By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on July 31, 2020
Our body requires amino acids that make up proteins in order to replicate our DNA, repair cellular damage, support tissue and muscle growth, etc. Generally speaking, amino acids are known as the “building blocks of life” that help the body grow, repair and carry out… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on July 22, 2020
Almost everyone has experienced a food craving and, more often than not, people gravitate toward sugar or sweets to satiate this appetite. Cravings can stem from consistent sugar consumption but also can have underlying causes such as pre-diabetes, adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance, candida overgrowth, etc. Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on May 6, 2020
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn, is a common complaint that Naturopathic doctors see clinically and one that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Common symptoms of heartburn include reflux, burning in the chest, nausea, cough, and a sensation as if… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on April 29, 2020
Stress tends to carry a lot of weight both physically and emotionally. It’s a necessity that challenges us all to grow in life but can become problematic when it’s either all-consuming or we aren’t able to process it properly. Life in general is stressful,… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on April 27, 2020
Health and wellness of the heart are fundamental to our overall well-being. The heart is a constant powerhouse that works in complement with our lungs to provide oxygen to our tissues and brain. It transports nutrients that we gather from the foods we eat… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on April 15, 2020
Osteoarthritis is considered a “wear-and-tear” condition of the joints that most commonly presents as joint pain that is worse with activity and better with rest. Its prevalence increases with age and is most commonly experienced in the knees, hands, hips and spine. In the… Read More