Dr. Erin Chambers, Naturopathic Doctor

03/19/2026

The va**na is self-cleaning. Your v***a just needs water, no “feminine washes,” wipes, or sprays. Yet it remains a multi-billion dollar industry.

The idea that v***as need special products is rooted in patriarchal marketing that profits off making women feel “unclean.” We don't see a special aisle for scrotal or fo****in cleansers...🤔

Healthy v***as have a natural scent and discharge. However, if there’s a change in odour, colour, or discomfort, it’s a reason to check in with a healthcare provider.

03/16/2026

Sending you big tree energy today 🌳🪾💪

03/14/2026

How do you know what to do? That's where I can help. I take in to account the evidence, clinical experience, and most importantly, YOU. Your values, your energy level, your routine, your budget, and your preference.

The best treatment plan is more nuanced than slotting you in to an algorithm. You deserve a comprehensive approach.

03/10/2026

As I finally put away my pump, hat's off to all the parents pumping at work!

The ones setting calendar blocks called “meeting” so they can step away.
The ones packing coolers, pump parts, and extra shirts “just in case.”
The ones sitting in offices, cars, supply closets, or lactation rooms doing something that takes time, patience, and a lot of dedication.

It’s not always easy.
It’s not always convenient.
And it’s definitely not always talked about enough. Feeding you baby is a fulltime job and it's another layer to pump on top of that.

But every pump session is an act of care—for your baby and for the feeding journey you’re working so hard to maintain. You’re doing an incredible job.

If you're done with pumping, that's great. I hope you are proud of all you have put in. You've done an incredible job.

03/08/2026

For couples who don’t have fertility goals, vasectomy is one of the most effective, simple, and low-burden contraceptive options available.

A few important notes:
• It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• It should be considered permanent (reversal is not guaranteed)
• It shifts the contraceptive burden to the partner with te**es

Sometimes the most supportive thing for women’s health is sharing the responsibility of contraception.

Happy International Women’s Day ✨

InternationalWomensDay

02/20/2026

A win for breast cancer survivors and women's health ✨

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis by Beste et al. in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology found that low-dose va**nal estrogen therapy is safe for breast cancer survivors with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), showing no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence or mortality. The study, covering 8 observational studies and over 24,000 patients, suggests that, local estrogen is not associated with recurrence, even for those on aromatase inhibitors.

GSM can include:
• Vulvova**nal dryness
• Irritation and reduced lubrication
• Urinary urgency
• Painful urination or in*******se

These symptoms are a result of a low-estrogen state and can have a significant physical and emotional burden in menopause and after cancer care.

This research offers reassuring data to support informed, individualized conversations about treatment options.

02/07/2026

Very excited to share that we are offering REMS testing days at the clinic through . They use Echolight REMS ultrasound technology. It is a validated, radiation-free alternative that is FDA- and Health Canada-approved. BoneHealth BC's REMS report will provides a BMD, T-SCORE, Z-SCORE, and FRAGILITY SCORE (not provided in a DEXA scan).

In BC, the age of bone screening starts at age 65 unless there are other risk factor present. This is very late to start screening for many people as we lose valuable time to address early changes. Other countries like Japan recommend screening start at age 40 without any risk factors.
Risk factors include early menopause (

11/12/2025

How do you know what is best for you? That's were I can help. I take in to account the evidence, clinical experience, and most importantly, YOU. Your values, your energy level, your routine, your budget, and your preference.

The best treatment plan is more nuanced than slotting you in to an algorithm. You deserve better than that.

09/18/2025

Iron supplementation has been around for...a good while 😉

There are many different forms of iron as it comes attached to different molecules like sulfate, gluconate, or bisglycinate. Each of these has a different molecular weight, so we can’t just look at the total weight of the compound to know how much usable iron it contains.

That’s why labels list elemental iron—the actual amount your body can use. Depending on the form, a single dose can range anywhere from 10–150 mg of elemental iron. Big range, right? 🤯

🤓 The tricky part: higher amounts aren’t always better. The form of iron, your digestion, lab results, and your individual needs matter just as much as the dose. Iron compatibility can be very personal.

😎 Always check for elemental iron on your supplement label and check in with your healthcare provider for help along the way.

09/16/2025

Sure, lean muscle mass is about looking toned, but it’s also about protecting your health for all the years to come.

After 40, we naturally lose muscle each year (called sarcopenia). This impacts:
⚡ Metabolism and weight balance
🦴 Bone health and stability
💓 Blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health
🛡️ Independence, mobility, and injury prevention

How to get started?...
1. Eat enough calories - fuel your body right
2. Hit your protein goals - aim for 1.2-1.7g/kg of body weight daily
3. Strength train 2-3 times a week - focus on large muscle groups

If you need extra support, I'm here to help.

08/10/2025

If we aren’t sleeping, we aren’t healing.

Sleep is when your body repairs, hormones regulate, and your nervous system resets.

Hormones like cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone are regulated during sleep.

Deep sleep supports immune function, tissue repair, and brain detoxification.

Poor sleep increases inflammation, worsens pain, and disrupts menstrual cycles.

Sleep is a pillar of health.
Your body can’t recover well without it. Protect your sleep like it’s medicine…because it is.

08/07/2025