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Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week ...
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I know it can be alarming to get a PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis. As soon as you ...
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Premenstrual Syndrome -- PMS -- can get in the way of life. Buuut, it doesn't have to. Don't ...
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If you're looking for a smoothie recipe that makes for a great breakfast, is plant-based, and packs in ...
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PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) can be a debilitating condition. I didn't realize just how debilitating until I started ...
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As March, Endometriosis Awareness Month, comes to a close, going over some treatment options for endometriosis seemed like ...
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Diagnosing endometriosis can be really difficult. Since March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, let's talk about why that is ...
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Endometriosis... a condition that affects ~6-10% of menstruators of reproductive age. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so this ...
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PCOS increases multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. And since February is Heart Health Month, this is the ...
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To eat or not to eat. I get A LOT of questions about what to eat (and not ...
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For PCOS Awareness Month in September, I did Part I of this series. I answered a lot of ...
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It's common for people to read conflicting information about exercise in pregnancy. Even apps that are designed for ...
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Menstrual cramps, called dysmenorrhea in medical speak, is one of the most common period problems across the world ...
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The oral contraceptive pill is often prescribed to PCOS patients who are not looking to get pregnant (now ...
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I answer questions about PCOS on a daily basis in my practice. PCOS patients make up the majority ...
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A lot of PCOS patients who reach out to me are alarmed when their doctors give them their ...
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There's a lot of information out in the world these days. You can sync your exercise regimen to ...
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While there's nothing wrong with snacking (on (salt & vinegar!) chips), there's a common pattern that can be ...
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I haven't posted a recipe in a long time. Since it's getting warmer here in Ontario, I thought ...
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The vagina is often confused with the vulva (which is the anatomical structure I'll be covering next). The ...
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PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is a kind of PMD (premenstrual disorder), i.e., a disorder that ...
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Progesterone is made in the ovaries, corpus luteum, placenta, and the adrenal glands. The main way we make ...
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Let’s face it, having your period can be a real pain - literally! Cramps, abdominal and body pain, ...
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Estrogen is a hormone that often gets a bad rap, but it is a hormone that is super ...
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The ovaries are paired organs that are the size of golfballs in your lower abdomen. They connect to ...
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The hormonal IUS (IntraUterine System), like the copper IUD, is a T-shaped device that is inserted (by a ...
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Cervical mucus is the discharge that we see during the menstrual cycle that is produced by the cervix ...
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The IUD (IntraUterine Device) is pretty cool -- a small T-shaped device that's inserted (by your doc) into ...
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I thought it was about time that we review some anatomy related to the menstrual cycle, and we're ...
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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 ...
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Exercise -- we all need it for our health. However, when I talk to patients, it's not as ...
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A large percentage of my patient population is PCOS patients. And a large population of my PCOS patients ...
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September is PCOS Awareness Month and I thought this month's blog posts should be all about PCOS. PCOS ...
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Your heavy menstrual bleeding deserves attention. You may have normalized it. Your doctor might have normalized it. The ...
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We all carry some of the values, beliefs, and opinions that we’ve been exposed to throughout our lives ...
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According to the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS, you have to have 2 out of 3 of: irregular ...
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There’s nothing like having some juicy fruits on a hot summer day… except for having those fruits in ...
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects most menstruators at least some point in their lives. You may notice that you ...
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This blog is for you massage-loving menstruators who may experience menstrual pain. Connective tissue manipulation i.e. massage has ...
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This is an easy hormone-healthy recipe you can have for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side ...
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It’s Infertility Awareness Week in Canada and in this post I’m answering some of the common questions that ...
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IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The main symptoms associated with IBS are called ABCDs: Abdominal pain, Bloating, ...
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It’s liver health month and it’s nutrition month in Canada, so I’m combining those 2 topics in this ...
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This is a quick and easy hormone-healthy pudding recipe you can have for breakfast, as a snack, or ...
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It's February, which means it's heart health month. So, this post is all about cardiovascular health, and more ...
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Spicy Hari (Green) Chutney This is a chutney most South Asians or those of South Asian descent are ...
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Burrito Bowl Burrito and burrito-like bowls are staples at our place. You can add whatever you'd like or ...
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Anti-cramping anti-inflammatory juice This is a great juice to bring down inflammation, support your body’s detox pathways, and ...
