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Dr. Susan Frame, ND

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Dr. Susan Frame, ND

Fully licensed naturopathic physician practicing in Kelowna and Vernon.

08/10/2020

𝔸𝕔𝕦𝕡𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 + 𝕃𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Did you know acupuncture may be useful in preparing a woman for childbirth and has even been shown to reduce the need for induction and overall time spent in labour?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I like to start acupuncture at week 36 and continue weekly until babe is born to gain the most potential benefit (most studies that have been done start around week 36/37 with women receiving 3-4 treatments total).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I offer late pregnancy acupuncture appointments which allow us time for a focused intake as well as acupuncture in the same visit. These appointments also give us a chance to address any other concerns that may arise in the later stages of your pregnancy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Interested? Click the link in my bio to book.
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08/07/2020

Did you know acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of pregnancy related concerns? This is my go-to resource when it comes to using acupuncture for mamas-to-be.

I use acupuncture a lot in my practice and during pregnancy is no exception. While there are certain points that are not safe during pregnancy there are many which can be helpful for common pregnancy-related concerns. From heartburn to sciatica, acupuncture can be a safe addition to your treatment protocol.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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06/15/2020

Up to 90% of women experience nausea (with or without vomiting) during pregnancy. Usually referred to as 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 - it can occur at any time during the day and can range in severity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While the exact mechanism is unknown - changes in hormones, underlying digestive issues, as well as genetics may contribute to severity. Most women start experiencing nausea and/or vomiting after 5 weeks gestation and it often remits after week 12. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The good news is that there are things you can do to lessen the severity of your morning sickness, regardless of what time of day it occurs for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬. Some women experience worsened nausea with an empty stomach or an overly full stomach. Keep a snack next to your bed to eat first thing in the morning and avoid eating large meals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥. Iron-containing supplements may aggravate nausea as they often irritate the digestive tract. Switch to a non-iron containing prenatal vitamin and try taking it in the evening alongside a snack. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬. Nausea is often made worse by certain smells, tastes, heat, or humidity. Avoid laying down immediately after eating. Many women find brushing their teeth after eating can help as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. While ginger-containing foods are often recommended, I opt for high quality professional grade ginger supplements to ensure adequate dosing is achieved. Ginger capsules can make a considerable difference for many women, when taken appropriately. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. I will add in nausea/vomiting-specific points to your protocol. There are also acupressure wrist bands on the market which may help some women. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you experience nausea/vomiting during pregnancy it is always important to have a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. If this is something you would like to work on, click the link in my bio to book.

03/19/2020

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Amongst all the uncertainty at this time, I will no longer be seeing patients face-to-face as per my regulatory body's recommendation. Instead, I will be offering phone consults or video sessions online until further notice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I apologize to those who were scheduled for acupuncture, however I do believe following health Canada's recommendations at this point is for the greater good. remains open at this time, so appointments can still be booked through their booking site or by calling 778-484-4414 ☎️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The clinic I practice out of in Vernon closed its doors as of yesterday, however if you are a patient of mine from and need an appointment, please reach out to me at drsusanframe@gmail.com. I am here for you always, if only virtually 🖥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While a virtual appointment may not be ideal, prescriptions can be called in to the pharmacy of your choice, supplements can shipped to your door, and lab requisitions faxed in. Rest assured you will receive the same quality of care. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Things are changing day by day, so I will keep you updated. As always, thank you for your ongoing support, and remember to be kind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In health, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dr. Susan

