Health Articles
A Natural Approach for Endometriosis Relief Beyond Medication
By Dr. Alyssa Burnham Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness Severe pain during your period, bloating, and painful intercourse shouldn’t be accepted as normal. Women experiencing these symptoms could have endometriosis, a condition affecting 1 in 10 females of...
Try These Nine Natural Solutions for Spring Allergy Relief!
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP I love Spring time and think of it as a season of renewal, hope, and rebirth and flowers (I love flowers so much that I chose them as the logo for my hormone center!). However, for many, it’s also a season of sneezing, runny noses,...
A Holistic Perspective on Why Oral Health Matters
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP A central tenet of holistic health is the interconnectedness of all the elements that make up your wellbeing. Through this approach, we learn how our lifestyle choices can impact health in ways we may not expect. But, an...
PCOS and Gut Health
By Dr. Alyssa Burnham Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and yet this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS...
Avoiding Nutrient Deficiencies on Prescription Medications
By Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness Our bodies require sufficient vitamins and minerals to function properly– these micronutrients support healthy cell growth, immunity, and metabolism. In theory, we should get all of the necessary...
What Women and Men Need to Know About Testosterone
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Testosterone plays a number of important roles in our health that may surprise you. For instance, did you know that women produce testosterone, too? It is not just a male sex hormone, although women require only one-tenth the amount...
5 Secrets To A Good Night’s Sleep Naturally
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Despite the many scientific advances in the field of medicine over the last few decades, many of us neglect one of the most important contributors to our wellbeing: sleep. It’s a bit ironic. We now know more than ever before about...
Are Your Hormones Causing You Havoc? Get Tested and Find Out!
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and owner of Wise Woman Wellness If you are noticing sudden changes in your weight, energy levels, skin, mood, or irregular menstrual cycles, your body is signaling to you that there is an imbalance....
Top Nutrients for Healthy, Vibrant Skin
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...
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...
& Dr. Alyssa Burnham, ND