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Dr. Kathleen Mahannah, ND

Dr. Kathleen Mahannah is a Naturopathic Physician with a special focus in hormones and women’s health.

Integrating the best of modern and natural medicine to treat women and their families. Dr. Mahannah uses functional hormone testing to identify and treat hormone imbalances to help women overcome exhaustion, PMS, menopausal symptoms, and support fertility, naturally.

07/30/2025

Is there a test you can do to check your cortisol levels? 🤔

✅ Yes. It is important to distinguish the use of medical testing for cortisol-related diseases from functional testing for cortisol ‘dysfunction’.

The most extreme case of adrenal insufficiency is a rare condition called Addison's Disease. This would present as extreme weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, weight loss, and darkening of the skin. This is typically identified through blood tests, sometimes after a hospitalization.

In contrast, mild to moderate cortisol dysregulation is quite common and can be identified using functional testing on a 4-point salivary cortisol curve. This involves taking a saliva sample 4 different times throughout the day.

The lab measures how high or low your cortisol level is, compared to the normal range. Depending on how your cortisol curve looks, it can help explain the symptoms you’re experiencing and guide a naturopathic treatment plan.

Stay tuned to learn about ways to manage stress symptoms. 💚

07/28/2025

This isn’t your average potato salad! It has depth with soft, fluffy potatoes, crunchy blanched green beans, punchy kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and a zippy, French-inspired mustard vinaigrette.

Bonus? Just 9 ingredients required. 🤩

🌟Potatoes and Green Salad
* 1 pound baby red potatoes, scrubbed and halved (or quartered if large // ~1 inch pieces)
* 1 tsp sea salt
* 12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds

🌟 Dressing
* 3 Tbsp olive oil
* 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tsp Dijon mustard (or whole grain mustard)
* 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper

🌟 For Serving
* Jammy Eggs (Perfect Every Time!) (optional, or sub hard boiled eggs)
* 1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or dill)

Recipe and images courtesy of Minimalist Baker

https://minimalistbaker.com/french-inspired-green-bean-potato-salad/

07/25/2025

Sometimes we get stuck in the ‘stress mode’, which over the long term takes a toll on our health. We are seeing more and more studies linking stress to heart disease, autoimmune disease, and high blood pressure, among many other health concerns. 😥

It’s normal to have a stress response, and in fact, it's healthy, but problems arise when it becomes chronic. We start experiencing symptoms of what in naturopathic medicine is called “adrenal fatigue” or, more accurately, “adrenal dysregulation,” or to use another common term, “burnout.”

Symptoms of adrenal dysregulation can vary from person to person, depending on how long their stressors have been going on.

Symptoms may include:

🌟 Low energy. One clue is your energy levels. If you wake up feeling exhausted, have to drag yourself out of bed, and it takes a venti-sized coffee to wake you up, that might be a sign that your cortisol levels are abnormally low in the morning. Another clue is how you feel at bedtime. Some people find that they are exhausted all day long, but then suddenly, at 10 pm, they become wide awake and can’t fall asleep until 2 am. Some people feel tired and want to go to bed, but their minds are buzzing and won’t shut off.

🌟 Cravings for salt and sugar. When our adrenals are ‘fatigued’, so to speak, or we’ve been on high alert for a long time, we may crave salt or sugar (or both) to help support the stress response and provide energy for the body.

🌟 Anxiety. Feeling anxious, heart palpitations, being sensitive to stressors, feeling like you overreact to things that normally wouldn’t bother you, or that you can’t handle daily stressors like you used to.

🌟 Other symptoms: difficulty losing weight, carrying excess weight around the midsection, high blood pressure (or in more progressed cases, low blood pressure), blood sugar problems or feeling “hangry”.

Stay tuned to learn more!

07/24/2025

Happy ! 😊

Today is the perfect opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love.

Nourishing your body, nurturing your mind, and indulging in activities that bring joy can truly make a difference in your overall health.

