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Heavy toll of stress – from stress to burnout and back again

Posted April 10, 2018

Poor lifestyle choices can contribute to increased cortisol levels, even if you aren’t actively “stressing” about something. Whether the stress is real (like someone stopping suddenly in front of your car) or imagined (such as anxiety for a meeting with Read the full article…

Filed under: Adrenal Fatigue , aging , brain health , DHEA , hormonal health , Hormones & Anti-Aging , men's health , mindfulness , sleep , Stress

Craving Carbs, Feeling Tired, Having Anxiety or Feeling Depressed? Dr. Turner ND has some solutions for teens, young adults and adults.

Posted March 12, 2018

By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Recognizing depression is the first necessary step to recovery. The symptoms, however, may vary and be experienced repeatedly over a few days, weeks, or months at a time, including: changing sleep patterns–oversleeping or insomnia early Read the full article…

Filed under: aging , cravings , depression , diabetes 2 , diet , energy , exercise , food , libido , mindfulness , mood , Nutrition & Weight Loss , protein , serotonin , sex , sleep , Stress , Uncategorized , vitamins , walking , weight loss , workout

A Simple Guide To Daily Wellness

Posted February 27, 2018

By Natasha Turner, ND With my patients, I always stress it is not knowledge that ensures good health, but action. Think about it—how many diet or self-help books have you read but never applied the principles to your daily life? Read the full article…

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Getting In the Mood: How to Boost a Lagging Libido

Posted February 6, 2018

By Dr. Natasha Turner ND  When a patient comes to see me, I ask two basic questions: How’s your energy? and How’s your sex drive? When a patient tells me either of these aspects of his or her life has Read the full article…

Filed under: aging , anti-aging , bio-identical , energy , fertility , hormone replacement therapy , Hormones & Anti-Aging , intimacy , libido , lubrication , men's health , mood , progesterone , sex , sleep , Testosterone , vaginal dryness

Improve Your Liver Health For Better Weight Loss

Posted January 30, 2018

By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Your liver and your bowels are essential to good health. The largest organ in the body, the liver is roughly the size of a football. It is located on the right side of your abdomen, Read the full article…

Filed under: Adrenal Fatigue , aging , alkaline , ayurvedic , bloated , calorie burning , constipation , cortisol , detox , digestion , fat burning , fibre , food , hormonal health , hydration , immunity , inflammation , liver , men's health , metabolism , Nutrition & Weight Loss , Stress , vitamin c , weight loss

Improve Digestion With These Ayurvedic Remedies

Posted August 6, 2016

Whether your digestive irritation is slow motility (a fancy way of saying constipation), indigestion or food allergies there are a few remedies that can ease your symptoms. Here are some of my favourites, which can be taken individually or in a Read the full article…

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From Blood Pressure to Belly Fat: Six Warning Signs You Should Know

Posted July 28, 2016

Regardless of your age, it is never too soon or too late to start thinking about prevention of diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Since most medical conditions develop slowly over a number of years, paying close attention to known risk Read the full article…

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Repair The Damage Of Regrettable Health Habits

Posted July 26, 2016

Whether it was a period of reckless abandonment during your teenage years, or decades of putting your health on the back burner, it is never too late to turn things around. In fact, summer is often the best time to Read the full article…

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The Secret To Keeping Your Mind And Body Young

Posted July 16, 2016

Though it sounds like a mouthful, acetylcholine is important for many of the body’s key functions. Healthy acetylcholine levels are important for strong, healthy, metabolically active muscles and it improves tissue health, muscle growth, skin tone, bone density and fat Read the full article…

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Reduce Inflammation And Boost Weight Loss

Posted July 13, 2016

While the inflammation associated with a sprain, irritation itch or even a mosquito bite are often temporary, chronic activation of our inflammatory response takes a heavy toll on the body and is the root cause of most diseases associated with Read the full article…

Filed under: aging , alzheimers , anti-aging , diabetes 2 , digestion , energy , fat burning , fish oil , food , heart disease , hormonal health , Hormones & Anti-Aging , inflammation , weight loss