Well Woman Care:
· An annual well woman’s visit from a naturopathic approach includes a preventative physical and gyn exam with a pap. In addition the menstrual history and present symptoms will be reviewed to distinguish common complaints from normal healthy cycles. Symptoms such as breast tenderness, PMS, heavy bleeding, and moderate to severe cramping may be common but not optimal and can be seen as your body communicating its needs. Balance can be reestablished through draining excess and building up deficiencies. Naturopathic tools include cleansing, homeopathic drainage, hydrotherapy, herbal formulas and nutritional therapy. For women with severe cramping, endometriosis, heavy bleeding and debilitating PMS, Dr. Bonnie will work with a health care team which may include acupuncture, abdominal massage, cranio-sacral, counseling, spiritual guidance and/or constitutional homeopathy.
Fatigue and Insomnia:
· Fatigue and insomnia are frequent concerns for women and are often a result of living in our current fast paced culture. Women in particular may find that giving to family and career is not balanced with receiving through personal time, exercise and other nurturing activities. Imbalance over time can lead to depletion which requires more than nurturing to restore. Blood and digestive analysis may uncover underlying disorders such as hypothyroid, hypochlohydria, anemia, and malabsorption.
Fertility:
· Fertility, whether to conceive or to prevent conception is core to a woman’s reproductive life. Dr. Bonnie can help you sort through your options and find the best contraception for your lifestyle. If you are ready to conceive, she can support optimal preconception health for both partners. Preconception care can be equally important to pregnancy care for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Pregnancy:
· Pregnancy and postpartum can benefit greatly from naturopathic care. Complaints such as nausea, heart burn, back pain, leg cramps and blood sugar instability may all be addressed with naturopathic support. During post partum issues such as mastitis, low milk supply, poor latch, colic, sleep difficulties, healing of perineum, and unusual fatigue can be attended to
Menopause:
· Menopause is often a concern for women. While it is a normal transition in our lives, many woman need tonification at that time to prevent suffering from flaring symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy is commonly prescribed and often effective, a more gentle approach with cleansing, homeopathic drainage, lifestyle adjustments, herbal formulas and nutritional therapy can provide the balance the body is seeking at that time.