Women's Health, Hormone Health, Perimenopause and menopause Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND Women's Health, Hormone Health, Perimenopause and menopause Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND

Menopause Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Benefits, Risks

If you've started looking into menopause hormone therapy (MHT), you've probably noticed that there are a lot of conflicting opinions online.

Some articles describe it as life-changing. Others still warn that it's dangerous.

So which is true?

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Hormone Health, Women's Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND Hormone Health, Women's Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND

Why Your Morning Coffee is Sabotaging Your 3:00 PM Focus

We’ve all been there. It’s 3:00 PM, and the "Brain Fog" has officially moved in. Your focus is shot, your patience is thin, and you’re eyeing the pantry for something salty or sweet.

You probably think you just need another cup of coffee. But the truth? Your first cup of coffee—the one you drank three minutes after waking up—is the reason you’re crashing now.

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Women's Health, Hormone Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND Women's Health, Hormone Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND

How to choose the best form of birth control for you

Choosing the right birth control is a deeply personal decision, and one that can impact your hormones, energy, cycle, skin, and overall well-being. Whether you're preventing pregnancy, managing hormone-related symptoms, or just wanting to better understand your cycle, there’s a method of contraception that’s right for you.

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Hormone Health, Women's Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND Hormone Health, Women's Health Dr. Brittany Jeffries, ND

The Truth About PMS: Symptoms, Causes, and Natural Solutions

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading that week before your period, you’re not alone. PMS—or premenstrual syndrome—is something many women experience, but it doesn’t have to be something you just live with. As a naturopathic doctor in Kelowna, I see so many patients struggling with mood swings, bloating, irritability, and fatigue, not realizing that natural solutions exist.

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