Whether you have already passed the 50 mark, or are fast approaching, healthy eating has never been more important. For many people, they might start to feel their bad habits start to catch up with them, or find their metabolism changes and what used to work is no longer working for them. While there’s some standing good health habits that cross the ages, there are some key focus areas that should take center stage in the later half of our lives to keep us healthy and ready for everything life has to offer during this exciting phase of life.
Being a mom in today’s world is often a borderline super-human experience. From working to caring for the kids, the home, and having their own interests and hobbies, self care, side hustles… it’s no wonder many mothers are burnt out. With Mother’s day this month, there’s an opportunity to celebrate mothers and while a day of pancakes in bed and flowers is oh so lovely– let’s take it a step further and look at the top supplements to help support long lasting good health in mom– no matter what stage of life she is in.
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!
Summer is a season of warmth, vitality, and outdoor activities. It provides a perfect opportunity to reevaluate our habits and make positive changes that support our well-being. This summer, why not embrace four small lifestyle changes that could have a big impact on your quality of life? By incorporating these changes into your routine, you can enhance your overall health, boost energy levels, and fully embrace the joys of the season.
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.
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.
October 20 was World Osteoporosis Day. This is an important subject to bring awareness to, as bone fractures affect millions of people worldwide each year. By the age of 50, the average Canadian woman has a 40 percent chance of suffering at least one fracture caused by brittle bones. One in every four Canadian women and one in every eight men over this age will be diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Period Action Day (PAD) is occurring on October 8 in the US, and it inspired me to write on this important subject, because it could use attention here in Canada as well. Not all women and girls have access to menstruation products in North America, let alone the rest of the world, and this day brings awareness to that concerning fact.In the wellness communities, it is also being brought forth that not all menstrual products are created equal, and some of the popular brands actually contain many harmful chemicals.
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.
Sometimes it takes more than flowers and chocolate to set the mood. A low libido can sometimes be a sign of a deeper health issue such as hormone imbalance, but sometimes it's just in need of a good old fashioned rev up. With love still lingering in the air from Valentine’s day, I thought it was a great time to provide some tips for boosting your sex drive to create even more love this year.
Now that the kids are headed back to school, it’s time for Mom and Dad to finally get some time to themselves. But sometimes when the time comes, you realize that your libido has left the building as well. Let’s have a look at some of the ways to get back your mojo.
In honour of International Women’s Day. coming up on Monday, I wanted to drop into the feminine, the gifts of the feminine, and how this relates to medicine and our medical system.
I think most women have been there. Your visit from Aunt Flo is late, and the panic starts to set in. Whether you're a day late or missed a period altogether, I’d just like to inform you that there are many reasons, besides the obvious, that your period could be MIA.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I wanted to provide some information on what working on cancer prevention with a naturopathic approach looks like.
We each have our own unique weight gain patterns, and much of it comes down to genetics, but specific hormone imbalances can trigger weight to accumulate in specific areas and could offer a vital clue as to the bigger picture of what’s going on in your body.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mammas out there! In honor of this special day, I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome all of the new mothers into motherhood during this challenging time and talk about how to prioritize your wellness postpartum.
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.
I’ve put together the ultimate guide on tracking your cycle so that you can truly set yourself up for your best possible life that is in harmony with your hormones.
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.
We are so hard on ourselves as women for not being consistent in our mood and productivity, but we forget that we aren’t meant to be. Our society is very masculine oriented and women feel they need to force themselves into being something that we’re not in order to succeed. Many women remain largely unaware and untapped into the gifts of their unique menstrual cycle.
