Dr. Jessica Maguire, ND, RN

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Dr. Jessica Maguire, ND, RN

As an Naturopathic Doctor and RN, I aim to foster an open and honest health community.

11/07/2025

🔍 Understanding the Spectrum of NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)

NAFLD doesn’t happen overnight. It unfolds gradually — and the earlier we step in, the better the outcome.

🩺 Step 1: NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)
Fat begins to accumulate in the liver — often without symptoms.

Step 2: NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis)
Inflammation develops as the liver reacts to ongoing stress.

Step 3: Fibrosis
The liver starts to scar, but can still heal with proper support.

Step 4: Cirrhosis
Extensive scarring disrupts normal function.

Step 5: Liver Failure / Cancer
The most advanced stage — prevention and early care are key to never reaching this point.

💚 Evidence shows lifestyle changes — especially combining diet + exercise — significantly improve liver enzymes and metabolic health
(PMID: 35176096, PMID 38004223).

Your liver health is metabolic health. Supporting it early changes the course of your wellbeing.

11/04/2025

🧬 Did you know? Approximate estimates suggest the adult Canadian population living with fatty liver (i.e., Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD) may be ≥ 20 %, possibly even higher.

The reason? This condition often exists silently—until imaging or symptoms lead to investigation.

Because NAFLD sits within the spectrum of liver change (from fat accumulation → inflammation → fibrosis), early recognition matters: intervene before more advanced liver or metabolic damage sets in.

10/27/2025

It’s Not Your Fault

Endometriosis is not your fault.
It’s influenced by genetics, immune balance, and hormones—things outside your control.

But there are ways to manage it.
--> With naturopathic care, lifestyle changes, and medical support

🫶 many people find real relief and hope.

10/25/2025

Endometriosis pain isn’t just hormonal — it’s also neurological and inflammatory.
Supporting your body through nutrition, key nutrients, and natural compounds like PEA can make a real difference.

✨ Small changes, consistent support, better days ahead.

10/23/2025

Endometriosis “stage” doesn’t tell the whole story.

Someone with stage 1 can have severe pain, while another with stage 4 might have mild symptoms.

Pain depends on inflammation, nerves, and how your body processes signals — not just the number of lesions.

If you’re in pain, it’s real, no matter your stage.

10/21/2025

Endometriosis: Getting a Diagnosis

Did you know the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is still a laparoscopy?
That’s when a doctor looks inside the pelvis with a small camera to confirm endometrial-like tissue.

But even before surgery, symptoms matter — things like chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, infertility or pain with in*******se can be strong clues.

If this sounds like you, talk to your doctor.
You deserve answers, validation, and care that looks at the whole picture. 💛

09/28/2025

Heart disease is women’s number-one killer — let’s talk about what’s happening in Canada 🇨🇦

In Canada, heart disease and stroke now claim the lives of tens of thousands of women each year, and in 2016, 12% more women than men died from these conditions — making cardiovascular disease a leading cause of premature death among women

According to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, heart disease kills more Canadian women than breast cancer — yet many of us are far less aware of this risk

Let’s change how we think about women’s hearts — prevention matters.

09/22/2025

💪 Train with your cycle, not against it.

✨ In the follicular phase (after your period → ovulation), estrogen rises and strength, energy, and recovery peak → this is the time to lift heavier and push harder.

✨ In the luteal phase (before your period), progesterone climbs and energy may dip → it’s totally okay to scale back, focus on mobility, steady cardio, or recovery.

👉 Men’s testosterone is steady day-to-day, so they don’t experience the same cyclical shifts. For women, honoring these phases can help reduce burnout, prevent injury, and maximize results.

📌 Work smarter, not harder. Your hormones can guide the way.

09/19/2025

🌸 ADHD & Perimenopause – What’s Going On? 🌸

Did you know that some women begin noticing ADHD-like symptoms (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, mental “scatteredness”) during perimenopause?

Here’s why: as estrogen levels start to fluctuate, they also affect the brain chemicals (like dopamine and serotonin) that help us with focus, motivation, and memory. In simple terms, the hormonal changes of perimenopause can make the brain feel like it’s “working through fog,” even in women who never had ADHD before.

✨ The good news? Naturopathic medicine offers supportive strategies. For example, balancing blood sugar through nutrition is one way to steady energy and reduce brain fog. Stable energy helps the brain process information more smoothly—making focus a little easier.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And there are holistic, supportive approaches that can help you feel more like you again. 💚

09/14/2025

🌿 Continuing to Grow for My Patients 🌿

Perimenopause and menopause can feel like uncharted territory, and I want my patients to know they don’t have to navigate it alone.

I’ve recently started another course with the Advanced Naturopathic Mentorship Program — one that is both deeply evidence-based and on the cutting edge of new research. My goal is to continually expand my knowledge so I can better support women:
✨ entering perimenopause
✨ moving through the ups and downs of perimenopause
✨ transitioning into menopause with confidence

The science in this area is evolving quickly, and I’m committed to blending the latest research with a compassionate, whole-person approach.

Here’s to making this journey one that feels supported, informed, and empowering. 💜

09/11/2025

Do you ever feel the winter blues? 🌥️
Less sunlight means lower vitamin D — a key nutrient for both mood support and a strong immune system (especially as colds and flus make the rounds).

✅ The best way to know if you’re getting enough? A simple blood test.
This can be ordered by your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or naturopathic doctor.

Testing helps ensure you’re in the optimal range and guides safe supplementation so you can feel your best all winter long. 🌿✨

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