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Vegan Thai Cold Fresh Rolls These aren't particularly hard to make, but they do take up a bit ...
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Chana Daal Salad This lentil salad is one that my mum makes during Ramadan very often. I love ...
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Kachoomar Salad This is a super easy Pakistani-style salad that I love. It's usually served with a variety ...
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Vegan Mushroom Risotto I LOVE mushrooms, especially enoki (the really thin white ones) and oyster mushrooms. If you ...
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Red Lentil Soup (Masoor Daal) This is my go-to recipe when I don’t know what to cook or ...
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So, these peppers were the other appetizers that I made a few times over the holidays along with ...
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I had a few potlucks to go to over the holidays and I made these and stuffed peppers ...
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Roasted baby potatoes - they are delicious and go well with so many dishes. These will make a ...
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If you like cauliflower and chickpeas, this recipe is definitely for you. I'm always trying to make simple ...
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I had a lot of chickpeas lying around and I was looking to create a chickpea recipe that ...
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We received a waffle maker from my parents recently (I think they want us to make them waffles ...
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Wondering what else you can do with avocados apart from making guac, chocolate avocado pudding, avocado toast, avocado ...
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Are you to try out this recipe for some delicious fudge that is dairy-free and not sickeningly sweet?!Ingredients:- ...
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I love mushrooms - button, enoki, maitake, shitake... I love eating them and I also use a lot ...
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This steamer is anti-inflammatory and makes a great replacement for your coffee/latte in the morning. Ingredients: - 1 ...
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If you haven't tried my blueberry lemon cashew mousse, you should! It is delicious. If you're more of ...
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This cauliflower mash is easy to make and goes well on the side anywhere you'd use potatoes. Plus, ...
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This is a very common southeast Asian dish that is usually made with chicken. To make with chicken, ...
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This mousse is creamy and dreamy. It's gluten-free and dairy-free. I hadn't made it in a long time ...
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These granola bites are gluten-free, dairy-free, and are nut-free as well - you could make them nutty if ...
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I love black bean soup - it's nutritious, hearty, and has a bit of a zing. The ingredient ...
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These chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the oustide and soft on the inside... given that you don't ...
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This is a great way to treat yourself while having some veggies this holiday season! Ingredients: - 1 ...
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Lactose-intolerant? Dairy-free for your digestive or skin troubles? Vegan? Try out this nut, seed, and nutritional yeast based ...
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This is my go-to salad for big gatherings and it's always a hit. This is what you need: ...
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These potato cutlets can be used instead of homefries at brunch, go really well with some fresh juice ...
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This tofu scramble is great on its own, in a burrito, with some brown rice or quinoa, or ...
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I see a lot of patients (and people in my life) who are low in iron and they’re ...
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A lot of people shy away from smoothies thinking that they'll taste like dirt, but making a delicious ...
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This hazelnut milk is easy to make and tastes delicious (this is what I say about pretty much ...
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Looking for something sweet to have this weekend? Make this raspberry sauce to have on its own or ...
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This tabouli recipe is quick and easy and makes for a great lunch 🙂 - 1 cup cooked ...
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There's a pretty nasty bug going around here and I was unfortunate enough to be bogged down by ...
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With the fall and winter come dry, chapped lips. Forget purchasing a lip scrub - make your own ...
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This sauce goes really well with the cold fresh rolls in the picture - you can look forward ...
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Here's a recipe for a nice and refreshing drink for these hot summer days: - 1/4 medium-sized watermelon ...
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Here's an easy snack recipe for the whole family! - ¾ cup chickpeas - dried (this is equivalent ...
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These are delicious. The first time I made them, I only used 1 zucchini; after they were cooked, ...
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Who needs Reese's Peanut Butter Cups when you can make your own peanut or almond butter cups that ...
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This is one of my favourite tofu recipes courtesy of my favourite cook - my mum. We made ...
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Here''s a recipe that is great for breakfast, a midday snack, and/or dessert! This pudding is creamy and ...
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Want to add some pizzazz to your salad? If you said yes, then pair this avocado lime dressing ...
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Hot chocolate is easy to make and a great comfort drink especially on cold winter nights (like we've ...
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Forget store-bought brownie bites, date balls, and granola bars. This quick and easy recipe is all you need ...
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These brownies are quite dense and go very well with (vanilla) ice cream! - 1 (~16 oz) jar ...
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