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lunahealthclinic, 325 Howe Street, Unit #101, Vancouver, BC (2025)

11/12/2025

At Luna Health Clinic, we offer fetal monitoring ultrasounds throughout pregnancy to assess fetal growth, development, and overall well-being.

Below is an outline of what’s included at different stages of pregnancy. 🤰🏻

🌙 Early Pregnancy (5–14 Weeks): Growth & Dating Scan

This ultrasound helps confirm a healthy, developing pregnancy and determine gestational age.

🌟 What’s assessed:

- Gestational age and fetal growth — measurements such as CRL (crown–rump length) and GS (gestational sac)
- Fetal heart rate
- Pregnancy location — confirming intrauterine vs. ectopic pregnancy
- Viability — whether the pregnancy appears to be developing normally
- Singleton or multiple pregnancy

🌙 Results:

You’ll receive a verbal summary of how your baby is tracking and next steps at your appointment.

A detailed report, images, and video clips are provided within 3–5 days. 📝

✨ Book your fetal monitoring ultrasound today: https://lunahealthclinic.janeapp.com

11/10/2025

🤔 What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?

A compounding pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy that creates customized medications tailored to the unique needs of each patient. ✨

Rather than relying only on standardized, mass-produced products, compounding pharmacists can adjust dosage, form, or ingredients to create something that is individualized for the patient.

Why Naturopathic Doctors Love Compounding Pharmacies

🌼 Personalized dosing: Ideal for patients who need lower or specific doses not available commercially.

🌼 Alternative forms: Capsules, creams, liquids, or lozenges customized for comfort, absorption, or taste.

🌼 Fewer additives: Formulations can exclude common allergens, dyes, or fillers.

🌼 Targeted combinations: Allows for tailored blends of nutrients, hormones, or botanicals to support individualized care.

Compounding brings flexibility, precision, and personalization helping prescribing doctors create treatment plans that truly match each person’s needs and sensitivities.

Personalized medicine at its best.

Book a discovery call with Dr. Bri Takesh*ta, ND, to discover how compounding can enhance your individualized care. 🌙

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11/07/2025

Iron is essential for energy, oxygen transport, and healthy red blood cell production, but not all iron supplements are created equal. 🩸

👇🏼 Let’s break it down the different forms of iron supplements:

🌙 Non-Heme Iron

* Found in plant-based foods (like spinach, beans, lentils) and in many standard supplements such as ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate.
* Absorption: Around 2–20%, and can be influenced by other foods (like calcium, coffee, or tea).
* Disadvantages:
* More likely to cause digestive upset, constipation, or nausea in sensitive individuals.

🌙 Heme Iron
* Sourced from animal-based forms of iron (often bovine or porcine hemoglobin).
* Absorption: Around 15–35%, and less affected by diet or gut factors.
* Advantages:
* Better tolerated for many individuals
* More efficiently raises ferritin and hemoglobin
* Requires smaller doses for similar effect

For those struggling with low iron if oral or heme-based supplements aren’t enough, iron infusions can be a highly effective option to quickly restore iron storage levels and support energy and recovery.

Book a discovery call with Dr. Bri Takesh*ta if you are struggling with low iron. 💛

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11/04/2025

Skin Health in Kids: Eczema or Aggravating Infection? 💭

When your child’s eczema flares up, it can be hard to know if eczema is being triggered by an environmental factor, a specific food or if there is also an aggravating infection.

👇🏼 Here are some ways to help you tell the difference between eczema and an exacerbating infection:

🌟 Eczema flare-ups often look like:
* Dry, rough, or scaly patches
* Itchy skin (especially at night)
* Redness that comes and goes
* Clear fluid or mild oozing if scratched

🌟 Signs of infection (on top of eczema) may include:
* Yellow crusting or honey-colored scabs
* Increased redness, swelling, or warmth
* Sudden worsening or spreading rash
* Pus, oozing, or small blisters
* Fever or your child seeming unwell

Eczema weakens the skin barrier, making it easier for bacteria (often Staph aureus) to cause infection. Identifying infection early allows for proper treatment and helps prevent scarring or further irritation.

