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Articles and videos from Flora's naturopathic doctors on digestion, hormones, fertility, skin, thyroid, and whole-body health, so you can make informed choices about your care.
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All Conditions
All Conditions
The Most Important Lab Markers for Longevity
Longevity starts with understanding how the body is functioning beneath the surface. Many of the patterns that influence aging begin quietly. Blood sugar…
All Conditions
Creating a Low-Toxin Home Without Perfectionism
If you have ever gone down the rabbit hole of “non-toxic living,” you know how quickly it can feel like everything in your home is a problem. The candles…
All Conditions
Naturopathic Approach to Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Instead of targeting infections or external…
All Conditions
Stress and Sleep: Why Ongoing Stress Makes Rest So Difficult
Stress and sleep are deeply connected. When stress becomes a constant presence in daily life, sleep is often one of the first things to change. People may…
All Conditions
Mental and Emotional Health: A Naturopathic Perspective on Restoring Inner Resilience
In today’s fast-paced world, conversations about mental and emotional health are more important than ever. Yet many people still experience these issues in…
All Conditions
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: A Rising Concern
Colorectal cancer in young adults is no longer rare; it’s becoming a growing health concern. Once considered a disease of older populations, colorectal…
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Digestive Wellness
Digestive Wellness
Heavy Metals: Symptoms, Testing, and Natural Detoxification Support
You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve tried supplements. You’re sleeping more, drinking water, and doing the “right” things. And still, something feels off…
Digestive Wellness
Can Stress Really Cause Weight Gain?
Yes, stress can contribute to weight gain, but not in the simple way people often talk about it. It is not just that stress makes you eat more, although…
Digestive Wellness
A Functional Medicine Approach to Weight Loss
Many patients come into our office after years of trying to lose weight through stricter diets, more exercise, intermittent fasting, low-carb plans…
Digestive Wellness
The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health
Originally published in Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (NDNR) By Maura Henninger, ND — October 1, 2025 Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals…
Digestive Wellness
Binders: How To Make Them Work For You
When you’re on a healing journey, one of the most important steps is helping your body clear out what doesn’t belong. That’s where binders come in. These…
Digestive Wellness
Binders: Your Key to Detoxification
Every day, our bodies encounter toxins. They come from plastics, household chemicals, heavy metals, mold, Lyme-related infections, and even imbalances in…
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Women's Health
Women's Health
The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress on Women’s Health and Aging
Most women know what stress feels like. Fewer are shown what stress may be costing their body. Stress can look like a full calendar, a demanding job…
Women's Health
Should You Consider Peptides for Healthy Aging?
Healthy aging is not about trying to stop the aging process. It is about supporting the body as it changes, so you can maintain strength, energy, metabolic…
Women's Health
I Don’t Feel Like Myself: The Most Common Perimenopause Symptoms (and Why They Happen)
Many women describe perimenopause with the same phrase: “I don’t feel like myself.” You may feel more anxious or irritable than usual, struggle with energy…
Women's Health
Perimenopause and Fatigue: Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy
In this article, Dr. Maura explains why so many women feel exhausted during perimenopause, and what can help restore energy, mood, and sleep. If you are…
Women's Health
Healing PCOS Naturally: A Personalized Path to Hormone Balance
If you’ve been told your symptoms are “normal” or handed a prescription without answers, you’re not alone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the…
Women's Health
The Naturopathic Approach to Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural yet often misunderstood phase of life that most women experience as they transition through their 40s and 50s. It’s a journey…
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Fertility & Preconception
Fertility & Preconception
Decoding Ovarian Reserve Testing: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Shannon Iselin (Cavanaugh) The ovarian reserve, a critical aspect of a woman’s fertility, plays a significant role in assisted reproductive…
Fertility & Preconception
Semen Analysis 101
Infertility is a significant challenge for millions of couples globally, and male factor infertility plays a substantial role, contributing to over 40% of…
Fertility & Preconception
Ovarian Reserve: What Lab Values Really Mean
AMH… If you’re going through a fertility journey, you’re probably very familiar with this lab value. But what does it really mean for your ovarian reserve…
Fertility & Preconception
Holistic Fertility Remedies: Nurturing Reproductive Wellness Through a Comprehensive Approach
For individuals and couples navigating the journey towards parenthood, the quest for holistic or naturopathic fertility often involves exploring holistic…
Fertility & Preconception
Holistic Medicine and Fertility: Exploring the Role of Holistic Doctors in Infertility
Infertility can be a deeply emotional and challenging journey for individuals or couples aspiring to conceive. While conventional medical treatments play a…
Fertility & Preconception
What Naturally Makes You Fertile?
