Will I have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I go off my Birth Control? After many years of being on the birth control pill, many women worry that “the pill” may have caused damage to their hormones resulting in amenorrhea (absent period), acne, weight gain, or hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) among other symptoms. […]
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Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Why can’t I just lose weight? Weight loss is something that most women desire. Women will often come into the office with a list of diets that they have tried or tell us about how much they have restricted but the problem is, they don’t feel well, and often times […]
Understanding the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
Understanding the Connection between Mental and Physical Health The mind-body connection is a fascinating one. We’re able to see a direct impact on our mental health, when our physical health is poor, and vice versa. It comes down to the thoughts we hold, how stressed we are, and our mental state, and how those can […]
Let Us Tell You About The Health Collective
Let’s Talk about The Health Collective… Something exciting is happening over here, you may have heard the recent buzz – we’re changing the way we work with patients, and we hope you’re as excited about this change as we are. One of the reasons we’ve been actively assessing our current way of practice, is because […]
A Taste of Our Favourite Holiday Recipes
A TASTE OF OUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY RECIPES The holidays are around the corner, and we’ve heard a little buzz from some of our patients, that they’re nervous about what they’re going to eat over the holidays. How they are going to navigate their eating habits, with less control over the food available when with others. […]
The Post-Halloween Sugar Slump: Understanding your Sugar Cravings
The Post-Halloween Sugar Slump: Understanding Your Sugar Cravings Understanding your sugar cravings, and finally saying farewell! You may have had a blood sugar nightmare, between candy at Halloween, and prepping for the up-and-coming holiday season. Simple sugars and carbs of any kind, causing a sudden spike in blood sugar, followed by the lows. You’re likely […]