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Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Depression: Hormone Imbalance Symptoms in Women

Explore how estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and stress hormones can trigger mood swings, anxiety, and depressive symptoms — and practical ways to restore emotional balance.

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Natural Treatment with Timeline

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Natural Treatment with Timeline Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Natural Treatment with Timeline Gut Health | Sibo | Naturopathic Medicine October 27, 2025 • 11 min read Struggling with SIBO symptoms like bloating and digestive distress? A

5 Signs Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is Really SIBO

5 Signs Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is Really SIBO 5 Signs Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is Really SIBO Gut Health | Naturopathy | IBS April 07, 2017 • 6 min read What does snacking, food poisoning, antibiotics, probiotics and fermentable sugar all have in common? T

3 Tips for spring cleaning your cupboards

3 TIPS FOR SPRING CLEANING YOUR CUPBOARDS 3 TIPS FOR SPRING CLEANING YOUR CUPBOARDS Community Care | Family Naturopathic Care April 22, 2015 • 3 min read Whether or not spring beckons you to start cleaning, consider a spring-cleaning of your kitchen and pantry. Take this month to

Your hormones and the DUTCH test

Your hormones and the DUTCH test Your hormones and the DUTCH test Womens Health | Hormones | Dutch Testing February 02, 2018 • 3 min read Hormones and hormonal imbalance are always hot topics, and with good reason. Your body is constantly being affected by your body’s mini messen

6 Free and Easy Ways to Take Control of Your Health and Wellbeing Now

6 Free and Easy Ways to Take Control of Your Health and Wellbeing Now 6 Free and Easy Ways to Take Control of Your Health and Wellbeing Now Naturopathy May 11, 2017 • 3 min read Do you put the wellbeing of others before your own? Your kids? Your spouse? Your friends and family? D

A 3-Pronged Approach to Help Your Gut and Overall Health

A 3-Pronged Approach to Help Your Gut and Overall Health A 3-Pronged Approach to Help Your Gut and Overall Health Gut Health | Sibo May 30, 2020 • 3 min read A lot goes on in our intestines and it effects our physical and mental health. Our gut is part of our immune system. Keepi

Becoming an ND

Becoming an ND Becoming an ND Naturopathy January 12, 2013 • 5 min read After graduating university, I landed a job with a pharmaceutical company as formulator and product development chemist. I was eager to begin using my double major degree in Biology and Chemistry in a health

Food Sensitivities Vs Food Allergies Test

Food Sensitivities Vs Food Allergies Test Food Sensitivities Vs Food Allergies Test Gut Health | Naturopathy | Sibo | Food Sensitivities August 17, 2018 • 2 min read Knowing the difference is very important as many people will use food sensitivities or tolerances interchangeably

Cupping Helps Michael Phelps

Cupping Helps Michael Phelps Cupping Helps Michael Phelps Community Care | Mens Health | Naturopathy | Womens Health August 12, 2016 • 1 min read I love the Olympics and while watching earlier this week I was super excited to see Michael Phelps sporting cupping marks on his skin

Got a Flu, Now what?

Got a Flu, Now what? Got a Flu, Now what? Naturopathy | Cold and Flu October 19, 2015 • 5 min read At this point you are probably miserable and annoyed you caught the bug. So now what? Most of us have a set routine; maybe it is over the counter medications or something else. In t

Dietary Intervention for Children with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delays and Learning Disorders

Dietary Intervention for Children with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delays and Learning Disorders Dietary Intervention for Children with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delays and Learning Disorders Community Care | Naturopathy | Hormones | Family Naturopathic Care May 30, 2015 • 3 mi

Fertility friendly eating

Fertility friendly eating Fertility friendly eating Naturopathy | Womens Health | Fertility October 25, 2017 • 3 min read Did you know that a mother’s nutritional status at the time of conception can have a significant impact on the health of her future baby? If you’re planning o

How to successfully treat seasonal allergies with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

How to successfully treat seasonal allergies with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) How to successfully treat seasonal allergies with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Food Sensitivities | Allergies April 19, 2017 • 3 min read During the winter months we typically focus on stay

Iron deficiency anemia in women

Iron deficiency anemia in women Iron deficiency anemia in women Naturopathy | Womens Health September 16, 2017 • 3 min read Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, poor concentration, headaches, pale skin, and a decrease in the ability to do exercise can be an indicato

​​Cold & Flu Season: Myths and the Best Prevention Strategies

​​Cold & Flu Season: Myths and the Best Prevention Strategies ​​Cold & Flu Season: Myths and the Best Prevention Strategies Community Care | Naturopathy | Cold and Flu October 11, 2017 • 3 min read Did you know there isn’t really a “season” for cold and flu. Let me tell y

Major Step Forward For Naturopathic Profession In Alberta

Major Step Forward For Naturopathic Profession In Alberta Major Step Forward For Naturopathic Profession In Alberta Community Care | Naturopathy October 26, 2012 • 0 min read It is with great pleasure to announce to our clients and visitors a major step forward for the Naturopath

Natural birth control – The Fertility Awareness Method

Natural birth control – The Fertility Awareness Method Natural birth control – The Fertility Awareness Method Womens Health | Hormones | Fertility November 23, 2017 • 4 min read FAM, or the Fertility Awareness Method, is a form of fertility tracking that is guided by the signs pr

Part II: Naturopathic Doctor: What’s in a name?

