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Healing Roots Naturopathic Clinic was started in 2004. Leshia's undergraduate training was at the University of Saskatchewan where she received a B.Sc.

Dr. Leshia Ferguson, ND completed her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree in Toronto at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2004. (Hons) degree in Microbiology. She also has additional training in Reiki Master/Teacher, Facial Rejuvenation Acupunture, and Matrix Repatterning.

03/05/2026

Did you know about hot flashes…

That stress has such a big part in hot flashes and night sweats that in a study it was shown that participating in meditation/ yoga/tai chi/deep breathing practices reduced the severity and amount of hot flashes and night sweats alone with no other changes in diet or supplements or medications! I think this is amazing!

You can easily start by taking deep belly breathing throughout the day when you are feeling stressed and also before bed to set you up for a good nights sleep. I always say you carry your lungs around with you all the time!

Give this breathing technique a try! Breathe in for 4, hold for 7, and breathe out for 8 can be very calming. But so many other breathing techniques are out there that if this doesn’t work for you try another!

03/04/2026

Hot Flashes 🔥

Did you know that, besides deficiencies of hormones being the main culprit for hot flashes (progesterone, estrogen and testosterone), if you are low in magnesium, calcium and vitamin D this will cause you to get hot flashes and night sweats too!!!

These are such easy deficiencies to correct! You can get combination products that contain calcium, magnesium ano vitamin D together so that you are all taken care of in one bottle! I think AOR Pro Bones is the best but you can get many other brands at the health food stores to meet your needs.

And best of all, so many foods have the minerals in them like avocados, nuts, legumes, seeds, tofu, whole grains, fatty fish, bananas, leafy greens, cheese, and yogurt. For the vitamin D there are fatty fish, egg yolk, mushrooms and fortified foods. So don’t forget to add these into your diet.

(Of course, always check with your health care provider before starting something new.)

03/03/2026

Hot Flashes 🔥
(Well this is a run up Bear’s Hump at Waterton Park induced hot flash! But it can feel the same!)

You may, or may not, be surprised that more than 80% of women are affected by this at some point in their peri-menopausal journey. And it can start many years before you enter full menopause even.

Everyone is different but you can get them day and night with them lasting a few seconds to several minutes (average is 4 minutes).

You will of course feel hot and sweaty but can also feel dizzy, racing heart rate, anxiety, irritability and can’t think clearly.

Night sweats happen at night and will wake you up where you just feel hot to even being so soaked you need to change your clothes and sheets. Not fun!!!!

This goes on to cause you to feel more tired which makes your hormonal imbalance worse.

Here are some quick everyday tips to get started:
🔥When you feel you are getting hot start taking some deep breaths through your mouth to cool and calm yourself down. Getting stressed out only makes the hot flashes worse.
🔥Wear many layers of clothes so you can easily adjust your body temperature to what you need depending on the room temperature. Also make sure they are natural fibres so they allow your skin to breathe.
🔥Always have cold water with you to sip on when you get a hot flash and beside your bed at night.
🔥Have a cool bedroom setting with a fan, a misting bottle with water to spritz your face or a wet wipe to help cool the heat at night to lessen the night sweats.
🔥Large meals may bring on hot flashes so watch if this happens for you to eat smaller portions more frequently.
🔥Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or hot drinks as these can all increase hot flashes.
🔥Exercise regularly because being in shape decreases hot flashes.
🔥Eat lots of soy products, legumes and flax in a plant based diet.

Add these in to get started on getting rid of hot flashes and I will be adding to this all week long!

02/26/2026

Acupressure for your Heart ❤️

Do this point to help the energy of the heart. It can help with heart pain, palpitations, chest and rib pain, insomnia, night sweats, dry throat, hot hands and pain in the upper arm.

Do on both sides and let me know how it helps you!

02/25/2026

What is the best supplement for heart health?

If you answered Omega 3’s, then you are correct!

Omega 3 really does help support our cardiovascular system (along with every other cell in our bodies). They have been studied to actually decrease “all cause mortality” which really means it prevents death! 🤯

But what they can do for the cardiovascular system:
-Reduce triglyceride levels
-Lower blood pressure
-Reduce blood clotting
-Decrease inflammation in blood vessels

You can also find Omega 3’s in foods like fish, flaxseeds, nuts and seeds. You do need to eat fish at least 3-4 times per week to get amounts enough for your heart health (following the Mediterranean Diet).

