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Dr. Nicole Edgar, ND

Helping you reduce your chronic pain & inflammation, so that you can have an improved quality of life

07/02/2026

Feeling heard should be part of good care.😊

Women are often expected to normalize symptoms that are affecting their quality of life.

In a supportive visit, feeling heard means having the time and space to explain what has been going on without being rushed. It means your symptoms are taken seriously, your questions are welcomed, and your health is looked at in context rather than as one isolated issue. It means leaving with a better understanding of what may be contributing, what the next steps are, and feeling more clear and supported than when you came in.

Good care should include listening, education, and space to look at the full picture.

You deserve to understand what is going on in your body.

If you are looking for support with your health journey. Book a free alignment call at the link in my bio 📲

06/19/2026

If summer suddenly feels unbearable, menopause may be part of the reason. ☀️🔥

As estrogen levels change, the body’s ability to regulate temperature can become more sensitive. That means warmer weather may amplify symptoms like:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Sleep disruptions
• Increased fatigue
• Heat intolerance

Add longer days, warmer nights, and dehydration into the mix, and it’s easy to see why many women feel more symptomatic during the summer months.

One of the most overlooked strategies? Hydration.

Adequate fluid intake can support energy, circulation, temperature regulation, and overall wellbeing especially when you’re spending more time outdoors or experiencing hot flashes and night sweats.

If you’re finding that summer feels different than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Your body is navigating a significant hormonal transition, and understanding these changes is the first step toward supporting them.

Are you team summer ☀️ or counting down until fall? 🍂

06/18/2026

A personal update 🩵

I am excited to share that my husband and I are expecting a baby, due in August 2026.

I know news like this can bring up different feelings for different people. I share it with a grateful heart and with respect for the many unique paths and experiences that exist. 🤍

With that in mind, I wanted to provide an update regarding my maternity leave plans.

My last day of practice before maternity leave will be August 14, 2026. I encourage patients who wish to continue care with me to book follow-up appointments in advance to ensure continuity of care before my leave begins.

My plan is to return to practice after Thanksgiving and initially offer virtual appointments only while I transition into this new chapter. With the return to in clinic appointments in December.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll share additional details and ensure all patients have the information they need to feel supported during my leave.

Thank you for being part of this community and for your continued trust and support. I am looking forward to this next adventure and to continuing to support you along your health journey. 🤍

06/16/2026

When you put it that way, my job does sound a little suspicious. 😅

The reality? I spend my days helping women understand symptoms that have often been dismissed, overlooked, or normalized for far too long.

Whether you’re struggling with hormone concerns, perimenopause, menopause, fatigue, digestive issues, irregular cycles, or simply don’t feel like yourself, my goal is to help uncover the “why” behind your symptoms and create a personalized plan to support your health.

Because “common” doesn’t always mean normal.

If you’ve been wondering whether naturopathic care might be the right fit for you, book a complimentary alignment call through the link in my bio. We’ll discuss your health goals, concerns, and how I can help support you on your journey. 🤍

06/02/2026

Understanding your reproductive hormones can provide valuable insight into cycle health, fertility, and overall hormonal balance.

1. Estrogen
Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports ovulation, bone health, brain function, and cardiovascular health. Testing can help assess ovarian function, menstrual irregularities, and perimenopausal changes.

2. Progesterone
Progesterone is produced after ovulation and helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy. It also supports mood, sleep, and cycle regularity. Progesterone is typically tested about 7 days after ovulation (often around day 21 of a 28-day cycle) to confirm ovulation and assess luteal phase function.

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
FSH stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles. Elevated levels may suggest diminished ovarian reserve or menopause, while lower levels may indicate issues with pituitary signaling. FSH is often tested on cycle days 2–4.

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
LH triggers ovulation and plays an important role in reproductive hormone production. Testing LH can help evaluate ovulatory function and conditions such as PCOS. Like FSH, it is commonly tested on cycle days 2–4.

📅 Timing matters.
Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle, which means testing on the appropriate day is essential for accurate interpretation. A hormone level is only meaningful when viewed in the context of where you are in your cycle, your symptoms, and your overall health picture.

Hormone testing isn’t about chasing numbers—it’s about understanding the story your body is telling and using that information to guide personalized care.

05/21/2026

Just because a symptom is common doesn’t mean it’s normal. 🙅‍♀️

Many women are taught to dismiss symptoms like:
• painful periods
• irregular cycles
• heavy bleeding
• severe PMS
• mood swings
• fatigue
• anxiety
• insomnia
• acne
• low mood

but these symptoms are often signals that the body needs deeper support.

Hormones, blood sugar, thyroid health, stress, inflammation, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies can all play a role in how women feel throughout the month.

You deserve more than being told to “just deal with it.”
Your symptoms are information and they deserve to be investigated, understood, and supported.

If you’re looking to better understand your symptoms and health goals, book a free complimentary alignment call through the link in my bio 🤍

05/19/2026

One of the easiest ways to support nutrition?
Eat with the seasons 🌿

May brings some incredible fresh ingredients that support digestion, liver health, fibre intake, and overall nutrient diversity.

Foods and herbs in season right now include:

Rhubarb
Fiddleheads
Kale
Asparagus
Dill
Cilantro

Seasonal foods often taste better, contain vibrant nutrients, and naturally encourage variety in the diet something the gut and microbiome love.

This time of year is perfect for:
🌿 fresh herbs in meals
🌿 spring salads
🌿 roasted asparagus
🌿 smoothies with greens
🌿 rhubarb compotes and baking

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with simply eating what’s growing around you. 🌱

05/12/2026

A major shift just happened in women’s health. 🤓

PCOS has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following an international consensus published in The Lancet.

And this change is about far more than terminology.

For years, the name “polycystic o***y syndrome” minimized the reality of the condition. Placing the focus on ovaries, despite the fact that PCOS impacts metabolism, insulin, cardiovascular risk, mood, fertility, inflammation, androgen levels, and more.

Many women with PCOS don’t even have ovarian cysts.

The new name better reflects what clinicians and patients have known for a long time, this is a complex, whole-body endocrine and metabolic condition.

The hope is that this change improves:
1. awareness
2. earlier diagnosis
3. research funding
4. comprehensive care
5. validation for patients

Because women deserve healthcare that reflects the full picture, not just one organ system. 💜

PCOS is one of the most common female conditions that I see in practice and can be significantly improved with the support of a naturopathic doctor and systemic support. Book a free alignment call at the link in my bio to learn more ☺️📲

05/06/2026

Menopause is often simplified to estrogen declining and hot flashes, but it’s much more than that.

It’s a full body transition that impacts metabolism, brain health, cardiovascular risk, and the way your body responds to stress and sleep.

This is why symptoms can show up as fatigue, brain fog, disrupted sleep, and weight changes, not just hot flashes.

When we understand menopause through this lens, it shifts the focus from just “getting through it” to actually supporting long-term health.

Menopause isn’t the end of something it’s a key opportunity to take a more proactive, preventative approach to your health.

If you’re looking for more support through your menopause journey book a complimentary alignment call at the link in my bio 📲

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