Leaky Gut and IBS: Why Your Digestive Symptoms Aren’t Random

The diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often the label we give when disease has been ruled out, but that label doesn’t explain why the symptoms are happening. It also doesn’t give patients a clear path forward in treatment. In the naturopathic and functional medicine world, our goal is to take a multifaceted approach so you do not have to live with these symptoms forever.

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Surviving the Holidays While Navigating Infertility and IVF

If you’re in the thick of infertility or IVF, you probably already know that the holidays can feel like walking through a minefield. The season is so centered on family, kids, and “togetherness” that it can be hard to find your footing when your own story feels uncertain or painful. For years, I found myself dreading the stretch between Halloween and New Year’s, not because I disliked the holidays themselves, but because of everything they seemed to represent.

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One Year Later: Infertility, IVF, and the Longest Wait

At the end of day, infertility changes you. It strips away illusions and forces you to face parts of yourself you did not know existed. It teaches you about patience, resilience, and grief. It shows you the quiet ways love can persist through hardship. And while I would never have chosen this path, I hope that in sharing my story, I can make someone else feel less alone.

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SIBO: When It’s More Than Just Bloating

SIBO is not just about symptoms. It is about the state of the digestive ecosystem and how well the body is managing digestion, absorption, and microbial balance. Relief often requires more than just killing bacteria. It requires a plan that also supports motility, repairs the gut lining, investigates the root causes, and helps people feel more comfortable eating again.

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A Guide to Realistic & Sustainable Sun Protection

There seem to be two extremes in the conversation around sun safety: fearing the sun or fearing sunscreen. But the truth lives somewhere in the middle. This is a conversation about balance. Real sun safety is about choosing what works for your lifestyle and sticking with it. I believe in finding simple habits you’ll actually follow for yourself and for the long-term health of your family.

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Expanding to Greater Bangor!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my practice is expanding to Bangor, Maine! After many years rooted in the Portland area, my family and I recently made the move further north due to a wonderful opportunity for my husband’s career. While change always comes with its share of emotions, I’m incredibly grateful for this new chapter, and I am excited to be planting deeper roots in a region that already feels like home.

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