Prairie Naturopathic Clinic

11/12/2025

Our gut health is extremely important as it impacts many areas of our health such as digestion, mental health, and immunity. Have a robust microbiome is important as we want to have a variety of healthy bacteria populating your microbiome not just a lot of one particular strain.

A few examples of Probiotic Rich Foods are: yogurt, kiefer, kombucha, pickles, sauerkraut and Kimchi - essentially any fermented food. Probiotic rich foods are important to regularly consume, but are often not enough on their own when we need to make changes within our microbiome and so thats where probiotic supplements come into play.

11/11/2025

The Office is closed today for Remembrance Day. We will be back in the office Wednesday, Nov. 12th.

11/07/2025

11/03/2025

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's mental health. It has grown over the years to be more than just growing a moustache and now there are many ways to help raise awareness.

Grow a Moustache
Whatever kind of Moustache you grow this
Movember, your face will raise funds and
awareness for men’s health

Move for Movember
Commit to running or walking 60km over
the month, at your own pace. That’s 60km
for the 60 men we lose to su***de each
hour, every hour across the world.

Host a Mo-ment
Rally a crew and do something fun and
easy. Hosting is all about having a good
time for a good cause.

Mo Your Own Way
Create your own challenge – it can be
anything. A gruelling test of physical
endurance or something else entirely. Your
epic efforts will help change the face of
men’s health

10/29/2025

Do you ever feel like your energy levels rise and crash throughout the day?

Many factors influence how energized we feel, but several key lifestyle factors are often overlooked including: what we eat, how we move and our daily routines.

For example, our blood sugar levels directly affect energy. Meals high in refined carbs or sugar can lead to quick spikes followed by sharp crashes - leaving us with brain fog, increased fatigue, or craving even more sugar. When it comes to food, it is important to focus on balanced meals with sufficient protein, healthy fats, and fiber (like veggies, legumes, and whole grains) to keep blood sugar steady and energy sustained.

Hidden food sensitivities can drain energy too. When the immune system reacts to certain foods (such as gluten or dairy) it can trigger low-grade inflammation, digestive discomfort, and fatigue. So if you notice sluggishness after eating, try keeping a food + symptom log or work with a licensed healthcare practitioner to help identify potential triggers.

Now when it comes to movement, ironically, the more we move, the more energy we create for ourselves. Regular physical activity supports circulation, oxygenation, and mitochondrial function for our cells’ energy. Even light movement, such as daily walking or gentle stretching can improve stamina and reduce fatigue over time.

A final aspect to consider is the fact that our body thrives on rhythm. Irregular sleep patterns can disrupt circadian rhythm, impacting cortisol, insulin, and melatonin — all key players in energy regulation. Listening to our body by going to bed when tired in addition to maintaining consistent wake times can have a positive impact on daily energy. Try and prioritize quality sleep by also creating a calm, screen-free bedtime routine.

10/27/2025

10/22/2025

As women we have many different hormones that are working together in our body:
-Estrogen
-Progesterone
-FSH
-LH
-DHEA
-Testosterone
-Cortisol
-Thyroid

Now they all have there own role and are extremely important but they all have their own natural rhythm so its extremely important that we understand that when it comes to testing any sort of hormones. We need to time the testing to appropriate times in our menstrual cycle and even the time of day will impact these results (mostly cortisol and thyroid).
The other piece that we have to understand is that we actually don’t want to balance our hormones, what we want is to have a more appropriate flow and cyclical rhythm and change within our menstrual cycle; especially when we are in peri-menopause. Now once we are in menopause there are many of the hormones above that are still important for our body but won’t have that same cyclical change anymore.

10/21/2025

Dairy is not our only source of calcium. So we don’t have to worry as much as it may seem if we don’t consume dairy products.

Here are some non-dairy sources of calcium:
•Sesame Seeds
•Figs (esp. dried)
•Almonds
•Beet Greens
•Broccoli
•Seaweed
•Dulse and Kelp
•Turnip Greens
•Apple
•Swiss Chard
•Kale

10/11/2025

Just eat the Dessert and Enjoy your Day!

You don't have to totally avoid any sweet treats this Thanksgiving, enjoy yourself with moderation. There is no need to feel guilt or shame, its a holiday, so enjoy and then stick with your regular routine tomorrow.

10/10/2025

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is, “Access to services – Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies". This theme aims to highlight the critical need for mental health support during crises and emergencies, ensuring people have access to necessary services when they are most vulnerable.

At Prairie Naturopathic Clinic we take mental health very seriously. There are many options that we have available to support someone with their mental health. If you are ever in need of support, please don't hesitate to reach out and book an appointment.

10/08/2025

Soy has gotten a bad rep—but here are the real facts:
Soy has been eaten in Asian cultures for thousands of years, but it’s often misunderstood. Here’s what you need to know about this powerful little legume:

Nutrient Dense
Packed with protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin K + more. Some soy foods are even fortified with calcium & vitamin D.

Menopause Support
Soy contains natural phytoestrogens (isoflavones) can gently bind to estrogen receptors—helping to ease hot flashes, mood shifts & sleep issues.

Fertility Boost
Research shows soy may help restore ovulation & even improve IVF success rates.

Cholesterol Helper
Whole soy foods (such as soy milk, tofu, edamame) can lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and raise HDL (“good") cholesterol—especially if levels are high.

Cancer Prevention
Soy contains isoflavones that interfere with multiple pathways of cancer growth and invasion.

Bottom line: Soy isn’t the enemy—it’s a nutrient-rich, sustainable food that can support your hormones, heart, and health.