Relieving Pelvic Pain with Yoga Pelvic pain affects 1 in 3 women in Canada. Often, those who are experiencing pain feel more alone than the statistics reveal because pelvic pain is not as readily spoken about as other parts of the body, like the back or hip. Pelvic pain can disrupt bowel, bladder, digestive, and […]
5 TIPS TO GET YOUR DIGESTION BACK ON TRACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
5 TIPS TO GET YOUR DIGESTION BACK ON TRACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS It is easy to overindulge over the holiday season. This is the time when our busy lives get even busier! By mid-November most people find themselves going out for dinner more often, attending holiday parties, ordering more takeout, and finding it challenging to […]
Treating Androgen Excess in PCOS
Treating Androgen Excess in PCOS Androgens are an essential part of women’s health. They are responsible for muscle growth, bone development, libido, keeping body fat low and a general sense of wellbeing. However, too much of anything isn’t good. When these hormones get too high the result is acne and/or a more masculine appearance. This […]
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility
I’m Not Ovary Acting: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of female sex hormones. The hormonal imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. The ovaries make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy […]
HOW YOUR THYROID MIGHT BE HINDERING WEIGHT LOSS
How Your Thyroid Might Be Hindering Weight Loss Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND The thyroid hormone interacts on a cellular level in the body, controlling the rate of metabolism – or how quickly we can break down substance into energy. Understanding this, you can imagine that if metabolism is slowed down – in the case of […]
How Do You Know if Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is Right for You?
How Do You Know if Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is Right for You? By Dr. Lisa Maddalena What is a Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) Bioidentical hormone therapy refers to hormone replacement using hormones that are made to be identical to those produced naturally in the human body. Since they are identical to what […]