Dr. Courtenay Boer
Natural Treatments for Menstrual Cramps
It’s that time of the month, and you know what that means for you: a day or two laid out on the couch with a hot water bottle clutched to...
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DR. COURTENAY BOER
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Sep 11, 20195 min read
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Part 2: Nutritional and Lifestyle Approaches
In a previous article, I discussed the signs and symptoms, as well as root causes that are associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
May 2, 20195 min read
Vitamin D for Fertility and Pregnancy
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for health, and its importance in bone health, immunity, and mood is well-known. However, it’s...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Apr 6, 20196 min read
A Naturopath’s Guide to “Green Beauty”
For many, putting on skin care and beauty products is a daily routine or ritual. Oftentimes, this can be several different products (it’s...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Feb 28, 20196 min read
Bones & Hormones – What’s the Connection?
Did you know that your bones aren’t static, but are actually very dynamic? Bones are constantly going through a remodelling process, and...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Jan 28, 20196 min read
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Part 1: What causes it?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is both a common and complex condition. It has been estimated to affect between 5-21% of women of...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Jan 18, 201911 min read
What You Need To Know About Estrogen & Progesterone: Is My Cycle Only Important for Fertility?
Estrogen and progesterone are the two main sex hormones produced by the ovaries, and both are essential for female health and wellness....
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Dec 9, 20185 min read
3 Go-To Herbs For Winter Wellness
A few days ago, I shared an article about cold and flu prevention. As previously discussed, our lifestyle and dietary habits establish...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Nov 26, 20184 min read
Top 5 Lifestyle Tips for Cold & Flu Prevention
As we head into cold and flu season, it’s important to do what we can to strengthen our immune system and to think preventatively. We’ve...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Nov 20, 20185 min read
Vitamin D’s role in immunity and autoimmunity
Vitamin D is often called “the sunshine vitamin” due to our ability to synthesize it from cholesterol in our skin and UV light (from...
Dr. Courtenay Boer
Nov 7, 20185 min read
Sprouting 101: Health Benefits of Sprouted Foods + A Tutorial
What are sprouted foods? Simply put, sprouted foods are seeds, pulses or grains which have been allowed to germinate and put out shoots....
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