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Don’t Let Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Zap Your Energy
February 18, 2020 12:38 PM
A diagnosis of Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, means that your thyroid gland is not producing high enough hormone levels to carry out its many roles in the body. Thyroid hormones play roles in a wider range of physical functions than most of us realise, so when those hormone levels get out of whack, the entire body can be affected. There can be a number of reasons this happens, ranging from nutritional deficiencies to radiation, with one of the more common reasons being an autoimm...Read more
Top 10 Tips for a Happier, Healthier 2020
January 27, 2020 01:11 PM
This year will be different. This year you will turn things around and realize your goals towards happiness and health. You’ve got this! How do I know? Because we’re going to work together on making sure you know exactly what to do in order to be your best self. Here’s a quick list of simple, proven tips that can help. Of course, when you’re making changes like these, it’s important to start off with realistic expectations. Remember that new habits can take a while to “click.” (One study ...Read more
A Natural Approach To PCOS
October 24, 2019 10:48 AM
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can impact many aspects of a woman’s health, from her moods, her weight, to her chances of conception. This surprisingly common condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s partly because conventional medicine practices are often geared towards tackling the symptoms without truly getting to the underlying reasons. Functional/ Natural treatments for PCOS address this frustrating condition from all angles, addressing the whole system with a special...Read more
Is Your Period Controlling You? How to prevent PMS and balance out your hormones
August 27, 2019 01:54 PM
The week before your period, it’s not unusual for many women to experience an unwanted transformation from Doctor Jekyll to Ms. Hyde. As our hormones shift, some of us will fall apart into sensitive sleep-deprived puddles. Other simmering souls will find themselves raging without warning. Then there are the mopey bloated hermits who will choose to wrap themselves in a blanket and binge-watch Netflix until Aunt Flow takes a hike. Whoever your PMS alter-ego might be, it’s hard not to feel out o...Read more
Infertility Rates are Rising- What You Need to Know
June 27, 2019 10:56 AM
Fertility. It’s something we often take for granted when we’re planning our lives. In fact, many women spend a lot of money and effort in preventing pregnancy until the timing is right for conception. However, even when the timing is right, our bodies don’t always cooperate. Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in infertility. One study found infertility rates increased from 5.4 percent in 1984 to 15.7 percent in 2011, a substantial increase in a short period of time. An Integrative A...Read more
My Fertility Update
June 24, 2019 11:56 AM
When I last wrote, it had been almost 9 months without any luck of pregnancy. That is when I decided to go to Juno Fertility Clinic in Waterloo and get some cycle monitoring done. This is when they take blood and do an internal ultrasound every 2 days to see how the follicles are maturing and when you are ovulating. The process is quite tedious and tiresome. After having completed the cycle monitoring portion and all the blood work as well as my husband’s sperm analysis, we had a consultatio...Read more
Hyper or Hypothyroidism: Often Misdiagnosed
March 07, 2019 10:56 AM
Your thyroid is your body’s powerhouse. Your energy levels, metabolism, and heart rate are all controlled by this small, butterfly-shaped gland. Without enough thyroid hormone, your mitochondria aren’t able to produce the energy that your cells need for optimum performance. At the other end of the spectrum, your body can go into “overdrive” if it produces too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid Issues are More Common Than you Think With so much at stake with regards to your overall health, ...Read more
Why Is Adult Acne on the Rise?
February 13, 2019 03:40 PM
Growing numbers of women are dismayed to discover they didn’t leave acne behind when they finished high school. Yes, it might seem like a cruel joke, but it’s possible to have pimples and wrinkles at the same time. In fact, 54 percent of women over 25 experience some acne. And the numbers are expected to increase, with some skin care experts calling the increase in outbreaks in adult women “an epidemic.” What’s behind the rise in problem pimples? Although we tend to associate acne with ...Read more
Do you have Symptoms of High Estrogen?
November 14, 2018 09:09 PM
Estrogen plays an important role through the course of our reproductive lives and beyond. It regulates our menstrual cycle, strengthens our bones, controls our cholesterol, and much more. When our estrogen levels drop, we experience menopausal symptoms. But even before menopause, varying levels of this vital hormone can wreak havoc. That’s because estrogen requires a delicate balance with other hormones. When that balance is disturbed, we can experience a wide range of frustrating symptoms. ...Read more
Is Your Thyroid Healthy?
May 02, 2018 01:26 PM
Can your thyroid be the reason you can’t lose weight? Is your thyroid working properly? Should you get your thyroid tested? Did you know that a tiny, butterfly shaped gland nestled in your throat is responsible for producing and regulating some of the most important hormones in your body? This mighty gland is called the thyroid, and while it’s relatively small in size, it plays a large role in our endocrine (hormone) system. The thyroid gland produces hormones that interact with many othe...Read more
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