General Health Conditions

Since 2002 we have been providing care to patients with varying health concerns. Commonly treated health conditions include:  

• Hormonal – Prediabetes, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Weight Gain
• Women’s – Peri-menopause, Menopause, PMS, Irregular or Painful Periods, Recurrent Yeast Infectons, Ovarian Cysts & PCOS, Breast Health
• Men’s – Prostate, Andropause, Infections
• Digestive – Gas, Bloating, Reflux, IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
• Immune – Allergies, Asthma, Chronic or Recurrent Infections
• Cardiovascular – High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Heart Health
• Skin - Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
• Nervous system - Fatigue and Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Headaches
• Joint, Bone & Muscle – Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Back Pain, Muscle spasm

Perimenopause is a natural transitional phase that marks the lead-up to menopause. It typically begins in a woman's 40s, though it can start earlier, and may last several years. This period is characterized by fluctuations in hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone, which can lead to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.

From a naturopathic perspective, the goal is to support the body in achieving balance and easing the transition, while addressing underlying factors contributing to symptoms.

Common symptoms of perimenenopause:

1. Irregular Periods: Changes in cycle length or skipped periods.
2. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Sudden feelings of heat or excessive sweating.
3. Mood Changes: Increased anxiety, irritability, or mood swings.
4. Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
5. Decreased Libido: Changes in sexual desire or discomfort during intimacy.
6. Weight Gain or Metabolic Changes: Often due to shifts in hormonal balance.
7. Cognitive Changes: Cognitive changes, forgetfulness, brain fog, difficulty concentrating
8. Other Symptoms: CHeadaches, sore muscles and joints, sore breasts, urinary urgency, itchy ears

The Naturopathc functional medicine,approach focuses on individualized, holistic care to support the body’s natural processes, alleviate symptoms, and optimize overall health during this transition.

From a Naturopathic perspective gut health is the foundation of well being. Beyond digestion, your gut is deeply connected to your immune system, hormonal balance, mental clarity, and energy levels. A healthy gut means your body can absorb nutrients, eliminate waste efficiently, and maintain balance in all its systems.

When the gut is out of balance, whether from stress, diet and lifestyle choices, medications, environmental toxins, t can lead to symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, or even emotional shifts like anxiety. These are signals that your body needs support.

Through Naturopathic care and functional medicine testing, we can identify and address the root causes of gut imbalance. Using personalized nutrition, herbal medicine, supplementation, lifestyle adjustments and other natural medicinals, we can help restore your gut to a state of balance and vitality. Healing the gut often transforms the way you feel, bringing a renewed sense of health and well-being.

Hormones govern overall vitality.  Treating a hormonal imbalance involves a throrough assessment which includes the testing of blood and urine to detect hormonal fluctuations and hormone metabolism over an extended period of time.  This provides a clearer picture of the reasons behind your symptoms.

Some common signs of hormonal imbalance:

• Fatigue                             
• Belly Fat, Weight Gain
• Low Libido
• Poor Sleep
• Mood Swings, PMS
• Anxiety, Depression 
• Foggy Memory
• Acne
• Digestive Issues
• Vaginal Dryness
• Painful, Heavy or Irregular Periods
• Breast Tenderness, Breast Cysts
• Ovarian Cysts, PCOS
• Thyroid Disorders
• Adrenal Dysfunction & Fatigue
• Menopausal symptoms & Peri-Menopause
• Andropause, Low Testosterone in males

A Naturopathic protocol that incorporates herbal, nutritional, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture along with lifestyle changes will help your body regain a better hormonal balance and a renewed sense of vitality.

Our thyroid is the master gland of your metabolism and thyroid hormone is active in almost every cell of your body.  An underactive thyroid (hypothyroid), an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid) or a thyroid that is being attacked by your own immune system (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Grave’s disease) can impair your overall body’s functioning and leave you feeling unwell. 

Common signs of a poorly functioning thyroid:

• Fatigue and Low energy  
• Intolerance of Cold or Heat
• Constipation or Frequent Bowel Movements
• Skin and Hair Changes
• Weight Gain or Weight Loss  
• Anxiety, Depression   
• Muscle Aches
• Memory Problems  
• Menstrual Changes
• Restlessness, Sweating, Rapid Heart Rate, Tremors

​The conventional approach commonly uses TSH in screening for thyroid, if this is normal no further testing is done.  However, many patients with a “normal” TSH still present with symptoms and may require more comprehensive thyroid testing.  Dr. Bizios will perform a comprehensive thyroid panel, and screen for nutritional deficiencies related to thyroid health. A unique combination of herbs, vitamins, minerals and nutrition will help correct any imbalances. 

