By Bridget Casey, ND What are the adrenal glands and why are they so important? The adrenal glands are two small, pyramid-shaped glands that sit on top of the kidneys. While these glands are relatively small, they are hugely important to various body systems and functions and I personally believe they are one of the … Continue reading The Key to Vibrant Health: The Adrenal Glands!
Author: Bridget Casey, ND
Naturopathic Doctor (ND), practicing in Providence, RI
Spring Cleaning: It’s not just for your house! As a transition season, Spring is a great time to focus on cleansing and detoxifying. When we’re thinking about achieving optimal function, it’s great to occasionally add some support or focus on detoxifying activities and habits, foods, etc. The goal is to support our pathways of elimination; … Continue reading Spring Cleaning for Your Body: Detoxification
We’ve kicked off a New Year - yay! For many of us, that means we’ve also made some new goals and resolutions, particularly when it comes to our health. Having goals is great. But how do we stick to them and achieve results? Having clear goals and especially writing them down, helps you to get … Continue reading New Year, New Goals – and how to achieve them!
A woman’s cycle is a magical thing. It ebbs and flows just like the tides and the moon. We essentially experience a full four “seasons” every month between the different phases of our cycle - it’s pretty remarkable when you stop and think about it. Our hormone levels (and associated parameters like mood, energy, appetite, … Continue reading Why do I have a hormone imbalance?
Most folks have dealt with at least some level of constipation in their lives. An occasional bout of constipation may not be much to worry about - like say when you are traveling for a few days. However, if you struggle with chronic constipation, that's when you absolutely want to take a deeper look at … Continue reading Why Am I Constipated?