Lakeside Natural Medicine

Lakeside Natural Medicine Lakeside Natural Medicine is a naturopathic health and wellness practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Naturopathic Doctors Joanne Aponte, ND; Katarina Meister, ND & Sarah Axtell, ND Lakeside Natural Medicine combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of science to address the root cause of health issues. Special focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, weight loss, hormone balancing, and detoxification. Lakeside Natural Medicine is located in the same building as Sherwin Williams and the Chiropractic Company on the corner of Oakland and Edgewood Avenues. Naturopathic Doctors (ND): Dr. Sarah Axtell, ND and Dr. Joanne Aponte, ND are now available for in office or virtual
visits to address your health & wellness needs.

Doing everything “right” and still struggling to lose weight? ⚖️ You’re not alone.Sometimes you can be doing a lot of t...
09/11/2026

Doing everything “right” and still struggling to lose weight? ⚖️ You’re not alone.

Sometimes you can be doing a lot of the right things and still feel like you're fighting an uphill battle. 💛

Your weight is influenced by so much more than willpower, including genetics, hormones, metabolism, medications, environment, and lifestyle.

Choosing a GLP-1 isn’t “giving up” or taking the easy way out. 💪 It can be another tool to support your health while we continue working on the habits and foundations that matter for long-term health and sustainable results.

✨ Join Dr. Mackenzie Prentice and me for our GLP-1 Essentials Group Visit on Thursday, October 15!

We’ll cover:
💉 Microdosing GLP-1 medications
🥗 Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to make GLP-1s more effective
⚡ Common side effects & how to manage them
🧬 Nutrient deficiencies and protecting your nutrition
💪 Supporting muscle and overall health while taking GLP-1s
🔄 How to build habits that can make transitioning off GLP-1s easier

Plus, you’ll receive group support + a take-home guidebook with recipes and practical resources! 📖✨

Whether you’re already taking a GLP-1, considering one, or simply curious about whether it could be right for you, this visit is designed to help you feel informed, supported, and prepared.

📅 Thursday, October 15
📍 Lakeside Natural Medicine

Space is filling quickly! Call or email our office to reserve your spot.

09/10/2026

When you’re eating less, every bite matters.

One thing that doesn’t get enough attention with GLP-1s is what happens to micronutrients when you’re eating less food.

In a massive study, 1 in 5 people on a GLP-1 developed a nutrient deficiency within a year. And those side effects so many experience - fatigue, hair loss, constipation - are often directly related.

Without enough protein, calcium, and strength training, low intake can quietly chip away at muscle and bone.
You don’t need to eat perfectly, but make what you eat count.

If you’re on a GLP-1, get your levels checked and consider appropriate supplementation.

We cover nutrition, labs, and targeted supplementation in our GLP-1 group visit on Thursday, October 15. Email [email protected] or call the office at 414-939-8748 to reserve your spot!

It seems as if “wellness” has morphed into something you have to control perfectly. Fear-based, reductive, and quite oft...
09/06/2026

It seems as if “wellness” has morphed into something you have to control perfectly. Fear-based, reductive, and quite often elitist.

I became a naturopathic doctor to help people understand their bodies. Not fear them.

And I see more and more people who are afraid of their environment, their food, their bodies. My job is to help you feel more resilient and safer in your body. Based on SCIENCE and REAL LIFE, not fear.

When it comes to nutrition, overall dietary patterns matter far more than any one ingredient demonized that week.

The Global Burden of Disease Study, one of the largest analyses of diet and death, found one of the biggest risk factors linked to death was not what people were eating, but what they were not eating enough of: fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds.

That’s the MAJOR. Whether your blueberries are organic or conventional, or your bread has a “natural flavor,” that’s the MINOR.

Don’t get me wrong. I still buy organic when I can and read labels.

But I try not to let perfect be the enemy of good.

A conventional 🍎 is still better than no apple.
Farmed salmon and 🥦 is still a nourishing meal.
A salad tossed in a seed oil dressing is still vegetables doing amazing things for your body.

Of course individual tolerance matters. If you don’t feel good with something, don’t eat it.

But don’t cut foods just because a loud influencer told you to.

Stress. Fear. Overthinking. Perfectionism. Those are what’s wearing your body down.

We don’t have to view food through a reductive lens of fear in order to be healthy. Sending love to anyone struggling with this mindset 🫶

08/31/2026

Same goes for soy too! Phytoestrogens, found in flax and soy, can be so misunderstood.

Flax modulates estrogen in the body. The lignans in flax preferentially bind to the protective Beta estrogen receptor, which is why research shows they are not just safe, but protective.

In fact, flaxseeds have been shown to enhance the tumor-inhibiting effects of tamoxifen on estrogen-dependent breast cancer.

And not to mention the fiber and omega-3 fatty acids in flax! That’s what makes them not only a hormone super food but also good for your cholesterol, blood sugar, and brain.

Aim for 1-2 TBSP ground flaxseeds daily.

Comment FLAX and I’ll send you my Pumpkin Blueberry Flax Muffin recipe 🫐

08/20/2026

After 15 years of working with patients who want to lose weight, here’s what works:

1. Abundance > Scarcity. Let go of scarcity [what do I have to cut out?] and choose abundance [what can I INCLUDE to fuel my body?]. You can be mindful without being obsessive.

