Iron Deficiency, Anemia, and Depression Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. In Canada alone, it is estimated that 5% of Canadians and 8% of females have low serum ferritin levels. Iron is an essential nutrient affecting every cell in the body and exhibiting multiple functions. It is important […]
Chronic Disease
Four Foolproof Strategies for Stress Management
Four Foolproof Strategies for Stress Management In this modern world, no one is immune to stress. Life can be stressful and everyone experiences this from time to time. The important thing, when it comes to stress and your health, is learning how to manage that stress. There are many simple strategies that you can incorporate […]
Common Women’s Health Concerns in your 40s
Common Women’s Health Concerns in your 40s When women enter their 40’s hormonal health really starts to change. Some women will continue with concerns that she experienced in her 30’s. Some will start to wonder if maybe menopause is fast approaching. Others will simply not feel like themselves and not really notice a hormonal connection […]
Common Health Concerns in your 20s and 30s
Common Health Concerns in your 20s and 30s Many women ignore their health concerns when they are young. At the time when they get their periods they are still children. When something is off with their cycle- irregular periods, heavy flow, painful periods, pms, acne, ect, many of these young girls are easily convinced to […]
I Think I’m Going Through Menopause…Now What?
I Think I’m Going Through Menopause…Now What? When I started my practice, I saw a huge gap in women’s health care around menopause. The woman that were walking through my door were lost and struggling. I often heard things like: “I guess this is just part of getting older.” “my doctor said it is normal […]
4 Risks Associated with PCOS…that have nothing to do with fertility
4 Risks Associated with PCOS…that have nothing to do with fertility When women have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in their teens or early 20’s their health plan is generally focused on symptoms that they can see like acne, hirsuitism (male-pattern hair growth) and irregular periods. If women are diagnosed a little later, […]