Naturopathic Doctors Fit into Your Health Care Team?

Naturopathic doctors play an integral role in your health care as we are often the ones to look at the whole person and evaluate all aspects of a patient's health, including physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual. 

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10 Facts About Infertility

This week is "Infertility Awareness Week"; to bring awareness to a greatly stigmatized topic I want to share some information about fertility. 

Infertility is described as the inability to conceive after 1 year of trying for women under the age 35 years old or 6 months in women over 35 years of age. Roughly, 1 in 6 couples in Canada are dealing with infertility. Infertility can affect females and males. Below are 10 must-know facts about infertility. 

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Day One of Naturopathic Medicine Week ~ What is Naturopathic Medicine?

In honour of naturopathic medicine week, I will be writing a series of entries, starting with "What is naturopathic medicine?" Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary care system that uses evidence-based research and natural treatment methods to address a variety of acute and chronic health conditions and concerns. 

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