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 Joanne Aponte, ND on February 10, 2020
‘Tis the season for colds and flus! While none of us like getting sick, acute illnesses like colds and flus are a very natural and normal response of a healthy body. It is normal for adults to get 1-2 colds per year and for children… Read More
By Joanne Aponte, ND on February 9, 2020
1/4 cup pumpkin (canned is fine) 10 oz of liquid – I use half water and half non-dairy milk. dash of pumpkin pie spice (add more as desired) 1 tbsp coconut cream 1/2- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds 1 tsp of honey (or… Read More