We love our smoothies during this hot summer weather! They make a tasty AND nutritious treat! But did you know that not all smoothies are health-boosting? Read on for some simple tips on the “do’s and don’ts” of smoothie making! When making smoothies, its easy to load up on many colourful fruit. While they’re […]
Health Tip Tuesday – Raspberry Zinger Smoothie
Looking for a refreshing treat to get you through the week?? Give this smoothie recipe a try! It’s packed with vitamins and protein to keep you feeling satisfied. Raspberry Zinger Smoothie Recipe Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog post on the Do’s and Don’ts of Smoothie Making!!
Could Menopause Be The Cause of Your Failing Memory?
Have you been forgetting names or where you left your keys? If so, you’re not alone. Most middle-aged women experience memory lapses from time to time, especially during menopause. This may be due to the fact that, during menopause there is a dramatic drop in ovarian production of hormones, especially estrogen. Estrogen not only […]
Is It Still Possible To Get Pregnant With PCOS?
So you have been diagnosed with or suspect you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are left wondering… will it affect my ability to get pregnant? The short answer to this question is that it can certainly have an impact on fertility, however there are ways to effectively treat it and help women to […]
Healthy Hormone Series: When Hormone Testing Is Essential To Your Wellbeing
You know the symptoms – bloating, mood swings, acne, fatigue, lack of sex drive, vaginal dryness. Or maybe your cycles are changing; getting closer together or farther apart. Not to mention the painful and heavy periods. What about being short tempered, and lacking joy? We often put a smile on our faces outwardly, but inside […]
Your Menstrual Cycle and the Moon
Hey Ladies, Here is a Friday ‘fun fact’ about your hormones… Although this phenomenon has been debated in medical research, did you know that menstruating women (who are not on hormonal contraceptives) tend to cycle with the moon? …Come on, who has not noticed their cycle linking up with girlfriends, teammates, or roommates? But […]