Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

DR. EMINA JASAREVIC, ND: THE NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KELOWNA CHOOSES FOR COMPLETE HOLISTIC CARE.

Thyroid Dysfunction

Are you constantly tired, no matter how well you sleep? Are you suffering from weight gain, depression, hair loss, constipation…

Mental Health

Determine the Source of your Depression Take a naturopathic approach to mental health care. Get the treatment and testing you…

Women’s Health

Women are beautiful, complicated beings. We embrace and assist every female from birth, adolescence and reproductive years (PMS, PCOS, endometriosis,…

Hormone Balance

Expect nothing less. Hormones in balance allow every aspect of your health to improve. You know your body best. If…

Digestive Restoration

Constipation, Bloating, or IBS are not normal. Heal your digestive troubles effectively through comprehensive screening (food intolerance and allergies, Digestive…

Weight Loss Woes

Whether you’re looking to lose 10 lbs or 100lbs, Dr. Emina will create a medically supervised weight management program that…

Low Energy & Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common health disorders that we see as Naturopathic Doctors. In today’s world of…

Allergies & LDA

Don’t suffer. Conquer allergies and head pain with safe and effective natural therapies. We identify the potential causes and restore…

Genetic Consultation

Be clear on understanding what your genes mean for you and how to use this information to your advantage. We…

Children’s Health

Providing comprehensive and holistic care for healthy children, from simple tummy pains and recurrent ear infections to more complex conditions.

Environmental Medicine

Chemicals are ubiquitous in the environment – don’t let them be in your body! We screen for heavy metals, environmental…

Prolotherapy & Chronic Pain Management

Regain your passion for sport and enjoy the freedom to move. Restore joint health & movement with regenerative injections of…

Anti-Aging & Aesthetics

Harness the power of nature with IV Vitamin Therapy and PRP: Platelet-rich-plasma injections for beautiful youthful skin and a lush…

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ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH THROUGH NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IN KELOWNA, BC, AND THE OKANAGAN VALLEY.

As a board certified naturopathic doctor (ND), Dr. Emina takes the time to actively listen to her patients’ health concerns and facilitate the natural healing process through naturopathic medicine and health care.

- Dr. Emina Jasarevic nd

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Hi there, Dr. Emina here! I have experience treating many health issues with natural medicine, including women’s health (in particular, fertility and menopause); endocrine imbalances (including diabetes, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction); digestive or gastrointestinal conditions; weight loss; cancer support and prevention; cardiovascular conditions; as well as food allergies and seasonal allergies…

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NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES

With her approach to Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Emina integrates evidenced-based science and regenerative therapies that are nature-driven, gentle, and effective.

Lab Services For Patients

Dr. Emina’s functional tests are cutting-edge and in-depth. This provides a greater understanding for your health condition and better success in natural treatment with medicine or therapies.

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From detoxification to weight loss to fertility, Dr. Emina’s naturopathic therapies and health programs are designed and tailored for your individual needs.

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Recovery After Hormonal Cancer

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Pumpkin Chia Pudding Recipie

October 10, 2022

Pumpkin Chia Pudding Recipe Put down the pumpkin spice latte and pick up…

Roasted Cauliflower and Pear Soup Recipe With Salad

September 25, 2022

Cauliflower and pear soup, plus additional recipes are provided by Emily d’Aoust, RHN…

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

June 17, 2022

This fresh pineapple salsa is sure to be a crowd pleaser this summer!…

SIBO Testing in 2022: 3 Techniques Naturopathic Doctors Use

April 19, 2022

If you’ve been feeling bloated, lethargic or experience GI tract irritation such as…

How to Recognize & Lower Thyroid Antibodies: 5 Simple Approaches

March 28, 2022

If you have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism (HH – also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), you may…

Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas Recipe

March 27, 2022

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes, Total Time: 55 minutesServings: 6,…

Low Dose Allergen (LDA) Therapy: A SOLUTION FOR ALLERGIES?

