Dr. Karen Wallace, ND

10/01/2025

✨Consistency Over Perfection✨

When it comes to women’s health, research shows that consistent movement—especially strength training—is key. 💪 Even on the days when motivation is low (eg a mild cold, PMS, poor sleep), showing up for yourself pays off in the long run.

✅ Builds lean muscle and bone strength
✅ Improves cardiovascular health
✅ Boosts resilience—mentally + physically
✅ Supports hormone balance and long-term vitality

It’s not about pushing to the max every workout—it’s about creating the habit and sticking with it. The small, steady efforts add up to big changes over time. 🌿

So next time you’re tempted to skip, remember: your future self will thank you. 💚

04/04/2025

Have you been struggling with bloating or distension and are having no success with diet changes or testing? Please check out my latest blog post about the gut-brain connection! A topic I am passionate about and that needs more attention.

A few questions for you first - Is bloating your most prominent digestive symptom? Do your IBS symptoms worsen during periods of stress? Do you feel bloated with a certain food one day, but not another day? Do you get bloated even from water? Yes is a common answer I hear but it does not typically i

11/15/2024

http://drkarenwallace.com/blog-drkaren-naturopathic-dartmouth/my-go-to-immune-system-supports My Go-To Immune System Supports

For some reason the change of season has hit many of us hard this year bringing on bad colds/upper respiratory infections, including my family. I am relying heavily on my go-to immune system supports right now, as well as rest (when I can) and lots of healthy food and fluids. I wanted to share what

11/13/2024

There are a few nutrient deficiencies that are common to cause fatigue. Check out today's blog post to see what they are and what levels are optimal!

If I was to ask you to rate your energy on a scale of 1-10 (10 being great) what would you say? If you said lower than 5/10, even after a good nights sleep, it is something that should be addressed. I like to review blood work first when fatigue is a concern, as a few common nutrient and hormone d

09/17/2024

Chances are that someone has told you at one point in your life that you need to eat more fibre.

Maybe you tried to do so and you got constipated or you ended up farting a lot! Or maybe you tried decided to give up because it was too hard.

Here are a few tips from Dr. Paige to help you increase your intake.

Chances are that someone has told you at one point in your life that you need to eat more fibre. Maybe you tried to do so and you got constipated or you ended up farting a lot! Or maybe you tried decided to give up because it was too hard. Well whatever the reason, here are a few fibre tips that c

09/17/2024

If you have come to the clinic in the past year or so, you may have seen or heard of my lovely associate Dr. Paige Weatherbee-Sakr! She started during my second maternity leave and has continued seeing patients on Wednesdays since. She will be at Symmetry for the foreseeable future, so it is probably time to introduce her properly!

If you have come to the clinic in the past year or so, you may have seen or heard of my lovely associate Dr. Paige Weatherbee-Sakr! She started during my second maternity leave and has continued seeing patients on Wednesdays since. She will be at Symmetry for the foreseeable future, so it is probabl

05/14/2024

To all those struggling with digestive concerns PLEASE consider attending this GI Summit running June 10-14 online. There will be a TON of great information to support you.
I was strongly considering being part of the group presenting (through a GI fellowship) but had my 2nd baby instead ;)
I love talking gut health and this will be a crash course on things I speak about often in my office with patients, as well as highlighting the newest research to clear up confusion around gut health myths.
Check it out below.

A fact-focused Digestion Summit

01/11/2023

This is a great article highlighting Naturopathic Medicine and how we can help in these times. Read the full article below.

Most Canadians aren't open with their docs about supplements