By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Dreaming of hydrated glowing skin but just can’t seem to get there? Before shelling out on a new, expensive skincare routine, you may want to reconsider your diet. Our overall health and the quality of food that we eat is often...
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Why Eating Less and Exercising More Is Not the Answer for Weight Loss
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Happy new year! If you’re excited to get 2023 off to a good start by getting into better physical shape, you may not be alone. One study found that 48% of people who make new year’s resolutions named “weight loss” as a goal. However,...
More Than Just Tired: Is it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
By Dr. Alyssa Burnham, Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman WellnessEverybody experiences fatigue from time to time, whether from a poor sleep or a busy day. While inconvenient, this level of fatigue is not life-disrupting and can usually be resolved with a good night’s...
Enjoy Stress-Free Holidays and Kickstart Your Healthy Habits!
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Have you ever found yourself wishing someone “happy holidays” while you feel anything but happy inside? If so, you’re definitely not alone. While there are certainly many reasons to be joyful at this time of year, it’s also a...
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – Facts on Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
By Dr. Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is an undiagnosed condition caused by an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. The results of this bacteria overgrowth can be profound and lead to...
The Facts About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and 5 Holistic Treatment Tips
By Dr. Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a general term for a range of conditions characterized by having excess fat deposits in your liver. As the name implies, this liver condition occurs...
End Yeast Overgrowth the Natural Way
By Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness What is Candida you might ask? Candida albicans is a yeast, a type of fungus which grows within the mouth, intestines, and skin. In small amounts, this fungus is harmless to our body and leads to no...
Food Sensitivities Are Becoming More Common: What You Need to Know
By Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness A growing number of people suffer from food sensitivities - by some estimates, more than one in five people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating certain foods. Yet, despite their prevalence,...
Are You Often Feeling Bloated? Get to the Root Cause!
By Alyssa Burnham, ND (Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness) Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful. Often, we feel bloated after a large meal, and...
Natural Ways to Treat Eczema
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP If you suffer from eczema, you probably know how uncomfortable and inconvenient the condition is. Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by itchy, dry, and irritated skin. It typically starts during infancy or...
5 myths (and the truth) about menopause
There is a great deal of misinformation about menopause that has been passed from generation to generation. Menopause is a natural process that happens to all women, yet there is still a great deal of mystery surrounding it. It causes many symptoms and can be very...
Ten Ways to Improve Your Insulin Sensitivity Naturally
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Insulin resistance can be difficult to detect without medical tests. However, its effects can be dangerous if left unchecked. This month we are taking a look at the risks and symptoms of insulin resistance, plus 10 preventative...