By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 20, 2020
Not every meal needs to contain meat. I do think “happy meat” (grass-fed, organic) can be included as part of a healthy diet. Eating sustainably-raised, “happy meat” is not likely harmful and can be beneficial by stabilizing blood sugar, increasing HDL (or good cholesterol), decreasing… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on March 13, 2020
Autoimmune diseases are a group of conditions in which the immune system goes awry and starts to attack the body’s own cells. It can no longer distinguish self (you) from invader (not you). This immune attack against “self” leads to various symptoms and disease of… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 11, 2020
Food is essential for hormone, gut, immune, and brain health. It is medicine. There is so much confusion out there regarding nutrition and the “best” diets-Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, etc. In this 2-hour nutrition workshop, Dr. Axtell will bring clarity to the diet confusion… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 10, 2020
We are proud to announce exciting news here at Lakeside Natural Medicine. In Spring 2020, we will be moving our space to 3510 N Oakland Ave in Shorewood, doubling our space and adding a third naturopathic doctor to our team,… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on March 9, 2020
Proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole and Nexium) are commonly prescribed to address acid reflux as well as a whole range of digestive symptoms. Symptoms of acid reflux include burning or pain in the stomach, chest or throat, chronic cough, sore throat, bad breath… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 6, 2020
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the cyclical nature of symptoms that appear during the luteal phase (or second half) of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that is more debilitating. Symptoms of PMS and PMDD include irritability, anger,… Read More
By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND on February 10, 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