If your child experiences recurrent eczema and are wanting to identify what factors could be contributing, book a discovery call with Dr. Bri Takesh*ta, ND. 🌙

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11/03/2025

Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and irritated skin. It is common in children but can occur at any age.

Eczema isn’t just a skin issue, it is a reflection of the body’s immune balance, skin barrier function, gut health and environment.

🌟 Common Triggers That Can Contribute to Flares:

🧖 Skin barrier stressors:
* Fragranced soaps or detergents
* Long, hot baths or showers
* Wool or synthetic clothing
* Skin Infections

🍳 Food sensitivities:
* Dairy, eggs, gluten, soy, or nuts can sometimes aggravate symptoms (especially in children)

❄️ Environmental factors:
* Seasonal changes, dryness, or humidity
* Dust mites, pollen, mold, or pet dander

😰 Internal stressors:
* Emotional stress
* Imbalances in the gut microbiome or immune system

Supporting eczema naturally focuses on hydrating the skin, identifying individual triggers, and supporting gut and immune health for long-term balance.

If your child experiences recurrent eczema and are wanting to identify what factors could be contributing, book a discovery call with Dr. Bri Takesh*ta, ND. 🌙

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10/30/2025

DID YOU KNOW?💭

In addition to menstruation, around 5-13% of women experience bleeding or spotting in between cycles.🩸

There are a number of reasons why this happens. Most of the time it’s nothing to worry about, but other times it may indicate a gynaecological problem, hormone imbalance or even pregnancy. So let’s talk about ovulation bleeding and spotting, how it is different from your period, and what it means for your health.

Keep an eye out for our next post!👀

10/29/2025

Struggling to conceive, pregnancy loss, and undergoing fertility treatment can be some of the most stressful endeavours you have ever gone through.

🌋It can feel like a volcano of emotions is brewing inside of you but somehow, you keep putting your head down and focusing on the next task in front of you or the next article to read. It can feel like you have a problem to be solved and there is no time to be slowed down by feelings. The challenge is that when we are running on autopilot and not making space for the emotions growing underneath, they can continue to get stronger. Many patients report that eventually this volcano of emotions explodes and sometimes at an inopportune time.💥

As health care professionals, we say that the "only way out is through" and often taking space and time to be with your emotions is the way through.💫

If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotion but don't know where to start, consider booking a session or discovery call with our Registered Clinical Counsellor, Leeya Schachter.🌙

There are many ways to support you with these emotions and to take some of the weight of them off of your shoulders.

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10/28/2025

At Luna Health Clinic, our Naturopathic Doctors offer a wide range of private pay conventional and comprehensive testing options to support your diagnosis and treatment plan. 🌙

* Standard LifeLabs blood testing
* Thyroid panel testing
* Blood sugar and insulin testing
* Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity testing
* Pregnancy tests
* Pap smears and HPV testing
* NIPS (Non-Invasive Prenatal Genetic Screening Test) by Invitae
* DUTCH female and male s*x hormone analysis
* DUTCH adrenal stress and cortisol hormone analysis
* DNALabs Lifestyle genetic testing
* RMA Food sensitivity testing
* GI-Map comprehensive digestion and stool analysis
* GI Effects comprehensive digestion & stool analysis
* Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) testing
* MicrogenDX PCR Urine & Vaginal testing
* NutraEval nutrient deficiency testing
* Oxidative Stress and Environmental toxin testing
* Mycotoxin and mould testing
* Heavy Metal testing
* Streptococcal titer testing (PANDAS)
* Cunningham Panel (PANDAS/PANS/AE)
* Lyme + Co-Infection Testing
* Autoimmune and inflammatory testing
* Immune dysfunction testing

Discover the right testing options for your health journey. 🩺

Book a visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors to discuss which labs are right for you and get started on a personalized care plan today. 💚

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10/24/2025

Do you find yourself feeling bloated after eating? It’s a common discomfort, but there are several gentle ways to find relief naturally. 👇🏼

🌙 Sip on warm lemon water: Start your day with warm water with fresh squeezed lemon. The warmth is soothing to the digestive system, and the subtle bitterness of the lemon will help to stimulate activity in your GI tract, including production of digestive enzymes. Option to substitute lemon for apple cider vinegar or add ginger for additional digestive support.

