Adenomyosis is a condition in which glands found in the innermost lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, ...

Looking for a pasta recipe that packs a 30-gram protein punch plus lots of veggies, healthy fats, and ...

Let's get into cortisol.  I'm going to share excerpts from Chapter 5 of my book, "The Period Literacy ...

What Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) or Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)?Fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) help you identify your ...

Let's talk about vaginal and vulvar odour. First, let me tell you that a mild odour is absolutely ...

What is AMH?AMH, Anti-Mullerian Hormone, is a hormone made by your pre-antral and antral follicles. These follicles have ...

As someone with PCOS, you might've missed your periods many consecutive months in a row.If this happens, there's ...

This edamame salad is full of flavour, fibre, and protein! 1 cup of shelled (i.e., out of the ...

Have you ever gone to your GP, shared all the ways you're feeling off, and then have a ...

As someone with PCOS, you might've heard the following words from your doc: “Just eat less and move ...

Ever caught yourself wondering, "Why me?"You're not alone.When it comes to health and disease, it's a question that ...

Personal lubricants: there is a lot of stigma and feelings of failure in cases where you need to ...

As more and more information is available online (an amazing thing), more and more misinformation is also available ...

There's a lot that happens once ovulation occurs! Your hormones go up and then down--a bit of a ...

The follicular phase technically kicks off with your period, but it's easier to separate it from your period ...

It can be hard to figure out how much blood you're losing during a period, especially if you're ...

PMDD was long grouped with PMS or as a severe form of PMS. But, these are not the ...

Iron. We need it. Our red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin. This haemoglobin allows us to ...

Regular, fairly consistent menstrual cycles are an indicator of healthy hormonal communication between your brain, ovaries, and the ...

Could it be endometriosis? It's a question I put in my patient charts more than I'd like. It's ...

Why do my pants feel snug sometimes? I can't wear my rings sometimes. My weight fluctuates by 4lb ...

Heart health month is officially here, and I'm presenting you with many considerations to support your cardiovascular system ...

Retinol. It's an ingredient that is in soooo many skincare products that tout anti-ageing benefits. Is it really ...

Facial acupuncture (can also be called cosmetic acupuncture) can be a gentle and complementary way to take care ...

Most Canadians are getting around half the amount of the recommended intake of fibre per day according to ...

Whether you like periods or not, the physiological changes that happen are quite fascinating.Your uterus has 3 layers:perimetrium ...

How much blood do I lose per period? Quantifying your menstrual blood loss is no easy feat, depending ...

Calcium is a mineral that we get through our diets. The amount you get is really dependent on ...

In my last blog post, I covered ovulation signs so you can tell whether or not you're ovulating ...

If you know my work, you know I'm a big fan of tracking and understanding your cycle.  Figuring ...

Feeling tired is no fun. Fatigue seeps into all aspects of life: fun, cooking, making decisions, work, school, ...

Social media readily delivers sooo much information on, well, pretty much anything and everything! This is great in ...

I love a tart, lemony bean salad, and that's what I'm bringing to you. It's packed with fibre, ...

When I thought about menopause in my 20s, it seemed pretty far away. However, as I progress through ...

The vulva and vagina are terms that are often used interchangeably. They are, in fact, different from one ...

Vaginal dryness can occur at any age, but it is more common as we begin to lose our ...

Can I be honest with you? Keeping track of my menstrual cycle was a key strategy that helped ...

Have you heard of the pelvic floor? How about a pelvic physiotherapist? If you have low back pain, ...

Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week ...

I know it can be alarming to get a PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis. As soon as you ...

Premenstrual Syndrome -- PMS -- can get in the way of life. Buuut, it doesn't have to. Don't ...

If you're looking for a smoothie recipe that makes for a great breakfast, is plant-based, and packs in ...

PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) can be a debilitating condition. I didn't realize just how debilitating until I started ...

As March, Endometriosis Awareness Month, comes to a close, going over some treatment options for endometriosis seemed like ...

Diagnosing endometriosis can be really difficult. Since March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, let's talk about why that is ...

