June 20, 2018 By Sarah White1 Comment
A side effect of running a successful fertility practice is that my patient load often includes a lot of pregnant women. I've reached out to many of you through my newsletter for new blog post requests and the #1 topic of interest is how to combat morning sickness. Not a…
April 7, 2018 By Sarah White1 Comment
Beyond the Thyroid Panel: The Essential Hypothyroid Lab Tests Your Doctor Doesn't Order Research estimates that there are up to 300 million people worldwide suffering from thyroid disease, yet more than half are likely unaware of their condition. Hypothyroidism is one of the most under-diagnosed and misdiagnosed health problems that…
April 3, 2018 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
The Naturopathic Thyroid Diet: The Best Foods for an Under-Active Thyroid Hypothyroidism negatively impacts metabolic rate and weight management. If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, the foods you eat can dramatically affect how you look and feel. Fortunately, the nutrients needed for optimal thyroid function are easily available in your…
March 22, 2018 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
Spring is the perfect time to make changes to better yourself and your health. Warmer weather is just around the corner and these are my favourite tips to help my patients to reclaim their health this spring: Do a Mental Spring Cleaning: The start of a new season gives you…
March 12, 2018 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
March is natural beauty month over on my blog (This Doctor's Kitchen), and I thought I'd kick off a month of green beauty with my favourite go-to secret for beautiful skin: Cosmetic Acupuncture. Cosmetic acupuncture is my favourite beauty treatment because it addresses both the mind and body. A typical…
March 10, 2018 By Sarah White4 Comments
Gut-Healing 101: When it comes to improving your gut health, there’s nothing more important than the foods that go into your mouth. While processed and unhealthy foods have been shown to damage the intestinal lining and worsen gut health, there are several foods and natural supplements that can actually repair…
January 4, 2018 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
My new favourite way to reset after the holidays (or any period of excess food and drink) is to follow a strict ketogenic diet for 20 days. This is an excellent and delicious way to reset my blood sugar levels (and lose a few post-holiday pounds) after a few weeks…
December 12, 2017 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
Nothing gets me more excited than pouring over an interesting new study. Medical research is a fast-paced field with hundreds of relevant health studies being published every week. This onslaught of new medical data is the reason why there is typically a 10-year lag between new medical research and current…
December 11, 2017 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
The holidays are a time to let loose, a time when we discard our normal health ‘rules’ and totally overindulge. This time of year typically brings temptation in the form of sugar cookies, eggnog and overspending – which can affect everything from your mood to your waistline. While I don’t tend to stray…
November 15, 2017 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
The desire to avoid unsafe medications has led many pregnant women to seek herbal alternatives with studies estimating that almost 50% of women use herbal therapy while pregnant. While some herbs are safe to use during pregnancy, there are others should be avoided altogether. Many of my pregnant patients seek my care regarding natural…