As you likely expect, comprehensive hormone testing gives us an inside look at your hormone levels. Testing can be done on one day of your cycle or over the course…
Many of us have experienced the interconnected relationship that the gut and brain have on each other. The most common example is during times of anxiety, such as prior to…
Tracking your cycle is not only for those looking to become pregnant or prevent pregnancy. It is also helpful to understand what your hormones are up to throughout your cycle.…
There is value and empowerment in understand what is happening to your hormones month to month. When it is understood what changes should be happening, it is easier to identify…
Hormonal fluctuations are a part of a normal cycle, but what symptoms could be experienced when hormones are not well regulated? Our hormones act on receptors that are present all…
I shared a list of my favourite plant proteins in PLANT PROTEIN 101 but its time to graduate to common problems I have dealt with in Plant Protein 201. "Beans…
Before we can start, lets get clear on symptoms of unhappy digestion: these can include bloating, gas, mild abdominal upset, constipation or diarrhea. This article is specific to mild symptoms,…
Hypothyroidism An underfunctioning thyroid causes: weight gain, fatigue, colder body temperature, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, heavy or irregular periods and slow heart rate Hyperthyroidism An overfunctioning thyroid causes: weight loss,…
Cold and flu season is upon us! It is time to strengthen the immune system and protect the body against foreign invaders. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a specific herbal decoction,…
We all know stress is not good for general health. But why? I dove into the research on this one, because I know how much we all experience external stressors…
This is a compilation of my favourite plant-based protein sources with amount of protein according to cronometer.com. RECOMMENDATION: ensure at least one source of plant protein with every meal. The best…
What is Dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is a term used to define any abnormal blood fat (lipid) levels. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is naturally produced in the liver and is…
What is Meditation? There are many different types of meditation, but all are used to free the mind from racing thoughts and allows us to focus on relaxing our mental…
Sleep Hygiene The very basics: no screens at least one hour before bed. This one is soooo important. Blue light produced by screens affects the bodies physiological cycle that helps…