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DR. COURTENAY BOER
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
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Dr. Courtenay Boer
Dec 9, 20194 min read
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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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