Endometriosis... a condition that affects ~6-10% of menstruators of reproductive age. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so this ...

PCOS increases multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. And since February is Heart Health Month, this is the ...

To eat or not to eat. I get A LOT of questions about what to eat (and not ...

For PCOS Awareness Month in September, I did Part I of this series. I answered a lot of ...

It's common for people to read conflicting information about exercise in pregnancy. Even apps that are designed for ...

Menstrual cramps, called dysmenorrhea in medical speak, is one of the most common period problems across the world ...

The oral contraceptive pill is often prescribed to PCOS patients who are not looking to get pregnant (now ...

I answer questions about PCOS on a daily basis in my practice. PCOS patients make up the majority ...

A lot of PCOS patients who reach out to me are alarmed when their doctors give them their ...

There's a lot of information out in the world these days. You can sync your exercise regimen to ...

While there's nothing wrong with snacking (on (salt & vinegar!) chips), there's a common pattern that can be ...

I haven't posted a recipe in a long time. Since it's getting warmer here in Ontario, I thought ...

The vagina is often confused with the vulva (which is the anatomical structure I'll be covering next). The ...

PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is a kind of PMD (premenstrual disorder), i.e., a disorder that ...

Progesterone is made in the ovaries, corpus luteum, placenta, and the adrenal glands. The main way we make ...

Let’s face it, having your period can be a real pain - literally! Cramps, abdominal and body pain, ...

Estrogen is a hormone that often gets a bad rap, but it is a hormone that is super ...

The ovaries are paired organs that are the size of golfballs in your lower abdomen. They connect to ...

The hormonal IUS (IntraUterine System), like the copper IUD, is a T-shaped device that is inserted (by a ...

Cervical mucus is the discharge that we see during the menstrual cycle that is produced by the cervix ...

The IUD (IntraUterine Device) is pretty cool -- a small T-shaped device that's inserted (by your doc) into ...

I thought it was about time that we review some anatomy related to the menstrual cycle, and we're ...

Vitamin D plays an important role in pretty much all the systems in our bodies from the immune ...

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Your menstrual cycle is a vital part of your physiology. It tells you/us that your body has adequate ...

Exercise -- we all need it for our health. However, when I talk to patients, it's not as ...

A large percentage of my patient population is PCOS patients. And a large population of my PCOS patients ...

September is PCOS Awareness Month and I thought this month's blog posts should be all about PCOS. PCOS ...

Your heavy menstrual bleeding deserves attention. You may have normalized it. Your doctor might have normalized it. The ...

We all carry some of the values, beliefs, and opinions that we’ve been exposed to throughout our lives ...

According to the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS, you have to have 2 out of 3 of: irregular ...

There’s nothing like having some juicy fruits on a hot summer day… except for having those fruits in ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects most menstruators at least some point in their lives. You may notice that you ...

This blog is for you massage-loving menstruators who may experience menstrual pain. Connective tissue manipulation i.e. massage has ...

This is an easy hormone-healthy recipe you can have for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side ...

It’s Infertility Awareness Week in Canada and in this post I’m answering some of the common questions that ...

IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The main symptoms associated with IBS are called ABCDs: Abdominal pain, Bloating, ...

It’s liver health month and it’s nutrition month in Canada, so I’m combining those 2 topics in this ...

This is a quick and easy hormone-healthy pudding recipe you can have for breakfast, as a snack, or ...

It's February, which means it's heart health month. So, this post is all about cardiovascular health, and more ...

Spicy Hari (Green) Chutney This is a chutney most South Asians or those of South Asian descent are ...

Burrito Bowl Burrito and burrito-like bowls are staples at our place. You can add whatever you'd like or ...

Anti-cramping anti-inflammatory juice This is a great juice to bring down inflammation, support your body’s detox pathways, and ...

Vegan Thai Cold Fresh Rolls These aren't particularly hard to make, but they do take up a bit ...

Chana Daal Salad This lentil salad is one that my mum makes during Ramadan very often. I love ...

