Doctor Corinne

Category: Women’s Health

  • November 16th 2013 Talk: Nutrition for Fertility

    Nutrition for Fertility: How to increase fertility, improve pregnancy outcomes and give your baby the building blocks for a strong and healthy body and mind. Dr Corinne Harpster, ND LMP will be talking about the best foods to eat for women and men interested in becoming parents as well as what to eat while pregnant to help give your baby the best start possible. A tasty, nutrient dense snack will be provided for all who attend the talk.

    When: Saturday, November 16th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm

    Where: Laurel Natural Medicine, 9827 NE 120th Pl Kirkland, WA 98034

    How to register: As this is a class with limited seating please register either by email: drcorinne@laurelnaturalmedicine.com OR by phone 425-814-0202

    Cost: Free

  • PMS Relief

    PMS Relief

    Premenstrual Syndrome, aka PMS. For many women these three little letters are representative of a lot of misery and source of dread. I want to let you know that it doesn’t have to be that way. I have some great suggestions for improving symptoms and turning that unhappy week into a much more manageable one.

    Many moons ago the magazine Delicious Living asked me to contribute to some content on what women could do for PMS, you can see that article here.  There was a lot more information that I wanted to share, though and I thought I’d do that today. (Questions from the journalist are in blue.)

    I would like to get an herbalist’s perspective on the most effective ways to fight symptoms of PMS. What do you recommend to your patients?
    It really depends on the picture that the patient presents with. There are several different things that can go into PMS. For a tailored treatment regimen I would highly suggest contacting a licensed naturopathic doctor or herbalist. *If you have any special
    considerations such as nursing, prescription drug use, liver disease or other health issues it is of the utmost importance that you consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before taking any herbs or supplements.

    A few of the herbs I would suggest are: (more…)