2. Fast Forgiveness. What makes people successful isn’t whether they get off track. You will. You’re human. What makes them successful is how fast they get back on track. Be kind to yourself, check guilt at the door. Progress not perfection!

3. Uncover your WHY. Comprehensive metabolic bloodwork can help - hormones, cortisol, thyroid, blood sugar, and insulin.

4. Cook 90% of your meals at home - but keep it SIMPLE. It doesn’t have to be extravagant. Have a similar meal schedule each week.

5. Balance blood sugar and lower insulin spikes with protein- and fiber-forward nutrition. When glucose increases, so does insulin. Insulin is a fat storage hormone. Protein and fiber slow the rise and keep you full longer.

6. Strength training and walking after meals. Non-negotiables for a healthy metabolism.

7. What about GLP-1s? If appropriate, they can be a powerful metabolic tool. But it’s crucial to combine them with lifestyle modifications.

You don’t have to cut out foods you love to lose weight and support blood sugar. You can be healthy and still fully live your life!

🥣 Click here for my overnight oats recipe and a link to my Metabolic Guidebook. https://lakesidenaturalmedicine.com/recipes/high-fiber-high-protein-overnight-oats-2/

08/19/2026

Feeling like you’re doing everything right but the scale still won’t budge?

Weight loss in midlife can be different. Hormonal changes, blood sugar, sleep, stress, nutrition, and medications like GLP-1s can all play a role.

That’s why we’re launching our Metabolic Health Group Visit Series🌿

These small-group, doctor-led visits are designed to give you the education, practical tools, and group support to help make real sustainable changes.

✨ Choose one or join us for both:

🥗 Eating for Weight Loss: Culinary Medicine
Friday, September 18 with Dr. Sarah Axtell

Learn what to actually eat and cook for weight loss and blood sugar control, on or off a GLP1. Includes nutrition education, group support, cooking demonstrations & tastings, and a take-home guidebook with over 70 recipes!

💉 GLP 101: All Things GLP-1
Thursday, October 15 with Dr. Mackenzie Prentice

Get answers about starting, taking, or transitioning off a GLP-1, including side effects, nutrient deficiencies, nutrition, lifestyle, and how to make these medications work better for you.

$150 per session | 9:30 AM or 12:30 PM

📍 Lakeside Natural Medicine | Shorewood, WI

Space is limited to keep these visits personal and interactive, and they fill quickly.

📞 Call 414-939-8748 or email [email protected] to save your spot!

Lifestyle FIRST. Lifestyle ALWAYS. 🌱

08/15/2026

Quick positive from the same study: they tested 20 olive oil-labeled products, and 90% of olive oil chips passed and 100% of dressings + mayos passed. So if you DO want to make a swap for chips or mayo, olive oil is the one that actually tested authentic.

Frustrating about the avocado oil part? Yes. We should get what we pay for and have standards for avocado oil purity.

But when it comes to our health, this is where we miss the forest for the trees.

Calling seed oils “toxic” and the cause of metabolic disease and widespread inflammation is misinformed, promoting orthorexia, and is culturally insensitive. The real issue isn’t the oil - it’s that calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods like chips, pastries, and fried foods are ultra-processed, hyperpalatable, and high in sugar + refined carbs and low in fiber + micronutrients. While these foods commonly contain seed oils, it doesn’t mean the oil is the problem.

Yes, seed oils are high in omega-6s, which can promote inflammation when we don’t get enough omega-3s to balance them out. The Standard American Diet is about 14:1 omega-6 to omega-3, we want closer to 4:1. So if you get enough omega-3s in your diet (salmon, walnuts, flax, chia, fish oil), no need to sweat the occasional seed oils.

At the end of the day, a chip is a chip - regardless of the oil. The bigger picture matters so much more: How often are you eating processed foods? Are you getting enough fiber-rich plant foods? Are you drinking enough water? Are you moving your body daily? Are you getting enough sleep? These things matter 100x more than if there’s canola oil in your salad dressing 🫶

08/09/2026

5 was hard…I have more to say 📣
Send this to your mom and your girlfriends

STAY UP TO DATE WITH YOUR SCREENINGS 🩺
Colonoscopy, mammograms, DEXA (bone density).

FOCUS ON FIBER 🫘 
10 grams/meal or 30 grams/day. Not just for digestion, but for hormones, cholesterol, and cancer prevention.

FOLLOW A MEDITERRANEAN DIET 🥬 🫒 🐟 
Greens, fish, olive oil, beans. This is the most evidence-based diet to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, & heart disease.

DRINK GREEN TEA 🍵 
2-3 cups per day is associated with a 44% lower risk of cognitive decline. It also has potent anti-cancer properties.

LIFT WEIGHTS 🏋️‍♀️ 
Muscle is your longevity superpower.

KNOW YOUR LABS 🧪 A standard lipid panel isn’t enough.
Heart risk - ask about:
hsCRP / Homocysteine / NMR Lipid Panel / ApoB / Lp(a)

Additional preventative labs I check on most patients:
Vitamin D / CBC / CMP / Iron + Ferritin / HgA1C / Insulin / Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4) / B12/ Zinc

TREAT SLEEP AS A SACRED ACT ✨

Address

3510 N Oakland Avenue #203
Shorewood, WI
53211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14149398748

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