by Stephanie Bristow

Naturopathic Doctor at HBN

I’m a Naturopathic Doctor working in Calgary at Healthy By Nature. I use an integrated, natural approach to treating patients that often involves the use of herbs, botanicals, and supplements–combined with testing–in order to get my patients back to feeling their best.
 
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Hi there! I’m a Naturopathic Doctor here at Healthy By Nature. This is my blog where I discuss health from a naturopathic perspective.

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Hashimoto’s Disease: What It Is, What Causes It, and What You Can Do about It

Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s defenses against harmful outsiders like germs and bacteria are redirected to healthy cells. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease where antibody cells attach to healthy cells in the thyroid and slowly destroy them. Thyroid complications such as Hashimoto’s often present with symptoms such as fatigue…

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How to Heal Your Lower Back Pain Without Drugs

heal your lower back pain without drugs

Regarding chronic pain, it is generally better to find the root cause of it than reach for prescription drugs for a temporary fix. In the case of lower back pain, the American College of Physicians is now recommending that patients try drug-free options before seeking other solutions. In this article, Dr. Bristow…

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Natural Treatments for Mastitis and Clogged Milk Ducts

For many mothers, breastfeeding can come with a fair bit of challenges and surprises. We often prepare ourselves for labour and have some post-partum support in place, but less commonly are we informed about issues we might encounter when breastfeeding our babies. Clogged milk ducts and even mastitis (inflammation of the breast)…

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