Dr. Kim Callaghan, Naturopathic Doctor

08/24/2026

Back to School – More Sleep, Please!

If I could recommend one thing to help children begin a successful school year, it would be sleep. Sleep, sleep, and more sleep. Summer is full of late nights, vacations, campfires and relaxed routines. It’s easy for bedtimes to drift later and later. Then suddenly it’s the week before school starts and everyone is wondering how they’re going to be asleep by 8:00 p.m....

If I could recommend one thing to help children begin a successful school year, it would be sleep. Sleep, sleep, and more sleep. Summer is full of late nights, vacations, campfires and relaxed rout…

08/13/2026

I Yelled at Another Driver – Is this Perimenopause?!

Maybe. During perimenopause hormones can be unpredictable. And contrary to the old trope “it’s just hormones”, the effects can be a big deal. In the last few years, research has shown that hormones work throughout the body - not just for reproductive bits and pieces. And, research is showing that progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone work directly in the brain and entire nervous system....

Maybe. During perimenopause hormones can be unpredictable. And contrary to the old trope “it’s just hormones”, the effects can be a big deal. In the last few years, research has shown that hormones…

08/05/2026

Perimenopause and Joint Pain: Are Your Aches Hormonal?

Many women are surprised when they develop aching joints and sore muscles during perimenopause or menopause. They may wonder if they're developing arthritis, if they've overdone their exercise routine, or if it's simply part of getting older. In many cases, fluctuating and declining estrogen levels play a significant role. Estrogen does much more than regulate menstrual cycles. It also helps maintain healthy joints, muscles, connective tissue, and controls inflammation throughout the body....

Many women are surprised when they develop aching joints and sore muscles during perimenopause or menopause. They may wonder if they’re developing arthritis, if they’ve overdone their e…

07/30/2026

Could My Headaches and Migraines be from Perimenopause?

Perimenopause and menopause can bring many changes that are not always immediately recognized as being related to shifting hormones. For example, headaches and migraines may begin in the late 30s or early 40s, and it may not be obvious that hormonal changes are contributing to these symptoms. As menstrual cycles begin to change, it can also become more difficult to determine whether headaches are associated with ovulation, PMS, or menstruation itself....

Perimenopause and menopause can bring many changes that are not always immediately recognized as being related to shifting hormones. For example, headaches and migraines may begin in the late 30s o…

07/21/2026

New blog post!

Peri-menopause, Menopause, Perinatal health, Women's Health, Children's Health in Toronto's West End

07/21/2026

Be Healthy for Adventures in Midlife and Beyond!

Midlife is often a time when the veil lifts. As Jane Fonda describes it, we enter our “third act” with a greater awareness that time is precious. There is a renewed sense of purpose—a recognition that now is the time to focus on what matters most and to pursue the dreams and experiences that may have been waiting for years....

Midlife is often a time when the veil lifts. As Jane Fonda describes it, we enter our “third act” with a greater awareness that time is precious. There is a renewed sense of purpose—a recognition t…

07/03/2026

It's true! Come on over to the conference in October! Whoot!
I'm proud to be speaking at OANDCon2026: IGNITE this October, and I'd love to see you there.
This year's conference is something special. Ontario's naturopathic community is gathering at a pivotal moment for the profession, and the education lineup is the strongest it's ever been.
OAND is offering a last chance Canada Day Flash Sale of 25% off from July 1–3 only. Don't miss it.
For just $449, you can earn a significant number of Category A CE credits toward your CONO requirements, collaborate with this incredible community, a full and exciting trade show floor all while supporting the Association that is advocating for you!
To register, head to oand.org/events/oandcon26

04/09/2026

Endometriosis often doesn't show up on imaging. Clinical presentation points clearly in the right direction!

03/09/2026

More research please!!!!

03/04/2026