Kate Scott

Kate Scott is a naturopathic intern at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and a research assistant at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she will be graduating in May 2016. Kate’s clinical interest is in balancing her patients' hormones to support them in achieving goals that often centre around weight loss, regulating menstrual cycles, getting and staying pregnant, and being able to lead a life they love. Kate is expecting a baby girl in May and looks forward to sharing her experiences as she transitions into motherhood and her knowledge of healthy living with the EcoParent audience.

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Dissecting Diastasis Recti

Will my abs really split open during pregnancy?

July 14, 2016

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Will your abs really split open during pregnancy? Well, If I'm being honest, yes, your abs will likely split during pregnancy. It is actually quite common during and post pregnancy and is called diastasis recti.

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Cereal-ly Stressed

Is your morning cereal causing your cortisol levels to rise inappropriately?

June 2, 2016

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Cortisol is a life-sustaining stress hormone released by your adrenal glands. It follows a diurnal pattern, usually peaking at 8am, and reaching its lowest right around 4am. While it is vital for cortisol to be released during times of stress, it is also crucial that it returns to normal levels. Unfortunately, in our high stress culture, the stress response is activated frequently and our body doesn’t have the chance to bring it back down to a normal level.

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Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Signs that may tell you your child has an allergy

April 14, 2016

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Most of us are familiar with the common signs and symptoms associated with severe allergies. These include: tingling or itching in and around the mouth, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, wheezing, restricted breathing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness or even fainting. Being a seasoned vet, you know when to dial 9-1-1 when those types of allergic reactions occur. However, how familiar are you with the more insidious signs of allergies, especially food intolerances, in your child?

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Infant Poop 101

What your infant's poop says about their health

March 10, 2016

Mom holding her nose with one hand and holding a dirty baby diaper with the other as baby is on change table

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One way or another, what goes in must come out. Yes, I am talking about poop! While typically infants only have a few things going in, what comes out isn’t always as predictable and can leave even well seasoned diaper changers perplexed. What comes out of your infant can be an key indicator of what is going on inside of them, which is why knowing the ins and outs of what is normal or abnormal is important.

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Dissecting Diastasis Recti

Will my abs really split open during pregnancy?

Cereal-ly Stressed

Is your morning cereal causing your cortisol levels to rise inappropriately?

Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Signs that may tell you your child has an allergy

Infant Poop 101

What your infant's poop says about their health

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On Newsstands Now:

Fall 2018 issue

Kate Scott

Dissecting Diastasis Recti

Will my abs really split open during pregnancy?

Cereal-ly Stressed

Is your morning cereal causing your cortisol levels to rise inappropriately?

Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Signs that may tell you your child has an allergy

Infant Poop 101

What your infant's poop says about their health