Have you ever noticed bloating, greasy stools, low vitamin D, or unexplained fatigue—even when you’re trying to eat well? Your body might not be absorbing the nutrients you’re giving it, especially fats. And it’s not just about what you eat—it’s about what your body can use.

Most people know vitamin D is important—but few are getting enough to actually support their health. Even if you spend time outside or take a basic supplement, your levels may still be too low to be effective.

What Makes Vitamin D Different?

Unlike most vitamins, vitamin D isn’t found naturally in many foods. Your body relies on sunlight (UVB rays) to make it in the skin. That means factors like season, latitude, skin tone, sunscreen, and time spent indoors all have a major impact.

In Canada, the sun isn’t strong enough for vitamin D production during the fall and winter months—making deficiency extremely common.

Burnout is not just being tired after a long day or wishing you had one more weekend to catch up on rest—it’s a deep emotional and physical exhaustion that doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep. If you’ve been feeling drained, disconnected, or overwhelmed no matter how hard you try to "push through," you may be experiencing burnout.

At Uptown Integrative Health, we understand that burnout is a whole-person experience. It affects your mind, body, energy, relationships, and sense of purpose. The good news is—you can recover. With the right tools, therapy can help you restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and build resilience that lasts.

In a world where so many wellness and skincare products are mass-produced and shipped from across the globe, there’s something deeply meaningful—and powerful—about choosing locally made products crafted with care, intention, and connection to the land

Your hormones do far more than influence your reproductive system — they affect nearly every part of your body, from your bones to your brain.

When we understand how essential hormones are to whole-body health, it becomes clear that as we age and hormone levels decline, the effects ripple throughout the body. Fatigue, mood changes, low libido, brain fog, and even bone loss can all stem from hormonal imbalance.

We are thrilled to introduce Jody Kulyk, our newest team member, who brings a compassionate, inclusive, and holistic approach to therapy.

Therapy is often clouded by misconceptions that can keep people from reaching out for the help they deserve. Stigma, misinformation, and lack of awareness have all contributed to myths that make therapy seem intimidating or unnecessary.

We are excited to introduce Leah Coleman, CCC, a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside individuals through life’s twists and turns. Leah understands that healing isn’t always linear—and reaching out for support can be a powerful step toward meaningful change.

This article goes over ways to maximize your body’s own Vitamin D production with safe guidelines for sun exposure.

While official statistics in Manitoba report only a few hundred confirmed cases each year, these numbers likely represent just the tip of the iceberg. Many cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to poor testing and lack of awareness among healthcare providers.

Wondering if what you’re eating is making your hot flashes worse? Here is a list of foods to avoid and enjoy to prevent the onset and worsening of hot flashes.

As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve seen many women in midlife grappling with a surprising shift—not just in their bodies, but in their brains. For some, long-dismissed symptoms of inattention or mental clutter become louder. For others, new challenges like forgetfulness, overwhelm, and scattered thoughts emerge seemingly overnight. What’s going on?

The answer may lie at the intersection of ADHD and menopause.

Check out our April newsletter. Great information about mind body approaches to weight loss, preconception care and an introduction to our new pracitioners!

When planning for pregnancy, selecting a high-quality prenatal supplement is one of the most important steps you can take. However, with so many options on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many prenatals boast impressive labels, but the truth is that no single prenatal supplement contains everything you need for optimal fertility, pregnancy, and baby’s development.

We break down what to look for in a prenatal, what’s missing from most formulations, and why preconception care goes beyond just taking a daily vitamin.

Perimenopause can feel like a wild ride. Through education, testing, and a thorough exam you can gain a better understanding of your hormonal health and develop strategies to weather perimenopause with ease.

Our February newsletter includes a recipe for an immune tonic, functional lab info for gut health and longevity, and information about cancer prevention.

5 Tips for Better Energy This New Year

Naturopathic cancer care can include nutritional recommendations, supplements and injectable therapies. We aim to improve outcomes of conventional treatment and reduce side effects as well as reduce the rate of recurrence.

We are excited to welcome you to Uptown Integrative Health! We offer naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, intravenous and injectable therapy as well as a supplement dispensary.