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Why Have So Many People Been Feeling "Off" This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Why Have So Many People Been Feeling “Off” This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Learn how wildfire smoke and extreme heat can increase inflammation, histamine, brain fog, and fatigue, plus naturopathic strategies to support your health.
Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s and Gut Health: What New Research Says About the Microbiome

One of the most frustrating experiences for people with Hashimoto's is hearing that their thyroid numbers look "normal" while they still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, joint pain, or feeling unlike themselves. For years, these lingering symptoms were
Hashimoto's Research Update

Why You Still Feel Terrible with Normal Thyroid Labs: The Research on Euthyroid Hashimoto’s

One of the most common things I hear from new patients is some version of this: "My doctor ran my labs and said everything looks fine. But I feel exhausted, anxious, and foggy all the time. They told me it
Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Authored by Dr. Barrett Hormonal transitions are universal but your experience doesn’t have to feel out of control. Whether you’re noticing subtle cycle shifts or are well past your final period, understanding the nuances of perimenopause and menopause empowers you

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Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s Research Update Summer 2021

What if you have elevated thyroid antibodies but your TSH isn’t elevated yet, ie it’s Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) but not yet progressed to hypothyroidism? Conventionally patients are often told to just watch and wait. Wait until it turns into hypothyroidism,
The Highly Sensitive Person and Summertime Blues by Wellness Minneapolis

The Highly Sensitive Person and Summertime Blues

Authored by Lynn Salmon-Easter Summertime brings thoughts of sunshine, carefree schedules, vacations and weekends away at the cabin. Is summer a season that replenishes and restores you? For some of us, summer simply is not a time of year that

Honor Yourself this Season for Happier Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) by Wellness Minneapolis

Honor Yourself this Season for Happier Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Authored by Lynn Salmon-Easter, Reiki Master With the holiday season upon us, I want to reach out to those of you that identify with being highly sensitive and reassure you that you can create holidays that are calmer, brighter and

Dr. Aidanne with her husband out hiking with trees and a lake behind them

Get to Know Dr. Aidanne

Dr. Aidanne is a naturopathic doctor. She specializes in cardiovascular and metabolic health, endocrine disorders, women’s health and menopause, adolescent wellness and senior wellness. Q: How long have you been in your profession? A: I graduated with highest honors from

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