September is PCOS Awareness Month. So I wanted to spend a bit of time talking about this disease, its health impacts and what I can do from a Naturopathic perspective.... read more →
Almost everyone knows of a couple who have struggled or are struggling with getting pregnant. In fact, infertility rates in Canada have doubled since the 1980s, and it is currently... read more →
Well, this is definitely a whole new world that we're living in right now, isn't it. How are you coping? These uncertain times have been particularly difficult for my fertility... read more →
Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women in Canada. It doesn't discriminate and it affects women equally across all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. What is endometriosis? The technical definition... read more →
Estrogen is a hormone that is one of the key players in women's reproductive systems. It's produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat tissues. Types of Estrogen E1 (Estrone)... read more →
In 15-44 year old women, approximately 30% are using oral birth control. According to Statistics Canada, there are 6.9 million Canadian women between the ages of 15 to 44 in... read more →
While I was doing research for a patient, I came across an article that noted a link between higher omega-3 intake to lower levels of a biomarker called β-amyloid that... read more →
Do you always wake up feeling exhausted and not well-rested? Do you feel that you aren’t quite as efficient at work as you could be because you’re always feeling tired?... read more →
A British study looked at 14 lifestyle factors that contribute to cancer: smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol, lack of fruits and vegetables in the diet, lack of fibre, eating red and... read more →
I read a very interesting article on the potential association between birth control pills and prostate cancer last week. In recent studies, it has been suggested that estrogen exposure increases... read more →
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