Dr. Sara Hyde, ND

07/10/2024

Dr. Hyde is now seeing patients from a new clinic, Kava Collaborative Health, in South Portland, Maine. She sees patients residing in Maine both virtually and in person, and takes several insurances. Find out more at www.kavahealth.org
Thanks for being here!

Kava Collaborative Health is a Naturopathic Clinic in South Portland, Maine providing affordable access to personalized and compassionate healthcare.

09/26/2023

New on the blog! Dr. Sara's reading list

There is a lot of information out there. If you’re feeling overwhelmed— or maybe just looking for a little inspiration— here’s a list of health & wellness related books that I find myself recommending to friends, family, patients, and colleagues time and again. I love recommendations, to...

04/17/2023

May all beings be filled with loving kindness
May all beings be happy and healthy
May all beings be connected and calm
May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature
May all beings live in peace

🌷

10/10/2022

Sharing this utterly delicious, souped-up, glamorized recipe (courtesy of the lovely 😎)….. 2 months late 😂

But hey, if you’ve got some late season tomatoes lying around that you didn’t know what to do with, problem solved!

Ingredients:
14 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed
1 lemon, squeezed
3 (or 6, go nuts) garlic cloves
3 tbsp tahini
Salt, to taste

Pulse in a food processor
Slowly add water until desired consistency is reached

For the Topping:
Chopped tomatoes
Zaatar
Salt
Olive oil

Make a well in the center for the chopped tomatoes and then drizzle the whole thing with mo’ olive oil, zaatar and salt.

It’s 😘 (chefs kiss)

10/07/2022

What makes us different from other practitioners?

The two biggest factors that stand out to me are the *time* we take with patients and our *philosophy*

Naturopathic Philosophy:
- We are trained to treat you as the unique individual you are
- We always look for the root cause
- The doctor/patient relationship is a therapeutic relationship that has the potential to be healing in and of itself
- We spend time listening to your story and how you got to where you are on your journey
- We educate you so that you can feel empowered to take charge of your health on your terms
- We often have different standards for optimal health (this can be anything from lab values, vitamin/nutrient RDA's, to specific treatment goals)

Health is not a lack of disease but a presence of body, mind and spirit well-being.

Not working with a healthcare provider who ticks these boxes?

Find a provider who respects you, listens to you, validates your experience and sees you as more than just your symptoms.

Click the link below to find an ND in your area: https://naturopathic.org/search/custom.asp?id=5613

Live in New Mexico or Maine? I'd love to work together. Click the link in my bio to learn more or get scheduled.

08/24/2022

07/30/2022

☝🏻Let me first start by saying antibiotics have done wonders *for me, in certain cases.* BUT, many cases of mastitis are not bacterial (and thus won't respond to antibiotics).

➡️ Sidebar: antibiotics are necessary and lifesaving, but let's be judicial about prescribing and taking them only when absolutely necessary.

🤯There is also an inflammatory type of mastitis, which is when breastmilk leaks from the ducts into the interstitial space within the breast causing a local (and sometimes systemic) inflammatory response.

🧘The best course of action here? Yep, you got it. We need to calm the inflammatory response.

🌀That means limiting heat, contrary to what is often encouraged. caveat: heat can be helpful for *short periods just before pumping or feeding, but caution adding too much heat to already inflamed tissue.

🌀It means doubling up on antioxidants to protect issues from oxidative damage.

🌀It also means massaging breast tissue *gently* to encourage blood and lymph flow without aggravating already angry and inflamed tissue.

The reality is, mastitis is a b*tch.

When I was IN it, I didn't have the energy to do contrast hydrotherapy, epsom salt soaks, or any of the other well meaning (but seemingly impossible) things I knew would help me feel better. I couldn't even lift my 9 lb baby! Give yourself some grace, and work with a health care provider who can help you recognize signs you may need a higher force intervention.

As with most things, prevention is key.
Does your baby have a proper latch? Do you have the proper fl**ge fit?
Are you drinking enough water? Getting enough rest?
Asking for help when you need it?Taking (the right) probiotics?
➡️The skin microbiome in and around the breasts matter!

These are the remedies I reached for when I started feeling the fever and pain creep in:
Echinacea
Homeopathic phytolacca
Liposomal vitamin C

I would use other remedies for prevention.

This is not medical advice, but meant to be educational. Consult with your healthcare provider regarding any changes to your supplements and proper dosing for YOU (because that's what individualized care is all about) 💛

07/30/2022

☝🏻Let me first start by saying antibiotics have done wonders *for me, in certain cases.* BUT, many cases of mastitis are not bacterial (and thus won't respond to antibiotics).

➡️ Sidebar: antibiotics are necessary and lifesaving, but let's be judicial about prescribing and taking them only when absolutely necessary.

🤯There is also an inflammatory type of mastitis, which is when breastmilk leaks from the ducts into the interstitial space within the breast causing a local (and sometimes systemic) inflammatory response.

🧘The best course of action here? Yep, you got it. We need to calm the inflammatory response.

🌀That means limiting heat, contrary to what is often encouraged. caveat: heat can be helpful for *short periods just before pumping or feeding, but caution adding too much heat to already inflamed tissue.

🌀It means doubling up on antioxidants to protect issues from oxidative damage.

🌀It also means massaging breast tissue *gently* to encourage blood and lymph flow without aggravating already angry and inflamed tissue.

The reality is, mastitis is a b*tch.

When I was IN it, I didn't have the energy to do contrast hydrotherapy, epsom salt soaks, or any of the other well meaning (but seemingly impossible) things I knew would help me feel better. I couldn't even lift my 9 lb baby! Give yourself some grace, and work with a health care provider who can help you recognize signs you may need a higher force intervention.

As with most things, prevention is key.
Does your baby have a proper latch? Do you have the proper fl**ge fit?
Are you drinking enough water? Getting enough rest?
Asking for help when you need it?Taking (the right) probiotics?
➡️The skin microbiome in and around the breasts matter!

These are the remedies I reached for when I started feeling the fever and pain creep in:
Echinacea
Homeopathic phytolacca
Liposomal vitamin C

I would use other remedies for prevention.

This is not medical advice, but meant to be educational. Consult with your healthcare provider regarding any changes to your supplements and proper dosing for YOU (because that's what individualized care is all about) 💛