by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Jul 22, 2025 | Energy, Hormones, Wellness
By Dr. Kristin Spark, ND – Waterloo Naturopath at Verdure Wellness Clinic If you’re feeling drained lately, you’re not alone. While coffee might seem like the go-to fix, it can lead to energy crashes, sore stomaches, and sleep disruption. The good news? There are...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Jun 24, 2025 | Hormones, Mental health
You slept eight hours (okay, maybe seven and a half). You’ve cut back on caffeine. You even said no to that late-night Netflix binge. And still—you’re tired. I am talking bone-deep tired. The kind of fatigue that doesn’t go away with a nap or a good night’s...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Oct 22, 2018 | Adrenal, Health, Hormones, Mental health, Resources, Testing, Vitamins, Wellness
How does your body cope with stress? What happens when you experience stress? Do your palms or underarms get sweaty? Does your heart rate increase? Do your cheeks flush? Do you feel light headed or dizzy? These are common reactions to stressors and are signals that...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Mar 9, 2018 | Cancer prevention, Cleanse, Detoxification, Diets, Foods, Health, Hormones, Wellness
Estrogen is an important and powerful hormone that plays a crucial role in a women’s life. Estrogen effects many of the bodies tissues, but most importantly the ovaries, uterus, breast tissue and the cardiovascular tissues (heart, arteries and veins). With the...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Nov 16, 2017 | Cancer prevention, Cardiovascular health, Health, Hormones, Testing, Vitamins, Wellness
Vitamin D should be on your radar. You’ve probably heard about this sunshine vitamin before, but here is all that you really need to know to be informed and proactive with your health! Evidence clearly links the importance of vitamin D to bone health and...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Sep 8, 2017 | Hormones, Wellness
Is The Root Cause of Your Painful Period Your Thyroid? We know that imbalances in “female hormones” (estrogen, progesterone) can wreak havoc on a menstrual cycle, and can lead to PMS symptoms, mood swings, bloating and pain, but what if there was more to the picture...