By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND August 31, 2018 • Healthy Living

Making Appointments Online for the Whole Family

Making appointments online for everyone in the family can be confusing and sometimes downright frustrating. Here's a quick guide to making that process a little easier.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND October 28, 2016 • Healthy Living

Thyroid Gland Dysfunction

Your Thyroid gland functions to maintain optimal metabolic rate in tissues. Both an under-active or an over-reactive Thyroid can have consequences that can play a role in your overall health.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND August 15, 2016 • Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine

Allergy Basics – The Overreaction Explained

Allergies can seem like a mystery. A person can be walking along minding their own business when out of nowhere, a breath of pollen-filled air can leave them sneezing, reaching for tissues and wondering what just hit them. If you suffer from allergies this is a familiar scenario.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND November 27, 2014 • Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine

Coping with Stress – Don't forget to breathe

Just breathe! Your breathing directly reflects the level of tension you carry in your body. A deep cleansing breath can give you may surprising benefits as well as alleviating some stress.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND December 09, 2013 • Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine

Adrenal Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired?

If you suffer from regular stress in your professional or personal life and are finding it difficult to function due to a lack of energy, adrenal fatigue may be to blame.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND May 03, 2012 • Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Allergy Treatments Options

The choices for allergy treatment go well beyond the conventional over-the-counter medications sold at a local pharmacy. Natural alternatives to consider are nutritional supplements, various forms of desensitization, homeopathic remedies and herbal medicine. The following article will describe several of these options and explain the stages in the allergic reaction that each treatment acts upon.

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