Posts in Hormones
Managing Menopause Symptoms Naturally: Naturopathic Solutions for Hormonal Balance and Well-being

 Ah, menopause—the inevitable phase that marks the end of our reproductive years. While it's a natural part of life, it can bring along a rollercoaster of hormonal changes and symptoms that leave many women feeling less than fabulous. But fear not! Embracing a natural approach to managing menopause can be a game-changer in navigating this transition with grace and vitality. So, let's dive into the world of naturopathic solutions and discover how to ride the menopause wave like a boss!


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Eating and Lifestyle Tips for Boosting Testosterone (Father's Day Edition)

As we celebrate Father's Day, it's important to prioritize men's health and well-being, including hormonal balance. Testosterone, a key hormone in men, plays a vital role in numerous aspects of health, including muscle strength, bone density, mood, and libido. While testosterone levels naturally decline with age, there are several lifestyle and dietary strategies that can support healthy testosterone production.

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Eating Your Way Into Hormonal Balance

As this month we celebrate Mother’s Day, I figured it was a good time to talk about an issue that plays a role in many women’s health. Hormone imbalance is something that affects the modern woman at staggering rates. It’s estimated that 80% of women will experience some form of hormone imbalance in her life.  The good news is that diet plays a big role in our hormonal balance, and with a few simple changes you can support your body to function optimally.

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Hair loss: Causes, Prevention and Restoration

Hair loss is natural. Hair falls out and hair grows in, and while it is normal for the average human to lose 50 and 100 single hairs a day, when our health is out of balance, we may have more hair loss than usual. Many think that hair loss is only the concern of men, but it is estimated to affect more than 50% of women. Let’s take a look at some of the leading causes as well as prevention tips.


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Father’s Day: A Quick Guide to Men’s Health

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d take this annual opportunity to talk specifically about men’s health. If you are a dad, Happy Father’s Day! If you aren’t a dad, or just have a dad you’d like to continue making happy memories with, I invite you to share this with him this Father’s Day. After all, it is health that allows a dad to keep on doing all of the things we love the most about them. From heart health, mental health, and hormonal health, we’ve got the leading angles covered.

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Infertility Awareness - Fertility Boosting Tips

For 1 in 5 women, fertility is not an easy journey and can be tumultuous and heart breaking as they try to start a family. April 24-30 is Infertility awareness week, where women are called to share their stories with infertility to end the isolation of this struggle. I wanted to take this time to talk about the leading causes of infertility, why we have seen a dramatic rise in infertility rates over the last 40 years, and dive into some ways to boost and support fertility naturally.



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Thyroid Awareness Month - Everything You Need to Know About the Thyroid

Your thyroid plays a role in supporting you with all of these things, along with fertility, skin and hair health, weight and metabolism, energy levels, and mood. The thyroid carries a big load, and many Canadian’s thyroid glands are actually functioning suboptimally. So let’s take a moment to appreciate and bring awareness to the thyroid, and take a dive into everything you need to know.



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The Lowdown on Adaptogens and Hormone Balance

Adaptogens are unique in the fact that these herbs and mushrooms function differently based on what your body needs. In other words, they adapt. That makes them a powerful tool to have in your dietary repertoire, but where to start?

I’ve outlined a few different adaptogens and their potential in supporting your hormone system to get you started.

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Plan Your Life Around Your Cycle (The Ultimate Life Upgrade)

Not only can you predict your period, ovulation, and PMS, but you can also predict your mood, energy levels, willingness to socialize, productivity, and levels of introspection.

Having this insight into how you will be feeling on any given day of the month can allow you to begin to plan your life around these insights and make your life easier and optimize on your prime energy levels.

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