Here are some examples of self-care to help get you started:

* Establishing a consistent sleep routine
* Keeping a reflective journal
* Cultivating gratitude
* Treating yourself to a massage or another body-based therapy *Connect with a Registered Clinical Counsellor to support you, your goals, relationships and overall wellbeing
* Relaxing with soothing music
* Getting lost in a good book
* Learning to say no when necessary
* Asking for help when needed

💚 Share in the comments below your favourite form of self-care - I’d love to hear how you prioritize your well-being!

07/21/2025

Have you established a consistent sleep routine? ⏰

I highly recommend going to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Sleeping in later on the weekends does not fully compensate for a lack of sleep during the week and will make it harder to wake up early on Monday morning.

🌟 Tip: Set an alarm for both your bedtime and morning.

It’s also essential to have a bedtime routine that cues your body that it’s time to sleep. Establish a consistent routine and sleep schedule that you follow every night. For example, take a hot bath, put on your pyjamas, drink a cup of calming herbal tea, write in a journal, brush your teeth, and then listen to soft music and read a paperback book on the couch until you start to feel sleepy. Then, go to bed. Avoid mentally stimulating activities at night, such as games.

🌟 Tip: Avoid screens for at least one hour before bed. The blue light emitted by TV, laptop, and cell phone screens activates our pineal gland (through our eyes) and suppresses the release of melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep. Avoid screens at night and opt for reading, a bath, or another relaxing, screen-free activity before you sleep.

If you can’t fall asleep after 20 to 30 minutes or if you are starting to feel anxious about not sleeping, get out of bed and do something boring. For example, read the manual on how to program your clock radio, read the sports section of the newspaper if you’re not a sports fan, or try relaxing (e.g., meditate, listen to calm music, have a warm, decaffeinated drink).

When you start to feel sleepy, try going back to bed. This strategy may initially feel worse, but if you persevere, it can ultimately be beneficial. 💤😴

To learn more about how you can optimize your sleep, head to the link in my bio and read my full blog post!

07/18/2025

😴 If you want to have a good sleep, it helps to create a comfortable sleep environment.

Ensure you have a supportive mattress and fresh, comfortable bedding. Also, ensure that your room is slightly cool. Eliminate light exposure by using blackout shades over your window, and be sure to turn off any screens or other blue-light electronics. Turn the alarm clock face away from you so you aren’t watching the time. Remove all electronic devices from the room.

Remember, your bed is meant solely for restorative sleep (except for intimate moments 😉). Avoid engaging in activities like reading, watching TV, or working/studying in bed, as these keep your mind active and hinder quality sleep.

07/16/2025

💤 Did you know that healthy sleep is critical to help support:

✅ Creativity
Adequate, healthy sleep enhances your creativity.

✅ Physical recovery
Sleep is essential for athletes and weekend warriors alike. It supports repair and recovery from exercise and training.

✅ Healthy responsive immune system
Chronic sleep deprivation can make you more susceptible to infections.

✅ A long and healthy lifespan
The longer you sleep, the longer your lifespan, as Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD, describes in his excellent book “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.” Sleep deprivation is linked to heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, cancer, and shorter lifespans.

Based on thousands of scientific studies, adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. The risk of the health problems listed above rises when people consistently get 6 hours of sleep or less.

Sleep problems may arise or worsen for women in their 40s and 50s during the perimenopause transition. It is critical to address the hormonal component of sleep problems. Follow along as I outline the most important steps to take right now to help ensure you get 7-9 hours of quality sleep every single night.

07/14/2025

💤 What does your sleep do for you?

Sleep is critical to almost every aspect of our health as humans.

You already know that healthy sleep is required for healthy energy levels, but did you know that healthy sleep is also critical to help support:

✅ A healthy, stable mood

REM sleep will recalibrate and fine-tune the emotional circuits of the human brain. Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric mood disorders.

✅ Metabolism and healthy weight maintenance

Shorter sleep can increase hunger and appetite, compromise impulse control in the brain, increase cravings and food consumption (especially of high-calorie foods), decrease feelings of satiety after eating, and hinder effective weight loss overall.

✅ Memory

Sleep helps you solidify things you learned, in addition to experiences and memories. A lack of sleep is quickly becoming recognized as a key lifestyle factor determining whether or not you will develop Alzheimer’s Disease.