Part II: Naturopathic Doctor: What’s in a name? Part II: Naturopathic Doctor: What’s in a name? Community Care | Naturopathy August 23, 2017 • 4 min read Not so long ago in Alberta, our profession was not legislated which meant we also did not have title protection and anybody at

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Part I

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Part I Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Part I Womens Health March 07, 2018 • 2 min read PCOS, or Polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women. With a prevalence of 3-10% in women of reproductive age, PCOS is the m

Seed cycling for your hormones

Seed cycling for your hormones Seed cycling for your hormones Womens Health | Hormones | Fertility August 09, 2017 • 3 min read Seed cycling is a simple, delicious, and effective way to bring some balance back to your menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is comprised of two major

Part II: Caught the Flu, Now what?

Part II: Caught the Flu, Now what? Part II: Caught the Flu, Now what? Community Care | Naturopathy | Cold and Flu October 18, 2025 • 2 min read Were you unlucky to catch the flu? Maybe, but there is no time for that now. Kids won’t wait, chores are piling up and when you get back

Fertility and understanding ovulation

Fertility and understanding ovulation Fertility and understanding ovulation Womens Health | Hormones | Fertility May 09, 2017 • 4 min read Learning to understand and chart ovulation might be one of the most underutilized and inexpensive tools we have. Very few of us can know with

Seasonal Allergies, Get Rid of Them for Good

Seasonal Allergies, Get Rid of Them for Good Seasonal Allergies, Get Rid of Them for Good Allergies | Family Naturopathic Care January 17, 2013 • 2 min read There are several big reasons why I left a career in the pharmaceutical industry to become a Naturopathic Doctor and one of

What is facial rejuvenation acupuncture?

What is facial rejuvenation acupuncture? What is facial rejuvenation acupuncture? Naturopathy | Womens Health September 02, 2024 • 2 min read Facial rejuvenation acupuncture has gained popularity for being a natural way to brighten, smooth, tighten, even, and lift the skin. It us

Sunscreen & Bug Repellent Naturally

Sunscreen & Bug Repellent Naturally Sunscreen & Bug Repellent Naturally Community Care | Family Naturopathic Care June 12, 2014 • 3 min read Natural Sunscreen Don’t want to make your own? See the Environmental Working Group suggestions regarding commercial sunscreens. Ing

Spring Detoxification, Trust me You’re Due

Spring Detoxification, Trust me You’re Due Spring Detoxification, Trust me You’re Due Community Care | Mens Health | Gut Health | Naturopathy | Womens Health April 12, 2017 • 3 min read Detoxification in the body happens continuously, without it we would expire quite quickly. The

Unravelling Food Sensitivities in IBS: How to Know What Food is the Culprit

Unravelling Food Sensitivities in IBS: How to Know What Food is the Culprit Unravelling Food Sensitivities in IBS: How to Know What Food is the Culprit Gut Health | Food Sensitivities | IBS July 12, 2017 • 3 min read Do you ever feel frustrated and confused about what foods worse

Understanding infertility and tips to create a successful environment for pregnancy

Understanding infertility and tips to create a successful environment for pregnancy Understanding infertility and tips to create a successful environment for pregnancy Womens Health | Fertility July 20, 2017 • 5 min read Infertility is defined as the lack of conception after 1 ye

This common medication for your thyroid could increase your SIBO risk

Gut-Brain Axis: Links to Anxiety and Depression

Probiotic Strains for IBS Based on Clinical Research

The Naturopathic Doctor

Part I: Naturopathic Medicine: Relating the Naturopathic Doctor to the Person

How Regular Lymphatic Drainage Can Help You Stay Balanced All Summer

Struggling with summer bloating, stress, or fatigue? Learn how manual lymphatic drainage helps regulate digestion, energy, and balance all season long.

Facial symmetry support with craniosacral therapy at Healthflow ND

It’s Not Just in Your Head — But It Might Be About Your Head You’ve stretched, foam rolled, seen a chiro, maybe even tried massage — and still, something’s “off. Your jaw clicks. Your face feels uneven in photos. You get tension headaches, or you’re always adjusting your posture.

Why Your Gut Feels Off in July — And It Might Not Be the Carnival Food

Between road trips, late-night BBQs, and all the mini donuts at the Calgary Stampede, your digestive system is probably… confused.

When Gut Issues, Fatigue, and Burnout Take Over — You Don’t Need Another Pill. You Need a Plan.

For Dr. Derek Cook, ND, healing isn’t about following a rigid protocol or handing out quick-fix solutions. It’s about listening deeply, asking the right questions, and walking alongside each patient as they reclaim their energy, digestion, and peace of mind — step by step.

6 Ways to Feel Stronger, Sharper & More Grounded

Summer isn’t just for patio drinks, vacations, and long weekends — it’s a chance to reset. Longer days, more light, and a bit of breathing room in your schedule make it the perfect time to refocus on your health.

Being a dad changes everything. Everyone says that — but what does it actually mean?

For Dr. Derek Cook, ND and clinic director at Healthflow ND, becoming a father sharpened the stakes. “My kids mean the world to me. Having them put into razor focus the choices we make every day for our health — it doesn’t just affect me anymore. It impacts them too.”

More Than a Clinic: Why Community is the Heart of Health

We’re still buzzing from this year’s Lilac Festival. Over 100,000 people filled the streets of Mission, Calgary, in a vibrant celebration of art, food, and connection. What surprised us most? How many people didn’t even know it was happening — and yet somehow still found themselv