Dr. Andrea Rayburn, Naturopathic Doctor, Courtenay, BC

Dr. Andrea Rayburn, ND (she/her), is a naturopathic physician who was born and raised on Vancouver Island. She has a strong educational background and a commitment to providing advanced naturopathic care. Dr. Rayburn obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Thompson Rivers University, which laid the foundation for her career in healthcare. In 2011, she graduated with her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her 12-month internship, Dr. Rayburn gained valuable experience by participating in the Adjunctive Cancer Care shift and providing free care to low-income populations at the LAMP Community Health Centre. After returning to Vancouver Island, Dr. Rayburn pursued further certifications in Prescribing Authority and Intravenous Therapies, indicating her commitment to expanding her knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care to her patients. Her focus on advanced disease showcases her dedication to addressing complex health conditions and providing personalized treatment plans. Dr. Andrea Rayburn is a licensed naturopathic doctor registered through the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. She is an active member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). These affiliations reflect her commitment to professional standards and ongoing education within the naturopathic profession. With her strong educational background, certifications, and professional memberships, Dr. Rayburn is well-equipped to provide comprehensive and advanced naturopathic care to the community of the Comox Valley. drandrea@grovewellness.ca

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One of the most common conditions women experience during their first trimester of their pregnancy is nausea and vomiting and although it is quite normal, it can cause women a lot of stress and fatigue as well as a loss of a lot of nutrients and fluids.

The cause isn’t fully understood. However, it’s mainly due to the increase – the exponential increase of hormones experienced during this time, mainly HCG, estrogen, and progesterone. These hormones have effects on all other cells in the body as well which can cause some of these gastrointestinal symptoms women feel.

Although nausea can be very frustrating and tiring for women, there are a lot of treatment options to help. Simple things like changing your diet and your lifestyle can make a huge impact, like having regular exercise or ensuring that there’s always food in your stomach. Having an empty stomach can actually make the nauseating symptoms much more severe. So keeping a snack in your purse or in your car will help alleviate some of these symptoms.

Dehydration is common in women with increased nausea and vomiting so it’s really important to find ways to replenish fluid in the body. If you’re not able to keep water down or have trouble taking in water, intravenous vitamin therapy is a great alternative.

With this treatment, your naturopathic doctor can also infuse vitamins directly into your blood stream. Vitamins such as B6 and B12 will help decrease the nauseous feeling as well as increase energy throughout your pregnancy. Again, it depends on the patient. And we often will design very specific treatment plans in terms of supplements and dietary change to help with these symptoms.  Lab tests, of course, play a big role in diagnosing digestive issues. So, we would look at systemic levels of inflammation. We can also measure hydrogen and methane on the breath to determine if there are any microorganisms contributing to these symptoms.  If you’re experiencing digestive issues of any kind and you’d like to learn more about what’s causing these symptoms, see your local naturopathic doctor.