There is a new hormonal term going around that you may or may have heard of; PMDD. PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. This is a diagnosis that refers to a group of PMS symptoms that become so intense that they have extreme mood implications, and severe impacts on quality of life. It can get so bad that for that period of the month it can feel like a depressive episode.
Read MoreIf you were diagnosed with a hormone-sensitive breast cancer before you went through menopause, likely Tamoxifen is part of your long-term support plan. Tamoxifen can be a foundational part of helping to prevent a recurrence. But what options are there for women who want to stay on Tamoxifen but continue to struggle with side-effects?
Read MoreMold exposure and related illness has become very important in the last few years, especially when it comes to many chronic and severe health issues. When present, the impact of mold on health cannot be understated. Unfortunately mold illness is often a challenge to figure out, as it can take some time to show up! Read on to learn more.
Read MoreWhen it comes to building a healthy gut, many people automatically jump to grabbing prebiotics, probiotics or adding more dietary fiber into their diets. However, if you’re struggling with IBS you may have found that these ‘go-to’ gut strategies either have no effect, or they actually make things worse. In this blog Dr. Almir dives into the do's and don'ts of treating IBS.
Read MoreThe best way to identify fertile days and increase the odds of conceiving each cycle is to track your cervical fluid. If you've never heard the phrase cervical fluid, you're not alone! Despite this being a strong marker of health and fertility, women are very rarely taught about the importance of cervical fluid in school or by their healthcare providers.
Read MorePCOS is a spectrum condition. That means some individuals with PCOS fall into that classic presentation of ‘trouble losing weight, not getting a regular period, losing hair, etc’. But on the other side of the spectrum, there’s a very different person. This is Lean PCOS. Sadly, lean PCOS is like the ‘forgotten’ PCOS. There’s very little we know about why it happens, how to improve diagnostics, and most importantly, how to go about treating this type of PCOS most effectively.
Read MoreAdjusting how we eat can do wonders for mental and physical health. But there is a time and place for every individual. You want to find the diet that serves YOU best at a time when you’re not going to drain your resources further. The best changes we can make are those that are sustainable.
Read MoreThe lymphatic system involves an extensive network of vessels, like arteries or veins, that passes through all our tissues to allow for the flow of lymph. Unfortunately, unlike the heart (or cardiovascular system), the lymphatic system does not have a pump to move lymphatic fluid around. So how can lymphatic massage help?
Read MoreWelcome to week 3 of exploring the link between our mental health and our hormones. Today we are looking at how our food choices and our cravings are linked to our hormonal health and blood sugar levels. Sometimes the things that we choose to eat are not always based on our conscious control but other processes that are happening in our bodies, including our hormones.
Read MoreWelcome to week two looking at connections between our hormones and our mental health. This week we are looking at how our relationship with food can impact our overall mental wellbeing as well as the balance and production of hormones in our bodies. This is something that is especially important in disordered eating.
Read MoreWelcome to our 3-part series exploring the link between our mental health and our hormones. Over the course of the next 3 weeks we are going to look at ways in which our mental health, reproductive hormones and eating patterns interact and influence the way that we are feeling on a daily basis.
Read MoreThe manifestation of autoimmunity and the occurrence of digestive dysfunction is a two way street. Having an autoimmune disease will create problems in your digestive system and having a poorly working gut can lead to autoimmunity, or make it worse.
Read MoreOne of the hardest years in my own recovery was when I stopped looking anorexic. It seemed like it happened overnight. One night I was okay – I was coasting. I was doing all the things - showing up, eating the food, in recovery and then suddenly something changed. I woke up and my whole body felt different.
Read MoreUnlike other addictions such as drug addiction or alcoholism, a person with an eating disorder cannot avoid the trigger of all of their mental and physical pain. They have to eat. No matter how much pain it causes them – they have to eat. So what do you do if you’re struggling?
Read MoreWhile no one likes getting a Pap, the only thing worse than the exam is receiving an abnormal result. An abnormal pap can be anxiety-inducing but you don’t need to panic, you just need to know what to do next.
Read MoreAs a follow-up to our first two episode, today we've turned the table and are interviewing one of our amazing Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Almir Alicelebic.
Read MoreIn today's episode, we dive into the basics of PCOS with Dr. Alessia Milano. We go through common questions such as what does it mean if you've just been diagnosed? Will you be able to have children? What are you treatment options? What does this mean for your long-term health? And much more.
If you're looking to get the low down on PCOS and what it means for your health, this episode is for you!
Read MoreAs a follow-up to our first episode, today we've turned the table and are interviewing our co-host, Dr. Alessia Milano.
Read MoreWe can't start off this podcast without you guys knowing who we are and what we're about. In today's episode we interview one of our hosts, Dr. Hayhlee Clarence.
Read MoreA quick search on ‘soy & health’ brings up so many conflicting opinions that it can be hard to know what to believe. Does soy protect you from cancer? Is it safe for men? Is it safe before menopause? Should you avoid it if you’ve already had cancer? A lot of us avoid soy altogether because of these uncertainties, but writing it off completely may mean you miss out on some wonderful benefits! So let’s look at what we really know.
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