Sometimes starting a family isn’t as easy as we thought it would be.
Perhaps you have had a difficult time getting pregnant, or you have suffered through miscarriages. Naturopathic medicine at AltaVie Health can support your own natural fertility, or also support you through medically-assisted fertility treatment. We are here to help you achieve your goal of having a baby.
Some of the underlying causes of fertility issues that can be assisted with Naturopathic medicine include:
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),
- Hormonal imbalance
- Hypothyroidism and thyroid disease
- Poor egg quality
- Low ovarian reserve
- Luteal phase defect
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Unexplained infertility
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Getting and being pregnant is one of the biggest events in a woman’s life.
While pregnancy is truly special, sometimes the discomforts that may accompany it can make daily living more difficult. There are a number of ways Naturopathic medicine at AltaVie Health can help manage some of these issues.
Common pregnancy concerns that Naturopathic medicine can assist with include:
- Nausea/Vomiting
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- Gestational Diabetes
- Fatigue/Insomnia
- Heartburn
- Constipation and Gas
- Immune issues (Frequent Colds/Illness)
- Leg cramps
Our Naturopath at AltaVie Health can help you prepare for labour and recovery.
Naturopathic medicine can aid during pregnancy with:
- Breech, transverse and posterior presentation with acupuncture
- Postdates labour induction with acupuncture
- Nutritional support and acupuncture for labour prep
The first three months after birth, or the ‘fourth trimester’, is a time for recovery.
It’s also a time for bonding with your baby and adjustment to a new routine; whether it’s with baby number one or baby number four. Often breastfeeding isn’t as easy as we think it will be, or our emotions don’t settle back to normal (whatever that is!) after the first six weeks. Emotional and physical support during the fourth trimester can make all the difference in how well a woman recovers and her success with breastfeeding.
Naturopathic medicine can be invaluable during this time providing support for the new mom with postpartum recovery
- Pain management
- Vaginal/perineal healing
- C-section healing
- Breastfeeding issues, including help with determining food sensitivities
- Postpartum depression/anxiety and other mood issues
Sometimes our little ones have their own bumps in the road, health-wise.
AltaVie Health Naturopathic doctor in Kelowna can provide primary care to your child through all stages, effectively dealing with any and all health issues that your little one might be faced with.
Naturopathic medicine can help your little one with:
- Feeding issues
- Digestive issues: colic, gas, reflux, constipation, diarrhea
- Skin issues: rashes/eczema/psoriasis/cradle cap
- Thrush
- Allergies/food sensitivities
- Teething
- Immune support: frequent colds/flus, ear infections, fever
- Sleep issues
- Mood, attention and behavioural issues
- Developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders
Menopause refers to the transition in a woman’s life from reproductive to a non-reproductive state as hormone production from the ovaries declines. Perimenopause on the other hand describes the period before menopause when hormone levels tend to fluctuate wildly, causing many uncomfortable symptoms.
- Hot flashes and/or night sweats
- Migraines or premenstrual headaches
- Vaginal dryness
- Anxiety
- Low libido
- Fatigue
- Hair loss, thinning, or dry and brittle hair
- Irritability, mood changes
- Memory loss
- Increased cardiovascular risk
- Decreased bone density
- Poor skin elasticity
- Insomnia
You do NOT have to suffer through this stage.
As early as 40-45, some women start to experience perimenopause, the precursor to menopause. During perimenopause, declining progesterone causes estrogen dysfunction, leading to irregular periods, heavy menstrual flow, breast pain, and weight gain. Excess stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices can intensify symptoms. Correcting hormonal imbalances is very important during perimenopause, and we will work closely with you to achieve balanced hormone levels during this phase.
AltaVie Health Naturopathic Doctor carefully examines the whole body with a full-spectrum hormone analysis, including thyroid and adrenal hormones. In addition can prescribe bioidentical hormones to aid in the menopausal transition.
The key to reducing these symptoms is an individual treatment plan specific to your body that will help you feel vibrant again.