Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Take some time for #self-care! We all know that taking time for ourselves is good for the body and mind. But, in the height of the Christmas season, it’s often difficult to actually follow through. Here are some simple ways to take “me” time: Listen to your favourite podcast (or music) […]
Afternoon Energy Crash – What’s Really Going On?
Energy levels often go up and down through the day. When your body is in balance, you wake refreshed, have consistent energy through the day, and are tired enough at night to fall asleep easily. Unfortunately, this isn’t the norm for most people. We get too little sleep, run on coffee and energy bars, and […]
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
Heading into the holidays, so many patients at Health Over All ask me the same question: Is it OK to cheat on my diet? My healthy holiday tips will help you glide through the holiday season and stay sane around food. Starting in November, I often hear the same thing from many of our patients: “If […]
Mood Swings and PMS – What Your Hormones Are Trying To Tell You?
Are you particularly moody the week before your period? Feeling low, anxious, or on edge..where EVERY. LITTLE. THING. puts you over the top? Your hormones are sending you a message loud and clear! Possible causes of your PMS include: Hormone imbalance (high or low estrogen/progesterone) High prolactin Blood sugar imbalance Calcium or magnesium deficiency Serotonin […]
Three Reasons Why You Are Waking Up in The Night and Unable to Fall Back to Sleep
Do you have trouble staying asleep? Maybe you wake up once, maybe multiple times, but always seems to be the same pattern. Chronic sleep problems are very common, affecting approximately one-third of the population. The good news is that there is usually a number of effective strategies that can help to resolve your sleep problems […]
Do you have a slow metabolism from years of dieting?
Have you ever noticed that you start a diet, lose some weight, only to gain it all back and then some? Have you tried all the diets out there but still can’t seem to lose that extra bit of weight? You may actually have a slow metabolism from years of dieting! How does this happen? […]