<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a naturopathic doctor, my philosophy is to educate & empower my patients to achieve sustainable, holistic health that suits their individual needs.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:15:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ovulation Detection Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once you have honed in on your fertile window and are ready to refine timing further, ovulation predictor kits can help identify your highest fertility days and your approximate 24 hour window of opportunity. These systems track hormone metabolites through urine and may include LH strips, Proov strips, or newer systems.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/ovulation-detection-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18f4cd69f69d4475adbe04</guid><category><![CDATA[Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_2bcfd4cc65f74aa0866718f5c5824bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovulation Tracking Basics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thus far, we have covered ovulation basics and established why it is important to know when you're ovulating. But how do you know that you're nearing the fertile window, that you're ovulating, or that ovulation has occurred? What tracking methods are available?]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/ovulation-tracking-basics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18e783345540299750a4c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fertility]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_2bcfd4cc65f74aa0866718f5c5824bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a "Fertile Window"?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fertile window refers to...]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/fertile-window</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021529e8ad7aab1e5a3ed2</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fertility]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_2bcfd4cc65f74aa0866718f5c5824bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Ovulation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evolutionarily, the menstrual cycle is meant to help prepare the body for pregnancy and is regulated by key hormone shifts at certain cycle days.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/what-is-ovulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01e2bb12afbdb2d9765db9</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fertility]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:19:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_2bcfd4cc65f74aa0866718f5c5824bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking Ovulation: A Practical Guide to Timing, Signs &#38; Fertility Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are taking your first steps on this path or have been trying for a while, my hope is that this dashboard will offer you tools understand your body’s cycle changes and provide strategies to support the process of conceiving your newest family member.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/tracking-ovulation-a-practical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01e04a69457e5adb373bd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:02:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_2bcfd4cc65f74aa0866718f5c5824bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergies: A Naturopathic Approach to Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is finally here, but for some, it comes at a cost. Allergies are often the culprit behind why you don’t feel your best. Take an over‑the‑counter antihistamine and that sinus pressure, sneezing, headache, post‑nasal drip, and itchiness often calm down.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/allergies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf306740e74dbec4ffb1db</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ba3825500c114d35830c1d21a475bf6c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry January: Bringing Mindfulness to Alcohol Intake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the opportunity to experiment with the alternatives listed below can both make the month more enjoyable and reshape long-term habits toward more intentional alcohol use.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/dryjanuary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69714f7d910a312cef36dfa4</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:21:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4c818b0ef1cd436a91e2a1ea2ead9cf0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiber: Using Food as Medicine for Long-Term Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dietary fiber remains one of the most extensively researched nutrients, which has accumulated extensive evidence showing its protective effects against various chronic diseases. Despite this evidence, most Americans consume only half the recommended daily intake. ]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/fiber</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696a6cbf3e23fce2937311b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Digestion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hormone Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cardiovascular]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:06:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_805d7559c28d4356af8be6e8f5b776c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are resilient, curious, and often so eager to learn how their bodies work and approaches they can take autonomously to feel better. One of the most rewarding parts of this work is watching whole families come together, build confidence, and feel supported in their child’s health.

In our visits, we come up with a plan to address basic pillars of good health such as:
 Healthy lifestyle factors 
 Optimal nutrition for proper growth &#38; development]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/pediatrics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6968ee7044e01db33afdfaff</guid><category><![CDATA[Pediatrics]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_22a32ec8c8e14579a82c37cf1fb85334~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Functional Dyspepsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[✔️ Do you get full really easily and shortly after eating?
✔️ Do you get full after eating a snack?
✔️ Do you feel like you need to loosen a button on your pants after most meals?]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/functional-dyspepsia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69617a623d0921dfc1c203d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Digestion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:15:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_6ec82344b98f422aba7ac82bd318b80b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constipation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We define constipation as a stool frequency of fewer than three, organic or unprovoked bowel movements per week.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/constipation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691bd92da2bc92e0d90f771b</guid><category><![CDATA[Digestion]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_6ec82344b98f422aba7ac82bd318b80b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Daylight Saving Time: Strategies to Support Your Circadian Rhythm]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s that time of year when daylight saving time will come to an end. This clock change of one hour creates a cascade of physiological disruptions that extend far beyond simple sleep loss. Let’s discuss ways to support your circadian rhythm through this adjustment period to minimize negative health effects &#38; efficiently restore your natural sleep rhythm.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/daylight-saving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ffab07525fdfb94dc5c962</guid><category><![CDATA[Hormone Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:45:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ecf0032afd8c45c29584a0439869b05a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's Healthy Harvest ‍]]></title><description><![CDATA[✨ Just secured these beauties before the squirrels could snatch them!]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/healthyharvest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ba026acd27dac533982f72</guid><category><![CDATA[Cardiovascular]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_57a339e3ecae4d25b5d9d6d85f7c33f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seed Cycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re experiencing irregular menstrual cycles or bothersome PMS symptoms like painful cramping, acne, back pain, or breast tenderness, you may benefit from introducing seed cycling into your wellness regimen.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/seed-cycling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689a60f8d81f1e4318a56ff2</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hormone Balance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:40:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_c7d6688fe97d4d638263e3343ae09ed4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoimmunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the case of autoimmunity, however, the smoke alarm becomes overly sensitive. It starts going off even when there’s no true fire...]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/autoimmunity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681046e3ea739637ebb3b636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_6fcc94a3876442a4b35bccc30da9884c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naturopathic &#38; Functional Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[While naturopathic medicine and functional medicine are very similar and share a focus on root causes and individualized care-they are not the same.]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/functional-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68103ccf02e22389d1179dc6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:06:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_73e928f2910b4d4f8000794bd771af01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuroplasticity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to form new neural connections]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/neuroplasticity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fd50635143aa09700f451c</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:32:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_248aae69aef44ef7a320af986c51c346~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertility Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the CDC, nearly 14% of women aged 15 to 49 are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/fertility-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f82967555ee813e6a65ee0</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hormone Balance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:45:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ba5d1804880442d99191c68d95d15f68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIBO occurs when this dysbiosis presents in the small intestine, where large quantities of overgrown bacteria are not meant to be]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/_sibo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eeb982a1bd53a02b08b93d</guid><category><![CDATA[Digestion]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:48:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_6ec82344b98f422aba7ac82bd318b80b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endometriosis is a complex condition in which uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. This functionally active tissue is commonly...]]></description><link>https://www.northstarnaturalmedicine.com/post/endometriosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e41cec89f652c76e88f2bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hormone Balance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4a3bb_c7d6688fe97d4d638263e3343ae09ed4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Aidanne</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>