Many studies do use 1000 mg of Omega 3 per day but some health conditions do require more or less depending on the person. Testing for Omega levels is very useful to support what dose to use and I do with Zinzino and Lifelabs.

Talk to your healthcare provider to see if this supplement is correct for you.

02/24/2026

Women and Heart Disease

Women’s hearts are affected by hormonal changes like pregnancy, perimenopause/menopause and other hormonal changes in life. Also many autoimmune conditions (Lupus, Sjogren’s, Hashimoto’s, Graves, Endometriosis, etc.) that women are more prone to will also cause more heart issues.

Women also tend to have more microvascular disease in the heart rather than in the major coronary arteries and this is what causes women to NOT have the classic heart disease symptoms that men have (crushing chest pain).

Women are more likely to experience:
-Chest discomfort
-Shortness of breath
-Fatigue
-Indigestion or nausea
-Back or neck pain

So when it comes to testing for heart disease in women it is less likely to show up on angiograms or on stress tests as much as it does for men. This is because of the micro vessels being affected most. Still these can be used but also if they come back normal but you feel something is still off then be determined and keep going for answers!

(Minnie and I in 2018)

02/12/2026

I won’t be representing Canada in the cross country skiing events anytime soon but I will be practicing next week anyways! 😂 That means the clinic will be closed next week so if you need anything stop by or call today!

02/11/2026

What are the supplements that Olympians can take to help their energy and performance?

As long as they are NSF certified they can take:
-Creatine
-Protein powder
-Caffeine
-Beetroot powder
-BCAAs
-Electrolytes
-Omega 3
-Magnesium
-Iron, B12, D and Calcium (these are individually tested for)

So the thing is these can all be helpful even if you aren’t an Olympic athlete as they all have benefits for the general population as well depending on your health!

Talk to your healthcare provider about what you may need to boost your daily performance ☺️

02/10/2026

Do you want to eat like an Olympian?

That would mean you would be eating 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight along with 12 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight.

Also you want to eat those carbs before the big event starting from anywhere between 1-4 hours before. This will help to get the energy the body needs.

Afterwards is when protein and carbohydrates are needed to replenish all of your energy stores and rebuild what you have lost and do this ideally within 15-30 minutes after.

Also if your event is longer than 30 minutes then there needs to be carb intake during it to keep your energy levels up!

And don’t forget water and electrolytes to keep you hydrated before, during and after. Here is a homemade sports drink recipe:
* 3½ cups water
* ½ cup orange juice
* 2½ tablespoons honey
* ¼ teaspoon salt.l

Phew it is hard to remember all of this to be an Olympic athlete!!! But I am so cheering them on!!! 🇨🇦

02/09/2026

Are you as into the Olympics as I am? If so, then you need to do this Qi gong shaking to wake up your circulation and get you moving!

I hope it makes you feel as good as I feel after it (but all in the name of getting back to watching more Olympics and judging all the events)! 😂

And if you aren’t into Qi gong, then just do 10 squats or move your body in some way every hour.

02/05/2026

Fibre food choices!

I just wanted to give you a few options and the amount of fibre in them so you can easily get your total amount in during your day!

Oatmeal 1 cup = 5 grams
Almonds 1 ounce = 3.5 grams
Chia seeds 1 ounce = 10 grams
Raspberries 1 cup = 8 grams
Cooked lentils 1 cup = 15.5 grams
Whole wheat spaghetti 1 cup = 6 grams
Green peas 1 cup = 9 grams
Broccoli 1 cup = 5 grams
Apple 1 medium = 4.5 grams
Carrot 1 medium = 1.5 grams

This can give you some idea of what to add to boost up your fibre intake!

Have you started on increasing your fibre?

02/04/2026

Trying out Smart Sweets for Valentine’s Day!
Got these at

I love that they have lots of fibre and less sugar than most snacks. These are great to hit your fibre needs while on the road but don’t forget your veggies, nuts and seeds, and whole grains on regular days.

Taste- 3/5 (5/5 for nostalgia although way too sweet flavoured for me but you might like that)
Nutrition- 3/5 (lots of fibre)
Overall-3/5

Have you tried these yet? And do you remember the 90’s snack or drink I am remembering? If so, let me know!

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1503 Ashley Drive
Swift Current, SK
S9H1N6

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm

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