Naturopathic Articles

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Fertility
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

Just Keep Swimming! How to support sperm quality

What is “sperm quality” and why does it matter? If you thought all sperm were created equal, you are wrong! Sperm health has a much greater impact on fertility than most people realize. This article will educate you about sperm and empower you with strategies to improve sperm quality. “Sperm

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Fertility
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

Got Eggs?  How to support egg quality

What is “egg quality” and why does it matter? No, I’m not talking about the best before date on the eggs in your fridge! This article will educate you about eggs and empower you with strategies to improve egg quality. “Egg quality” in a fertility context refers to the health

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Cover of Better then Before by Gretchen Rubin
Success
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

4 Books I Return To (Plus 2 Runners-Up)

I’ve spent over 20 years reading books about health and habits, both for interest and as a naturopathic doctor. I love to read and I love learning about health, so when I find a book that is both an enjoyable read and super useful, I want to share it! Out

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Stress
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

10 Things That Went Well

I have been writing this article in my mind for over 5 years When I first became a mom in 2017, life changed a lot (an understatement!). After many years of mostly knowing what I was doing or being able to figure things out, I suddenly had a newborn baby

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Recipes
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

Chocolate (Veggie) Milkshake

Do you love chocolate? I sure do! And my daughter does too! One of the stories we read over and over and over (and over!) again includes the characters having chocolate milkshakes. So, recently she asked me to make her a chocolate milkshake. Being the resourceful (aka lazy) mom that

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Recipes
Dr. Kate Whimster, ND

Minty Green Smoothie

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! One of the ways I’m (trying) to ward off COVID-related malaise/depression/fatigue is by celebrating minor holidays. I got this idea from one of my favourite authors Gretchen Rubin and her article Celebrate Leap Day, or Any Other Minor Holiday. The first thing that came to mind

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