03/08/2020

March is endometriosis awareness month🌼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've shared the why behind endometriosis before (endometrial tissue outside the uterus). I've shared stats around it (1 in 10 women suffer from endo). If you have endo you know how painful it can be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Conventionally many women are offer birth control pills to alleviate symptoms - sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't - but the excruciating pain and heavy periods almost always come back once birth control is stopped (because it didn't solve the problem, it slapped a bandaid over it).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Treat the root cause. Treat the whole person. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Address overall inflammation. Look at diet and lifestyle factors (ahem, too much exogenous estrogen in your life). Promote adequate elimination and support your big detoxifier, the liver. Balance hormones. Check out the thyroid and adrenal glands. Reduce stress. Promote restful sleep. Correct nutrient deficiencies.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and 𝐒𝐎 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Interested in what naturopathic medicine can do for you? I offer free 15 minute consults that allow us to get to know each other and see if I'm the right fit for your healthcare team. Click the link in my bio to book!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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03/05/2020

Did you know that a woman's iron requirements almost double during pregnancy? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During pregnancy iron is needed for placenta development, brain development in baby, and for iron stores in baby for the first 6 months of life. Iron is also required for red blood cell formation in mom which increases by 20-30% to accommodate the increase in blood volume needed for baby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not only can iron deficiency make mom-to-be feel fatigued (among other symptoms), iron deficiency and anemia in pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes in both mom and babe -- severe maternal anemia has been linked to increased adverse pregnancy outcomes such as transfusions, antenatal/postnatal sepsis, and cesarean delivery. Babies born to moms with low iron are at higher risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and iron deficiency at birth. They are also at higher risk for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and cognitive defects later in life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For most moms-to-be the amount of iron in a prenatal vitamin is sufficient supplementation during pregnancy, however some women require additional supplementation. It is important to have adequate testing done throughout pregnancy to ensure iron stores are optimal and anemia is prevented, and to determine what amount of iron may be beneficial for each individual woman. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are not currently pregnant but are planning to get pregnant, iron stores are always a part of my general work-up. If you are already pregnant I typically test during the first trimester and again at the beginning of the third trimester to set you up with enough iron stores heading into labour and the postpartum period. The average woman loses 250mg of iron during delivery which can result in lowered stores and increased risk of deficiency with subsequent pregnancies.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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03/03/2020

Yeast infections are commonly self-diagnosed and treated with over-the-counter pills, creams, and suppositories -- however this is not something I recommend. Studies have shown that up to 50% of clinically diagnosed women actually have a different infection and only 11% of women correctly self-diagnose their vaginal yeast infections. Over-treatment can cause disruptions in normal vaginal flora and may result in recurrence of infection. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Vaginal yeast infections can cause severe itching, irritation and often thick, white vaginal discharge. But what else could be causing abnormal vaginal discharge? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 (BV) - the most common vaginal disorder in reproductive-aged women; symptoms include thin, frothy, grey vaginal discharge and a fishy odour. Women with BV are more susceptible to other vaginal infections, and if left untreated can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and may cause premature rupture of membranes and premature labour in pregnant women. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 - responsible for roughly 6% of abnormal vaginal discharge, women often experience itching, irritation and frothy, yellow/green discharge. If left untreated trichomoniasis can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - STIs can cause abnormal vaginal discharge, pain with urination, lower abdominal pain and more. If not treated, common STIs such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While these common symptoms may be useful in guiding diagnosis, there are also variations in vaginal pH and different microscopic findings with each infection. It is always important to have a proper workup to rule out other causes of abnormal discharge and receive the correct treatment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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02/10/2020

KELOWNA 💫

I am beyond excited to be joining the amazing team at AltaVie who focus on preconception, pregnancy, and pediatric healthcare.

To my existing patients - don't worry, all your files will be available at the new clinic - I look forward to seeing you in the new space!

My schedule is open as of February 10th - call (778) 484-4414 or click the link in my bio to book!!
[Swipe to see this little one getting in on the photo fun. I think it's safe to say she's excited too 😃]
@ Kelowna, British Columbia

02/07/2020

A recent study reported that a massive 𝟖𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 report having painful periods, 38% of whom also reported not being able to continue their daily tasks due to pain.
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If you suffer from painful periods it might be time to delve deeper into why and get to the root cause -- your monthly cycle should not be causing you pain!
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434 Cedar Avenue
Kelowna, BC
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Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 12:30pm

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