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November 1, 2024
Looking for a pasta recipe that packs a 30-gram protein punch plus lots of veggies, healthy fats, and fibre to make a great balanced meal? I've got your back. Here's what you'll need: 3/4 cup wholewheat penne dry 1/2 cup shelled boiled edamame 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 cup tomato sauce of choice 1
September 10, 2024
As someone with PCOS, you might've missed your periods many consecutive months in a row. If this happens, there's some steps to take so that you're decreasing your risk of a condition called endometrial hyperplasia.
July 17, 2024
Let’s talk about the typical advice PCOS patients often receive: "just eat less and move more.” Mild weight loss can be helpful for anovulatory menstrual cycles and metabolic health, but this advice is often super unhelpful.
June 18, 2024
To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...
May 1, 2024
Trying to figure out how much blood you lose per period? Here's some guidance for you.
April 23, 2024
PMDD was long grouped with PMS or as a severe form of PMS. But, these are not the same. April is premenstrual disorder awareness month. The two types of premenstrual disorders are: Both of these conditions are severe and cause major disruption in life.
November 28, 2023
If you've ever wondered about how much blood is a normal amount, check out this post with all the details.
September 20, 2023
Feeling tired is no fun. Fatigue seeps into all aspects of life: fun, cooking, making decisions, work, school, hobbies, pain tolerance, mood, aaand the list goes on. And when it comes to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), the fatigue is typically multifaceted. What this means is that we've got to dot our "i"s and cross our "t"s.
June 5, 2023
Navigating your diet and nutrition during pregnancy can be difficulty, especially, if you're vegan or plant-based. Here are some simple evidence-based tips.
February 2, 2023
PCOS increases multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. And since February is Heart Health Month, this is the perfect time to go over what that means.
December 28, 2022
Navigating your diet and nutrition during pregnancy can be difficulty, especially, if you're vegan or plant-based. Here are some simple evidence-based tips.
November 30, 2022
For PCOS Awareness Month in September, I did Part I of this series. I answered a lot of food questions in relation to PCOS. In this post, I'm answering a bit of a mish-mash of PCOS questions I answer on the regular. Can I have PCOS without polycystic ovaries? Yup! According to the Rotterdam criteria,
September 12, 2022
I answer questions about PCOS on a daily basis in my practice. PCOS patients make up the majority of my practice. As someone with PCOS, I'm constantly learning about PCOS (and unlearning some old info) and refining my knowledge as more and more research comes out. In this post, I've answered some of the most common questions I get about PCOS.
April 19, 2022
PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is a kind of PMD (premenstrual disorder), i.e., a disorder that happens in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle that improves with the onset of your period.
March 31, 2022
Let’s face it, having your period can be a real pain – literally! Cramps, abdominal and body pain, headaches, and even diarrhea can make regular monthly appearances, getting in the way of daily activities, including school and work attendance. These period symptoms have been normalized for so long that even when the pain is debilitating,
