Dr. Melanie Craig, ND
S202, 376 Churchill Ave N K1Z5C3 Ottawa, ON, Canada

In order to do my part in reducing the spread of COVID-19, I will be continuing with new and follow-up appointments via phone or secure video consultation only. Unfortunately, this means that all acupuncture visits will need to be rescheduled to a later time. For patients who currently have appointments booked, I will be in touch directly. For those wishing to book follow-up appointments or have an initial consultation, please send me a message directly or click the link ...in my bio to book online. Thank you for your continued support! See more

Garth is enjoying the sun, I’m doing some patient research, we’re both pretending it’s not -25 outside . . What are you up to this chilly Saturday??

Struggling with what foods to keep on hand? Dr. Brighten shares what her family is doing to prepare, along with some recipes and sample meals plans! Please remember to check with your family doctor or naturopathic doctor before starting any new supplements or medications at this time.

In order to do my part in reducing the spread of COVID-19, I will be continuing with new and follow-up appointments via phone or secure video consultation only. Unfortunately, this means that all acupuncture visits will need to be rescheduled to a later time. For patients who currently have appointments booked, I will be in touch directly. For those wishing to book follow-up appointments or have an initial consultation, please send me a message directly or click the link ...in my bio to book online. Thank you for your continued support! See more

Weight management often goes far beyond eating well and exercising. Most of my patients who have struggled with weight management have already tried everything. They’ve done keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, plant based, low carb, calorie counting, etc. ... They’ve tried cardio, HIIT, resistance training, and everything in between. They’ve seen their family doctors and been told their blood work is normal. They are exhausted and they are frustrated with putting in the effort and not seeing the results. They need a new approach. If this sounds like you, read the article below that summarizes the often missing puzzle pieces in the bigger picture. https://fullscript.com//factors-that-influence-weight-gain

Before buying every hair growth supplement you can find at the health food store, it’s important to dig a bit deeper to uncover the underlying cause of your hair loss. Once your likely underlying cause is determined, your practitioner can put together a treatment plan specific to you! Here are the I see in practice: ) - suboptimal or deficient levels of iron, vitamin D, or vitamin B12 can lead to hair loss (or a shorten...ed growth phase). other nutrients can also impact hair loss; these are just the most common I see in practice ) - hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) can lead to hair loss or thinning (if this is you, the next step is to determine why your thyroid isn’t functioning properly) ) - elevated levels of DHT (), a more potent form of testosterone, contribute to male/female pattern hair loss. this is one of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS ) - this can be NORMAL, and will typically resolve on it’s own within 12 months post delivery. if you think you are losing excessively or feel like something is off, its worth looking into your nutrient status and thyroid function with your doctor ) - hormonal birth control, hormone replacement therapy, accutane, blood pressure and cholesterol meds, antidepressants, and even NSAIDs can result in hair loss or thinning. speak with your doctor if your hair loss started or worsened after beginning any medication or supplement If you experience hair loss or thinning, do you know root cause? #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathottawa #ottawand #hairloss #hairthinning #haircare #alopecia #hairgrowth #pcos #hashimotos #postpartum #hypothyroidism #womenshealth #hormonalhealth #postbirthcontrolsyndrome #birthcontrol #accutane See more

Garth is enjoying the sun, I’m doing some patient research, we’re both pretending it’s not -25 outside . . What are you up to this chilly Saturday??