For some, New Years' resolutions can feel like a hamster wheel of disappointment: you head into January with fresh energy & great intentions but by February you've reverted to the same old habits. This year, let's do this differently. In this blog, we go through some habit-forming nutrition-based goals that are accessible, attainable, and most importantly, sustainable!
Read MoreIn this blog, I’m going to take you through my ultimate guide to making lasting behaviour changes. I’ll circle back to how I fit this into my life, so you understand the highs, lows, and intricacies of actually making a change stick around. Hopefully afterwards, you’ll feel confident you can do it too 😊
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard that excessive stress can have negative impacts on our health. In fact, many of us have associated the word stress with something harmful. But is stress truly as bad as everyone says it is? In this blog, we go over the differences between acute and chronic stress, what happens to our bodies in the face of stress, and how we can break this cycle.
Read MoreWhen we look at supporting our mental health and stress levels, sometimes it’s more about understanding ourselves better, understanding what soothes us, and not necessarily ridding ourselves of those feelings (or negative behaviours) entirely. This might not always look like the healthiest option, but it certainly will help us navigate where these feelings are originating from and set us on a trajectory for better mental health and stress resiliency. This is called harm reduction.
Read MoreNuts are a fantastic food to include in your diet. They are packed with amazing nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, other healthy fats, fibre, trace minerals such as selenium and vitamins such as vitamin E. This calorically dense food has been associated with many health benefits, but how do nuts relate to breast cancer? This blog goes over the impact of nut consumption in breast cancer survivorship!
Read MoreIf you or a loved one has undergone chemotherapy treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may have heard of the term “chemo brain”. The medical term for this is chemotherapy related cognitive impairment (CRCI) and refers to impaired memory, processing speed, concentration, and attention after or during chemotherapy. Excitingly, new research in breast cancer has shed some light on easy ways of supporting chemo brain!
Read MoreInflammatory PCOS, Adrenal PCOS, Insulin Resistant PCOS, Post-Pill PCOS, thyroid PCOS – these are all the ‘types’ of PCOS you’ve likely read about online. The reality is that these are not real types of PCOS. In this blog, we’ll take you through the REAL types of PCOS, that way, you’ll have a way better understanding of what PCOS is and isn’t, as well as how to go about finding care that is individualized to you!
Read MoreUsing ultrasound as the sole way to diagnose or rule out PCOS can lead to both over-diagnosing and under-diagnosing of this condition. Let’s talk about the important difference between polycystic ovaries and PCOS, and what is needed for a proper diagnosis to clear up this common misconception!
Read MoreCircling back to the biggest question we receive at the clinic - do you actually need to eliminate gluten? In this blog, we chat about the connection between gluten and autoimmune disease specifically, and go through the research we have available looking at how gluten impacts the body.
Read MoreWhen you think of symptoms around our menstrual cycles the first thought is often there must be something going on with my hormones. While this may be the case, it is important to remember that our hormones are impacted by every system in our body. With that in mind, the cause of your menstrual related symptoms may not actually be your hormones themselves but the way that other systems are interacting with your hormones, including our immune system.
Read MoreCeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten. The ingestion of gluten in those with celiac disease leads to destruction and damage to the small intestine. Undiagnosed celiac disease can impact reproductive health in multiple ways, including fertility outcomes.
Read MoreEnvironmental exposures in the form of “toxicants” play a role in infertility and increase the risk of negative outcomes in both the mother and the baby. There are a variety of ways that environmental toxicants can negatively affect fertility in both males and females.
Read MoreMyoinositol supplementation has been found to support healthy insulin levels, improve ovulation rates, and reduce testosterone levels in women with PCOS. Research also suggests that myoinositol supplementation may positively impact fertility outcomes in women going through fertility treatment with PCOS in multiple ways!
Read MoreHave you noticed that in the past couple of years you are FEELING your PMS or experiencing hormonal symptoms in different ways? This is not uncommon and it does not necessarily mean that your hormones are failing you. One of the biggest reasons why your periods (namely your PMS) might be worse is because of stress.
Read MoreSerotonin is a neurotransmitter in our brain. Neurotransmitters are the messengers of the brain – they have many roles in our body and play a particularly big role in how we feel mentally-emotionally. Lower amounts of serotonin are associated with low mood and increased anxiety. One of the ways that we can decrease the intensity of mood symptoms is by supporting healthy serotonin levels in our body.
Read MoreMost of us have experienced anxiety at some point in our lives. If you’ve suffered with anxiety, then you know how debilitating it can feel and how important is becomes to receive good quality treatment options. In this blog, we take you through what the research has to say on acupuncture and anxiety!
Read MoreProbiotics are commonly prescribed and safe supplements, but they are overused and at times misunderstood by patients and practitioners. In this blog we go over some essential probiotic principles, so you better understand when and how to use probiotics properly!
Read MoreIrritable bowel syndrome is a general diagnosis for the symptoms of chronic bloating and poor bowel movements. In IBS, bloating is worse after meals, and bowel movements can be constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of both. The problem is, although IBS is definitely a real diagnosis, it’s also a very general and lazy diagnosis, since it doesn’t address the root cause.
Read MoreAn ever-expanding body of research now suggests that vitamin D is more a hormone that plays a fundamental role in all aspects of our fertility from supporting healthy ovulation, improving pregnancy rates, reducing miscarriage risk and even supporting mood in the post-partum period. Read on to learn more about why Vitamin D is so essential in fertility and reproductive health, and why you should get your levels tested!
Read MoreMercury is a heavy metal that is ubiquitous in the environment and has been known to contribute to a number of health issues and diseases such as hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease and neurological issues. Read on to learn more about how mercury exposure might be affecting you!
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