Kachoomar Salad This is a super easy Pakistani-style salad that I love. It's usually served with a variety ...

Vegan Mushroom Risotto I LOVE mushrooms, especially enoki (the really thin white ones) and oyster mushrooms. If you ...

Red Lentil Soup (Masoor Daal) This is my go-to recipe when I don’t know what to cook or ...

So, these peppers were the other appetizers that I made a few times over the holidays along with ...

I had a few potlucks to go to over the holidays and I made these and stuffed peppers ...

Roasted baby potatoes - they are delicious and go well with so many dishes. These will make a ...

If you like cauliflower and chickpeas, this recipe is definitely for you. I'm always trying to make simple ...

I had a lot of chickpeas lying around and I was looking to create a chickpea recipe that ...

We received a waffle maker from my parents recently (I think they want us to make them waffles ...

Wondering what else you can do with avocados apart from making guac, chocolate avocado pudding, avocado toast, avocado ...

Are you to try out this recipe for some delicious fudge that is dairy-free and not sickeningly sweet?!Ingredients:- ...

I love mushrooms - button, enoki, maitake, shitake... I love eating them and I also use a lot ...

This steamer is anti-inflammatory and makes a great replacement for your coffee/latte in the morning. Ingredients: - 1 ...

If you haven't tried my blueberry lemon cashew mousse, you should! It is delicious. If you're more of ...

This cauliflower mash is easy to make and goes well on the side anywhere you'd use potatoes. Plus, ...

This is a very common southeast Asian dish that is usually made with chicken. To make with chicken, ...

This mousse is creamy and dreamy. It's gluten-free and dairy-free. I hadn't made it in a long time ...

These granola bites are gluten-free, dairy-free, and are nut-free as well - you could make them nutty if ...

I love black bean soup - it's nutritious, hearty, and has a bit of a zing. The ingredient ...

These chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the oustide and soft on the inside... given that you don't ...

This is a great way to treat yourself while having some veggies this holiday season! Ingredients: - 1 ...

Lactose-intolerant? Dairy-free for your digestive or skin troubles? Vegan? Try out this nut, seed, and nutritional yeast based ...

This is my go-to salad for big gatherings and it's always a hit. This is what you need: ...

These potato cutlets can be used instead of homefries at brunch, go really well with some fresh juice ...

This tofu scramble is great on its own, in a burrito, with some brown rice or quinoa, or ...

I see a lot of patients (and people in my life) who are low in iron and they’re ...

A lot of people shy away from smoothies thinking that they'll taste like dirt, but making a delicious ...

This hazelnut milk is easy to make and tastes delicious (this is what I say about pretty much ...

Looking for something sweet to have this weekend? Make this raspberry sauce to have on its own or ...

This tabouli recipe is quick and easy and makes for a great lunch 🙂 - 1 cup cooked ...

There's a pretty nasty bug going around here and I was unfortunate enough to be bogged down by ...

With the fall and winter come dry, chapped lips. Forget purchasing a lip scrub - make your own ...

This sauce goes really well with the cold fresh rolls in the picture - you can look forward ...

Here's a recipe for a nice and refreshing drink for these hot summer days: - 1/4 medium-sized watermelon ...

Here's an easy snack recipe for the whole family! - ¾ cup chickpeas - dried (this is equivalent ...

These are delicious. The first time I made them, I only used 1 zucchini; after they were cooked, ...

Who needs Reese's Peanut Butter Cups when you can make your own peanut or almond butter cups that ...

This is one of my favourite tofu recipes courtesy of my favourite cook - my mum. We made ...

Here''s a recipe that is great for breakfast, a midday snack, and/or dessert! This pudding is creamy and ...

Want to add some pizzazz to your salad? If you said yes, then pair this avocado lime dressing ...

Hot chocolate is easy to make and a great comfort drink especially on cold winter nights (like we've ...

Forget store-bought brownie bites, date balls, and granola bars. This quick and easy recipe is all you need ...

These brownies are quite dense and go very well with (vanilla) ice cream! - 1 (~16 oz) jar ...