Stay tuned to learn more about the essential role of healthy sleep in supporting various aspects of well-being.

07/11/2025

😴 Are you getting enough sleep to optimize your mental health, immune system, recovery from exercise, manage your weight, and reduce your lifetime risk of chronic illness, including dementia?

Answer these 3 questions for yourself:

1. Are you getting, on average, 7-9 hours of sleep per night?
2. Can you function optimally without caffeine before noon?
3. After waking up in the morning, could you go back to sleep around 10-11am?

Answer Key: If you answered “no” to question 1 or 2, or if you answered “yes” to question 3, you may not be getting the sleep quality or quantity you need.

07/09/2025

💭 Are you currently in perimenopause? Participate in UBC SWell’s research about sexuality!

The SWell Lab is looking for women and people with ovaries to participate in a ~30 to 45 min
online survey to understand people’s experiences of perimenopause and sexuality. You may
be eligible if you...

• are between the ages of 42-51
• are currently experiencing symptoms of perimenopause
• fluent in English
• are living in Canada or the US
• have access to an internet-connected device

🌟 What is involved: This study requires completion of one online survey.

🌟 Compensation: Participants will be compensated $20 (CAD) for participation in the survey.

🌟 Inclusivity: This study aims to be inclusive to individuals of all genders and sexual orientations.

To learn more about the study, click the link in ’s bio titled ”PHASE: Perimenopause, Health, and SExual Function Study” OR click the link titled ”PHASE Eligibility Survey” to see if you are eligible. The Principal Investigator of this study is Dr. Samantha J. Dawson.

If you are interested or have any questions, please get in touch with the research team at
perimenopauseproject@psych.ubc.ca.

*All information is kept strictly confidential.
*Note: Endorsement of this ad or post will publicly link you with the study

07/02/2025

Supplements for Bone Health 🦴💫

As mentioned in my previous post, the best way to obtain the key bone health nutrients is through dietary sources. However, in some circumstances, supplements can be used to help women attain their daily intake goals to optimize their health. 💊

Here are the supplements I often recommend for bone health and osteoporosis prevention:

*Calcium
*Vitamin D3
*Magnesium
*Vitamin K2
*Protein

06/27/2025

Download your 🌟FREE🌟 Guide to Hormones in Perimenopause

Learn more about:

✅ The most common hormone imbalances in perimenopause

✅ What stage of perimenopause you're in

✅ The most important TESTS to have done at this stage

Grab your free copy, now!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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Dr. Kathleen’s Story

I’m a North Shore native; a former high performance athlete-turned outdoors enthusiast; and a Naturopathic Physician. I’m passionate about empowering women in their healthcare so that they can take on their career, family and life goals feeling supported, energized and vibrant.

Growing up as an athlete in North Vancouver, I've always been fascinated by the human body. I never cease to be amazed with the ability of the body to grow, change, build up and break down. Coming from a family of medical professionals, I gravitated towards the healthcare field and studied Exercise Science at Capilano College and then Physical Health and Education at the University of Toronto. As a varsity athlete for both my college and university varsity volleyball teams, I experienced the transformation that occurs with dedicated high performance training. Graduating with honours from a top Canadian university also humbled me how stress, and the way in which one’s thoughts and intentions can impact your physical mental and spiritual health. I explored various healthcare careers before I settled on a career in naturopathic medicine. I’m thrilled to be practicing in my hometown of Lynn Valley, North Vancouver at Restoration Health Clinic.

I believe that women should have a strong and supportive health care team dedicated to providing her with thorough testing, time to discuss natural and medical treatment options, and a comprehensive plan spanning medicine to dietary support and lifestyle changes. Most importantly, she should feel heard and cared for. This is what I seek to provide as a Naturopathic Physician. I treat women of all ages and their families, prioritizing safe, effective, natural medicine. I also use my prescription authority when needed, so that we can combine the best of modern and traditional medicine. Most importantly, I treat you by ensuring you feel heard, involved and empowered in your health and healing.

Thank you for visiting my page! If you’d like to learn more about how to use food, herbs and natural medicine to heal yourself and support your family, ‘like’ my page and let’s keep in touch :)