March 15, 2022

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The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.

- Paracelsus

What Causes Hypothyroidism?

Chronic Stress & Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands take the leading role when it comes to managing stress through the production of cortisol. Research shows that adrenal fatigue has an impact on thyroid function. Even at a mild degree of deficiency, adrenal fatigue can negatively affect thyroid hormone conversion, utilization, and production. For example, high stress can cause too much cortisol in the circulation which promotes inflammation around the thyroid, and this reduces thyroid receptor responsiveness. Therefore, when treating thyroid issues with medicine or therapy it’s important to address the adrenals, this connection, and to care for them both effectively.

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid

90% of cases of hypothyroidism are due to an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland by either thyroperoxidase antibodies (TPOAb) or by thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb), a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. What this means is that the body creates immune cells that attack the gland so that its function – and a person’s health – declines over time. This condition can be triggered by gluten in gluten-sensitive individuals. Similarly, in these people, gluten avoidance for at least 3 months may help lower antibody levels to a normal range.

Thyroid Conversion Disorder

In some cases, the conversion of T4 into T3 doesn’t function properly due an enzyme issue or otherwise. Test results will show normal levels of TSH and T4 but severely low levels of T3. Commonly, in these cases, patients are often told by their doctors that their thyroid function is “normal” even though they do not feel normal! This is also why some patients who receive medication or therapies that only supplement T4 levels may feel like the treatment is ineffective.

Thyroid Hormone Resistance

Thyroid hormone resistance can be thought of in the same way as insulin resistance is in diabetics. In this condition, the body’s cells are unresponsive to thyroid hormones. In these individuals, T3 and T4 levels can be normal but TSH levels are elevated.

Nutritional Deficiencies

For proper function and the creation of thyroid hormones, the thyroid gland requires the trace minerals iodine, selenium and zinc as well as an amino acid, thyroxine. Deficiency in any of these nutrients can create symptoms of hypothyroidism. Iodine is found in iodized salt and sea vegetables (such as nori and dulse flakes). I have come to find that iodine deficiency is more prevalent than previously given credit for (a 24 Hour Urine Iodine Challenge Test can determine this). The trace mineral Selenium is abundantly found in Oysters and Brazil nuts, and Zinc is rich in pumpkin seeds and beef. Thyroxine is the amino acid building block of thyroid hormones and can be found in most sources of protein.

Heavy Metal Toxicity and Mercury

The thyroid hormone and the heavy metal mercury have strikingly similar biochemistry. The long term exposure of this metal wreaks havoc on the thyroid gland and a person’s health, with these negative effects typically being experienced by dental patients who have currently have or previously had mercury amalgams. Sometimes it is prudent to screen for heavy metal toxicity and high levels of mercury that may be causing thyroid suppression. Heavy metal testing, followed by Chelation Therapy for removal of mercury from deep tissue stores is one naturopathic way to treat the underlying hypothyroid condition.

Central Hypothyroidism

In rare cases, disorders of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus in the brain may be an underlying cause for central Hypothyroidism (AKA secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism). There are usually other concerning symptoms (beyond the list seen on this page) that would warrant imaging and more advanced hospital testing.

Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

DR. EMINA JASAREVIC, ND: THE NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KELOWNA CHOOSES FOR COMPLETE HOLISTIC CARE.

Dr. Emina is currently accepting new patients.

ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH THROUGH NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IN KELOWNA, BC, AND THE OKANAGAN VALLEY.

- Dr. Emina Jasarevic nd

Covid Updates

Available:

supplement orders & prescription refills

Office hours

Visit options

Meet DR. Emina Jasarevic

Set up a consultation

Ask Me A Question

NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES

Lab Services For Patients

Health Program

BLOGS BY DR. EMINA

The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.

- Paracelsus

What Causes Hypothyroidism?

Common Signs, Symptoms or concerns patients present with in our office

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