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Women and Fatigue
Here are a few more reasons that need to be addressed to help lift you out of the fog and into a day with energy that becomes more of a regular thing.
My favourite supplement for PCOS
The secret is out! Inositol is one of my favourite supplements for PCOS. It's done well in several clinical trials and was included as evidence-based medicine in the 2018 International PCOS Guidelines.
Antimullerian Hormone (AMH) & PCOS.
AMH or Antimullerian hormone is a blood test looking at ovarian reserve, but has also been recently included in the 2023 PCOS International Guidelines under the diagnostic criteria. AMH is commonly ordered to understand the quantity or number of eggs/follicles in the ovary.
Could it be perimenopause?
“Peri” menopause means “around” menopause. It is normal to start having perimenopause symptoms in your late 30s. If you are over 35 years old, you may start to experience some early perimenopause symptoms.
Uterine Fibroids.
Fibroids are nonmalignant tumors. They have a high genetic component. Asking to shrink them with nutraceuticals is really a big ask.
Forget the fad diet, eat this way instead.
There are a lot of fad diets out there. It can be overwhelming and confusing for people to know which way to eat. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
Hair Loss 101
Hair loss can be one of the most distressing symptoms! Up to 50% of people will experience hair loss as a symptom at some point in their lifetime. That is a lot of people! There are many different types and causes of hair loss.
Hot Flashes 101
Hot flushes or flashes are also known as vasomotor symptoms (VSM) and are the most common symptom in perimenopause and menopause. Not all women experience them, but many do. 7 out of 10 women experience hot flushes during the menopause transition
4 Easy Steps to Improve Acne
Acne vulgaris is common as is cystic acne and can be very frustrating especially when it shows up after your teen years.
No period? Now what.
If your period is missing, what could be the cause? Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea -primary and secondary…
Get More Sleep, Lose More Weight.
Is it really that simple? Sleep more, lose more weight? Can you lose weight just lying in bed?
Heavy periods.
Heavy periods are common in your teen years and in your 40s. Why? Because both of these times are when progesterone is low in relation to estrogen…
Pill periods are not periods
The pill cannot “regulate” your menstrual cycle due to the simple fact that is suppresses ovulation and ovulation is the main event of the menstrual cycle. Pill periods are not periods, they are chemical bleeds.
Do you have PCOS?
PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It involves the ovaries but is much more complex than just a reproductive disorder. It involves multiple systems and requires a multi-system approach to treating it. You have PCOS when…
Why are you so tired?
Iron deficiency anemia should not be overlooked especially in women who complain of fatigue. Here are signs that iron deficiency anemia may be why you feel so tired:
Coming (out) about (in)fertility
It took my husband and I four years to conceive our first daughter and that happened with the help of medicated ultrasound monitored IUI. Our second daughter was conceived naturally.
An Anti-inflammatory Diet for Implantation Success
An anti-inflammatory diet as the name suggests is an excellent way to manage inflammation and decrease overall immune system stimulation when it comes to conception and implantation
PEAK Fertility Method+.
After years of personal and professional experience, I created the PEAK Fertility Method+, which is a pneumonic to help make sure my patients are getting the full picture and best fertility care possible. “P” is for predict, “E” is for evaluate and
Acupuncture for PEAK Fertility
1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility. Trying to conceive, especially when it deems challenging, can be very stressful both physically and emotionally. Some stress is normal, but too much can interfere with your hormone levels and ovulation
8 EVIDENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPTIMAL FERTILITY
There are a lot of fertility “experts” out there. Read this post to find out 8 evidence-based recommendations to elevate your fertility and chances to conceive.