April 13, 2024
Iron Deficiency: Can I get enough iron through my diet?
Tired? Irritable? Losing hair? Maybe it's your iron. And, maybe you need to *actually* take a supplement.
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December 20, 2023
Fibre Facts: What You Need to Know for Your Hormones & Beyond
Understanding the importance of dietary fibre for hormone health, disease prevention, and overall wellness, with practical recommendations for daily intake.
November 1, 2023
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Learn about calcium's importance for bone health, recommended daily intake, and whether supplementation might be right for you.
September 20, 2023
PCOS and Fatigue
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.
May 2, 2023
PCOS Fertility, PCOS Infertility
I know it can be alarming to get a PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis. As soon as you google PCOS, alarm bells about fertility issues start ringing. However, it's important to understand that PCOS is not a definitive diagnosis of infertility. Whether pregnancy is on the horizon now (or for later), many of my patients
July 7, 2022
Should I sync my workouts to my menstrual cycle?
There's a lot of information out in the world these days. You can sync your exercise regimen to the different parts of the menstrual cycle if you'd like.
June 30, 2022
How to Prevent Evening Crashes & Cravings
While there's nothing wrong with snacking (on (salt & vinegar!) chips), there's a common pattern that can be seen in people who crash after school or work and can't get their hands on anything to eat fast enough: not eating enough during the day. Let me re-frame this. If you''re like most people, you're doing...
May 10, 2022
Reproductive Anatomy 101: The Vagina
The vagina is often confused with the vulva (which is the anatomical structure I'll be covering next). The vagina is also referred to as the vaginal canal or vaginal tract.
April 11, 2022
Hormone Highlight: Progesterone
Understanding progesterone's vital roles in reproductive health, bone formation, brain health, and hormonal balance
March 22, 2022
Hormone Highlight: Estrogen
Understanding estrogen's vital role in menstrual, metabolic, bone, brain, heart, and skin health
February 18, 2022
Reproductive Anatomy 101: The Ovaries & Fallopian Tubes
The ovaries are paired organs that are the size of golfballs in your lower abdomen. They connect to the uterus through the fallopian tubes, which are also called oviducts or uterine tubes.
December 1, 2021
Reproductive Anatomy 101: The Uterus
I thought it was about time that we review some anatomy related to the menstrual cycle, and we're starting with the uterus.
November 2, 2021
8 Reasons to Get Outside
There are many benefits to tracking your cycle like:
October 5, 2021
Non-Exercise Activity & Its Importance for Health
Exercise — we all need it for our health. However, when I talk to patients, it's not as abundant in their lives as they'd like it to be (and as much as I'd like it to be for them). It's also one of the first things to go when people are stressed even though it
August 5, 2021
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Understanding the causes, symptoms, and management options for heavy menstrual bleeding, along with tips for effective communication with healthcare providers