🌙 Eat slowly and chew thoroughly: when we rush, eat in a frantic state or eat mindlessly, we tend to swallow more air which can contribute to bloating and compromise digestion.

🌙 Identify and remove food triggers: Pay attention to how you feel after eating certain foods and identify patterns. Remove these foods or consider preparation techniques, for example soaking and rinsing legumes to remove phytic acid that causes bloating.

🌙 Incorporate probiotics: Probiotics are live bacteria that contribute to a healthy gut microbiome. Having a balanced gut flora can improve digestion and reduce symptoms such as bloating. Some examples of probiotic-rich foods include yogurt, kimchi, miso and kombucha.

🌙 Move your body: Gentle exercise is a great way to get things moving, including the gas that can cause bloating. A short walk after a meal can encourage your digestive system to process food more efficiently as well as support stable blood sugar. Yoga postures that focus on compressing and releasing the abdomen can also offer relief.

For more ways to support your digestion and address related concerns, book an appointment with our Nutritionist, Julia today.

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10/22/2025

We’re currently having trouble hearing callers clearly due to a phone line issue. Our team is in touch with our Internet and phone provider, and we expect things to be improved in the next 24 hours. ☎️

In the meantime, please reach us by email at info@lunahealthclinic.com 💌

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 🙏

10/21/2025

The ebb and flow of your monthly cycle dictates so much of how you feel. The balance of hormones is involved in mood, fertility, the quality of menstrual cycles, and so much more!

Let’s understand the cycle a little more:

Menstruation Day 1 to ~ Day 7
▫️Your cycle starts on day 1, the first day of bleeding
▫️Your hormones estrogen & progesterone are both low
▫️Days of bleeding ranges anywhere from 3-7 days

Follicular phase Day 1 to ~ Day 13
▫️During this phase, estrogen is in charge
▫️In your body, estrogen is facilitating proliferation of the endometrial tissue to prepare for implantation (pregnancy!)
▫️Towards the end of this phase we see a LH surge
▫️This leads into the next phase:

Ovulation ~ Day 14
▫️The LH surge triggers ovulation - the release of an egg into the fallopian tube
▫️The date of ovulation differs depending on the length of your cycle
▫️This is the time of the month where you are most fertile

Luteal phase ~ Day 15 to menstruation
▫️Progesterone is highest in this phase of the cycle and is the star of the show
▫️Estrogen also sees it’s smaller second peak in this phase
▫️If there was fertilization - progesterone helps maintain a healthy pregnancy
▫️If not - progesterone and estrogen both decrease and we shed our endometrial tissue - starting the cycle over again

✨Do you want to know more about these 4 phases? Do you want to get more in tune with your own cycle? Book an Initial Consultation with Dr. Schiavon!

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10/17/2025

IV & injection therapy involves the administration of nutrients through either intravenous (IV) access or intramuscular (IM) injection. The benefits of this type of therapy include:

🌟 BYPASS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
By administering nutrients through the IV or IM route, nutrients bypass the digestive system and are absorbed to a higher degree. Unlike oral supplements, their absorption and utilization is not dependent on digestive function (which, if hindered, results in lower absorption of nutrients).

🌟 HIGHER DOSES OF NUTRIENTS
Because nutrients bypass the digestive system, we are able to administer nutrients at a higher dose. With oral supplementation, we are limited in how high we can dose nutrients due to risk of gastric irritation and other unpleasant side effects.

🌟 FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
With IV and injection therapy, we are able to completely individualize each formula to suit your treatment plan and needs. This allows us to provide effective, individualized treatment to each and every patient.

If you’re interested in IV or injection therapy, book in with our NDs at Luna Health Clinic to learn more about how it can benefit you.

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