Back-to-School Wellness: A Holistic Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Immune Health
The back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with new teachers, new friends, and fresh opportunities to learn and grow. It also brings something many parents know all too well: increased exposure to germs. As children return to classrooms, sports, and extracurricular activities, it’s common to see an increase in colds and other seasonal illnesses. […]
PCOS/PMOS Awareness Month: Redefining PCOS/PMOS and the Root-Cause Path Forward
September is PCOS/PMOS Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most common yet misunderstood hormonal conditions affecting women. Millions of women worldwide live with PCOS, which has recently been renamed PMOS, but many spend years searching for answers before receiving an accurate diagnosis or a treatment plan that addresses more than […]
Trying to Conceive With PCOS/PMOS: A Naturopathic, Root-Cause Approach to Fertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS/PMOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age, and it is also one of the leading causes of ovulatory infertility. If you’re trying to conceive with PCOS/PMOS, you may feel discouraged by irregular cycles, conflicting advice, or the uncertainty of not […]
Choosing the Right Care for Your Child: A Holistic Pediatric Approach That Respects Your Family’s Choices
Choosing the right healthcare provider for your child is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make as a parent. Every family has unique values, concerns, and goals when it comes to raising healthy children, and every family deserves a provider who listens with respect, answers questions thoughtfully, and supports informed decision-making without judgment. Whether […]
ADHD in adults: what it means, common signs, and whole-body support
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood condition. Many adults live with undiagnosed ADHD, or they notice symptoms change with work, parenting, and life stress. If you have ever wondered why focus, follow-through, or time management feel harder than they should, you are not alone. This guide explains how ADHD can present in adults, […]
PCOS / PMOS root-cause guide: best functional labs, fertility support, and natural healing options
PCOS / PMOS can feel confusing and frustrating. You may be told to “wait and see,” start birth control, or try Metformin without a clear plan. There is another way. By identifying your unique drivers and working step by step, many women see more regular cycles, clearer skin, improved energy, and better fertility outcomes. At […]
Compassionate, integrative support for autism in Chicago and beyond: naturopathic care with Dr. Galina ND
Raising a child with autism takes heart, stamina, and a village. You might already have a trusted pediatrician and a strong therapy team, yet still sense there are underlying physical imbalances making daily life harder than it has to be. Sleep struggles, digestive discomfort, picky eating, afternoon crashes, or frequent meltdowns can all have physiologic […]
PCOS/PMOS Explained: What the Name Change Means, How It Affects Your Cycle, and Supportive Next Steps
PCOS is now also described as PMOS. PMOS stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, a term introduced in The Lancet to better reflect that PCOS involves multiple hormone systems and metabolic factors, not only the ovaries. You will continue to see both names used together over the next few years as patients and clinicians align […]
From Preconception to Pediatrics: How Dr. Galina, ND Supports Your Whole Family’s Health in Chicago and Beyond
You may have first connected with a naturopathic doctor while trying to conceive, looking for answers, support, and a more holistic path forward. Then came pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and now your child’s health needs your attention. What many families do not realize is that this care does not need to stop or start over. Dr. […]
Compassionate, Integrative Support for Autism in Chicago
Many parents work tirelessly to support their child on the autism spectrum, coordinating therapies, advocating in school settings, and creating supportive home environments. Even with these efforts, you may feel there are underlying physical factors affecting your child’s behavior, sleep, digestion, focus, and communication. This is where a root-cause, integrative approach can help. Dr. Galina, […]