How to Achieve Natural Pregnancy If you’re seeking information on how pregnancy occurs naturally and, more importantly, how to become fertile without…
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Skin Health
Skin Health
Why Am I Breaking Out in My 30s and 40s?
You are not imagining it. Acne in your 30s and 40s can feel more stubborn, more painful, and more personal than the breakouts you may have had when you…
Skin Health
Histamine Intolerance: The Missing Link Behind Your Skin Issues
When your skin keeps flaring and no one can tell you why, it can start to feel like your body is reacting to everything. You may have itching that comes…
Skin Health
Probiotics for Acne: Do They Really Work?
Struggling with acne that won’t go away? The answer to clearer skin may lie in probiotics. The connection between gut health and skin, known as the gut…
Skin Health
Naturopathic Eczema Treatment: A Root-Cause Approach to Long-Term Relief
Eczema is one of the most common concerns we treat at Flora Naturopathics. Our naturopathic eczema treatment goes far beyond symptom control. Instead of…
Skin Health
Naturopathic Acne Treatments: Natural, Holistic Solutions for Clear Skin
By Dr. Shannon Iselin (Cavanaugh) Acne, a common skin condition, can be more than just a cosmetic concern. It often reflects underlying imbalances in the…
Skin Health
The Gut-Skin Axis: What Is It & What Helps
I constantly talk to my patients about how keeping your gut healthy is essential to clear skin, whatever your actual skin issue is. To understand this, we…
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Autoimmune & Inflammation
Autoimmune & Inflammation
Inflammaging: The Chronic Inflammation That Accelerates Aging
Aging is not only about the number of birthdays you have had. It is also about how much repair your body is able to do, how well your immune system stays…
Autoimmune & Inflammation
The Everyday Toxins Impacting Your Environmental Health
Your body and your environment are in constant conversation. From the air you breathe to the water you drink to the products you use daily, each…
Autoimmune & Inflammation
The Silent Disruptor: How Mold Exposure Impacts Hormonal Health
When Your Hormones Don’t Make Sense You’ve tracked your cycle. You’ve adjusted your diet. You’ve tried the supplements. And still, something feels off…
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Thyroid
Autoimmune & Inflammation
The Silent Disruptor: How Mold Exposure Impacts Hormonal Health
When Your Hormones Don’t Make Sense You’ve tracked your cycle. You’ve adjusted your diet. You’ve tried the supplements. And still, something feels off…
Thyroid
Quick Questions: How Can I Fix My Thyroid Symptoms?
In Quick Questions, we explore a topic brought to me by someone in my practice. This one is from my patient Jennifer who asks about thyroid function. She…
Thyroid
Heal Your Thyroid with Herbal Medicine
I continue to blog about herbal medicine over at The Huffington Post because I’m passionate about healing people with gentle, non-toxic and natural plants…
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All Conditions
Naturopathic Approach to Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Instead of targeting infections or external…
Women's Health
The Naturopathic Approach to Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural yet often misunderstood phase of life that most women experience as they transition through their 40s and 50s. It’s a journey…
All Conditions
Adrenal Testing: What’s It All About?
Stress is a common challenge that impacts health and well-being, and adrenal testing provides a personalized look at how stress affects your body. A…
Digestive Wellness
Binders: How To Make Them Work For You
When you’re on a healing journey, one of the most important steps is helping your body clear out what doesn’t belong. That’s where binders come in. These…
Digestive Wellness
Binders: Your Key to Detoxification
Every day, our bodies encounter toxins. They come from plastics, household chemicals, heavy metals, mold, Lyme-related infections, and even imbalances in…
Skin Health
Naturopathic Eczema Treatment: A Root-Cause Approach to Long-Term Relief
Eczema is one of the most common concerns we treat at Flora Naturopathics. Our naturopathic eczema treatment goes far beyond symptom control. Instead of…