The adrenal gland makes hormones like cortisol that help your body respond to stress.  However, chronic stress puts your adrenals in to overdrive and in time their ability to make hormones becomes impaired, the result is adrenal dysfunction or "adenal fatigue".  

Some common signs of adrenal fatigue:

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• Always Tired   
• Inability to Handle Stress
• Difficulty Waking, Unrefreshed by Sleep, Sleep Problems
• Belly Fat  
• Dark Circles Under Eyes
• Low Back Pain
• Mental Fogginess
• Blood Sugar Problems
• Low libido  
• Getting Sick Easily
• Eczema, Asthma, Allergies

A naturopathic assessment will be performed in addition to testing of the blood and urine to assess adrenal function and formulate a treatment plan to restore your adrenal health.  Acupuncture, supplementation and diet modication are often helpful in improving resilience and adrenal stress.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth)

SIBO/SIFO hav become more and more prevalent in our patient population. SIBO/SIFO is the result of a bacterial or fungal overgrowth that occurs when levels of commensal bacteria (from the mouth, small or large intestine) increase in the small intestine. This overgrowth impacts overall digestion and nutrient absorption and is often the underlying cause of IBS. SIBO can be measured by specialized breath tests that measure gases produced when carbohydrates are digested or fermented by intestinal bacteria. Elevated levels of these gases indicate a possible SIBO etiology. 

Common symptoms of SIBO/SIFO include the following:

• · Bloating or abdominal gas
• · Heartburn
• · Nausea
• · Abdominal pain and cramps
• · Constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea
• · Malabsorption (steatorrhea and anemia)

SIBO/SIFO may be present when you experience any of the following; a worsening of digestive symptoms with probiotics/prebiotics, constipation that is made worse with fiber, no improvement with a gluten-free diet, a chronic iron or B12 deficiency, IBS that develops suddenly after the stomach flu, antibiotic therapy that improves overall digestive symptoms, long-term reflux medications (proton pump inhibitors), gallbladder and bile problems.

Naturopathic treatment can be very successful. Herbal medicine, detoxification, supplementation, enzyme therapy and diet modification are commonly used.

Roughly 1 in 6 couples experience infertility, a number which has doubled since the 1980’s.  Nutrient deficiencies caused by poor dietary habits, food and environmental chemical exposure, stress, inactivity, advanced parental age and unhealthy lifestyles are contributing to this statistic.  

We help future parents optimize their health prior to conception by offering a Fertility Enhancement Program to support a healthier start to a new life. 

Fertility Enhancement Program

On average, it takes 100 days for an egg to mature and for sperm to develop, for this reason, prenatal care should begin closer to 4 months prior to conception.  Once egg and sperm come together, a permanent blueprint of baby is formed.  This blueprint mirrors the overall health, nutrient status and toxic load of the egg and sperm over the past 100 days.  Naturopathic care takes advantage of this window and aims to support the growth and development of healthier embryos that grow in to healthier babies.

When to start?

• The Fertility Enhancement program uses a benchmark of 100 days (ideally 4 months) of naturopathic care for optimizing the health of egg and sperm prior to conception.

Who can benefit?

• All individuals planning to conceive
• Anyone undergoing ART (IVF, IUI)
• Recently coming off birth control
• Advanced maternal age, poor egg quality, low ovarian reserve
• Overweight or obese
• History of fertility problems (miscarriage, premature birth)
• Reproductive health complaints (endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, implantation issues, thin lining, poor circulation)
• Hormonal concerns (luteal phase defect, early menopause/elevated FSH, ovulatory disorders, thyroid conditions)
• Male factor infertility concerns
• Autoimmune infertility
• Unexplained infertility

What we do?

• Optimize diet, nutrition, vitamin and minerals stores
• Test and restore hormone levels
• Use preconception nutraceuticals to boost fertility
• Assist the body in detoxification
• Improve health of reproductive organs
• Improve resilience to stress
• Lab testing to determine underlying causes of infertility
• Work with your doctor to improve chances of success with IVF treatment
• Acupuncture (to increase blood flow to reproductive organs, balance hormones, reduce stress, improve IVF outcomes)
• Bowen therapy (to reset the nervous system, reduce muscle tension and help manage stress)