Dr Jessie Short, Naturopathic Doctor
25 Keddy Bridge Rd. B0J 2E0 Mahone Bay, NS, Canada

When I started feeling the drag of winter, I began to treat myself like a favoured child: with kindness and love. I assumed my needs were reasonable and that my feelings were signals of something important. I kept myself well fed and made sure I was getting enough sleep. I took myself for walks in the fresh air and spent time doing things that soothed me. I asked myself: What is this winter all about? Katherine May, Wintering: How I learned to flourish when life became frozen

What kinds of conditions can a naturopathic doctor treat? Below is a list of conditions that I commonly work with: HORMONAL HEALTH - Peri-menopause and menopause - Irregular, painful, and/or heavy periods... - PMS - Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - Fertility and pre-conception care - Prenatal care - Acne DIGESTIVE HEALTH - Food sensitivities and intolerances - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - Intestinal dysbiosis - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Diverticular disease METABOLIC HEALTH AND ENERGY - Burnout (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysfunction) - Thyroid health (hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis) - Insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome/pre-diabetes - Diabetes - Nutrient deficiencies - Weight management CHRONIC ILLNESS - Lyme disease and co-infections - Mold illness Note: as a naturopathic doctor I will always refer you to your medical doctor for pharmaceutical drugs, imaging or a referral to a specialist if/when it isnecessary. Sometimes the combination of care from both your naturopathicdoctor and your medical doctor is the very best way to get you back to health!

We have come full circle! Happy new year friends! May your 2021 have more moments of ease, more joy and more self-compassion. I can’t wait to work with you this year

Love this perspective! Happy solstice friends, let’s not forget how important the well-being of the planet is to our own health - it is all connected.

Vitamin D is so important! Do you know your status?

An important part of my job is to investigate everything that is contributing to your current state of health so that I can get to the root cause of your concerns. Because no two people are alike, my treatment plans are always tailored to address any imbalances in YOUR life, and implemented in a way that works for YOU.

Ever wonder what a visit with a naturopathic doctor actually looks like? During your first visit we will spend up to 75 minutes reviewing yourhealth history to identify your major health concerns and goals. I will look at any existing lab work, and may perform a focused physical exam. Specialty labs, and/or additional blood work may be ordered if necessary to determine the root cause of your symptoms, before discussing treatment options with you, and implementing a treatment plan.

There are so many good reasons! You don’t have to wait until you are feeling unwell, prevention really is the best medicine

Finally, the answers to your burning questions! Head on over to my website for more, and feel free to comment below if you have more questions, I would love to hear from you!