Found 43 posts
September 29, 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.
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.
April 13, 2024
Tired? Irritable? Losing hair? Maybe it's your iron. And, maybe you need to *actually* take a supplement.
January 10, 2024
Understanding facial acupuncture: a holistic approach to skin care that offers both cosmetic and whole-body benefits.
December 20, 2023
Understanding the importance of dietary fibre for hormone health, disease prevention, and overall wellness, with practical recommendations for daily intake.
November 1, 2023
Learn about calcium's importance for bone health, recommended daily intake, and whether supplementation might be right for you.
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.
September 5, 2023
Understanding the relationship between high-intensity exercise and cortisol, and how to balance exercise for optimal hormone health
May 18, 2023
Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week 2023. We know that egg quality can be of concern when it comes to fertility. As you age, the regular environmental and metabolic exposures over time accumulate. Then, there are other factors like diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep,
May 2, 2023
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
April 24, 2023
Discover how Chaste tree (Vitex) can help manage PMS symptoms naturally, from physical discomfort to emotional changes.
April 5, 2023
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) can be a debilitating condition. I didn't realize just how debilitating until I started seeing it in my practice: not wanting to be around people shutting oneself in their closet or bedroom feeling "out of control" wanting to punch loved ones suicidal ideation Patients and online forums have shared sentiments similar
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.
