Dr. Kerri Dow, ND

02/28/2025

Important Information for New Brunswick Residents Seeking Naturopathic Care

If you're a resident of New Brunswick and have sought care from a naturopath or Naturopathic Doctor, this post is for you.

There are two distinct categories within the field of naturopathy:

Naturopathic Doctors (ND): These individuals have completed a rigorous, accredited 4-year, full-time program in naturopathic medicine.

Naturopaths: These practitioners may have varying levels of training, and their educational background may not meet the standards required to become a Naturopathic Doctor. You may sometimes see the lowercase "nd" after their name, which can indicate a different level of training.

It’s important to note that while many insurance companies offer coverage for "naturopathic services," this does not always reflect the level of training and expertise you'd expect from a fully accredited Naturopathic Doctor.

Until our province enacts formal regulation for this profession, it’s up to consumers to make informed decisions about their healthcare. If you’re seeking naturopathic care, understanding the difference between a fully qualified Naturopathic Doctor and other practitioners is essential.

For more details on how to distinguish between the two, I encourage you to read here:

The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) is the national non-profit professional association representing regulated (or, in unregulated jurisdictions, those who meet the criteria for regulation) naturopathic doctors.

11/07/2024

A step in the right direction. Hopefully this leads to full access. Abortion is healthcare.

Access to abortions in clinics has been restricted across New Brunswick because the government only covered the cost if they were performed in one of three hospitals.

10/29/2024

Top 10 reasons to consult with a Naturopathic Doctor:

1. You have digestive or hormonal concerns and aren't getting the help that you need.

2. You want to consult with an expert in health and wellness to help you sort through what information is applicable to your own situation.

3. Your blood work is ‘normal’ but you still feel bad.

4. You are interested in in-depth testing to get to the root of your issue.

5. You want to focus on prevention rather than waiting for problems to happen.

6. You want to spend more than 10 minutes with your healthcare provider so that they understand your concerns inside and out.

7. You have ‘vague’ symptoms: tired, stressed, generally feeling unwell, with no diagnosis (ie 'normal bloodwork').

8. You want a deeper understanding of your health concerns, what’s causing them and how they might be connected to each other.

9. You've spent way too much money on supplements you've seen on Instagram and you don't even know if they're actually right for you.

10. You want to thrive by leveraging the basics pillars of health: nutrition and lifestyle.

Bonus: YOU PROBABLY HAVE COVERAGE and we offer DIRECT-BILLING. Use it or lose it!

Providing a variety of naturopathic services including nutrition, hormone testing, B12 injections, supplements, SIBO testing, acupuncture. Focus on gut/digestive health. Dr. Kerri Dow, Naturopathic Doctor.

05/15/2024

Please note that May 22nd is the last day to pickup supplement orders from the office as we are closed from the 23rd until the afternoon of June 4th!

Send a message to learn more

05/08/2024

Doors are open for this online program!

Starts on May 20th.

You can either follow along with the group or 'DIY' at your own pace as the materials are yours to keep.

For more information:

Weekly meal plans with simple and delicious recipes. PLUS lists of foods to eat all of the time and foods to stay away from. 

04/18/2024

My sources are telling me that the High Fat Low Carb program may be coming out of the vault for a start time right after Mothers Day...

Make sure that you're on my email list so you don't miss out.

https://www.doctordow.ca/

12/19/2023

Please note that the clinic will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The clinic is open for supplement pickups until Friday, Dec 22nd.

Regular hours resume on Jan 2nd.

Have a happy holiday!

11/29/2023

By your late thirties/early forties, changes ARE starting to happen. Even IF your cycle is still coming like clockwork...

Symptoms can sometimes feel like a moving target as hormones are SHIFTING in a relatively LONG process lasting up to an entire decade before your period even ends.

If you are experiencing changes, speak to someone who is willing to listen to your story and look at the whole picture. A lot can be done to help ease you through this transition.

Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on digestive concerns and hormonal health.

10/26/2023

If you are hoping to start treatment before the end of the year, the time to book is NOW. Only a few 'New Patient' spots left in 2023.

05/30/2023

Please note that the office will be CLOSED for supplement pickups this Friday, June 2nd!

Please call the office or email to arrange pickups before Friday.

Thank you!

03/02/2022

⁣Women need to know about their bodies and they are not being taught about what’s happening in perimenopause. ⠀
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This really saddens me for a number of reasons but primarily because the hormonal changes in perimenopause can make women feel as though they are becoming unhinged. It’s crucial that we recognize this.⠀
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Estrogen is fluctuating wildly during perimenopause …..which translates into an emotional roller-coaster.⠀
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Meanwhile, progesterone is peacing out…which makes the estrogen highs and lows that much more difficult to endure.
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These hormonal shifts can take a huge toll on your mental health and the effects can last for YEARS since perimenopause is a relatively long process (beginning late thirties or early-mid forties for many women).⠀
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Symptoms may include:⠀
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✅Insomnia or waking through the night ⠀
-all month long or just before your period⠀
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✅Mood changes⠀
-depression or low mood⠀
-irritability⠀
-anxiety⠀
-rage⠀
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✅Decreased ability to handle stress⠀
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This is, by no means, an exhaustive list.⠀
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Note: these changes can happen while your menstrual cycle remains completely regular!⠀
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Hormonal changes can also cause heavier periods and/or shorter cycles (ie bleeding more frequently). ⠀
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Note, this typically isn’t something that can been measured on bloodwork (because of the fluctuations), so normal results do not rule out perimenopause. ⠀
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Although it is a normal process, there are NUMEROUS tools to help ease your way through it depending on what symptoms you are experiencing.⠀
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You do not have to suffer. ⠀
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Chat with your ND to see what is right for your situation and please know that you are not alone. xo

02/17/2022

⁣Most patients with gut issues also suffer from “extraintestinal symptoms” which is a fancy way of saying symptoms that are happening OUTSIDE of the gut. ⠀
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The catch is that they are still very much related to what is happening IN the gut.⠀
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Research has shown that more than 50% of people with IBS also suffer from fatigue. They also have 3x the chance of having anxiety and/or depression.⠀
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Joint pain is common in IBS/SIBO as there is increased absorption of endotoxins resulting in inflammation.⠀
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Fibromyalgia goes hand in hand with SIBO and this association is also demonstrated in the research. An altered microbiome can affect pain in a major way.⠀
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Headaches are very common when there are food sensitivities at play.⠀
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Reflux can also be caused by food sensitivities and/or SIBO.
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In other words, heal your gut and see what benefits follow.

Don't know where to start? I can help. ❤

Providing a variety of naturopathic medical services including nutrition, hormone testing, B12 injections, supplements, SIBO testing, acupuncture.