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Why Your 40s Are the Most Important Decade for Your Bones

Posted on May 22, 2026 (May 15, 2026) by VI Team

There are no warning signs. No pain. No obvious symptoms. Nothing that tells you something is changing. Bone loss in perimenopause is entirely silent — until it becomes a problem. If you’re in your 40s, your bones are already in one of the most critical windows of your life. The decisions you make now — […]

Why Lifting Weights Changes Everything in Your 40s

Posted on May 13, 2026 (May 8, 2026) by VI Team

You’re doing everything right. Walking, cycling, yoga, staying active. You’ve always moved your body and you’re proud of that. But lately, something feels off. You’re softer in places you weren’t before. Recovery takes longer than it used to. Energy is lower. And the scale doesn’t respond the same way it once did, even when nothing […]

Why Am I So Bloated After Eating?

Posted on May 7, 2026 (May 7, 2026) by VI Team

Understanding Digestive Bloating, Gut Health, and Digestive Support in Burlington & Hamilton That uncomfortable “food baby” feeling after meals? The tight pants. The pressure. The gas. The distended stomach that seems to appear out of nowhere by the end of the day. Digestive bloating is incredibly common, especially among women, yet many people assume it […]

Why Does Blood Pressure Increase in Midlife?

Posted on April 20, 2026 (April 24, 2026) by VI Team

Understanding the shift—and what it means for your long-term health You’re eating well. You’re exercising. You’re doing “all the right things.” And then suddenly… your blood pressure starts creeping up. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, this is incredibly common—and importantly, it’s not random. Midlife, particularly the perimenopausal and menopausal transition, is a turning […]

Why Am I Waking Up at 3AM?

Posted on April 13, 2026 (April 13, 2026) by VI Team

Midlife Sleep Disruption, Explained If you’re waking between 2–4AM—wide awake, mind on, unable to fall back asleep—you are not alone. This is one of the most common (and frustrating) experiences I hear from women in their 40s and early 50s. And while it can feel random… it’s not. There are real physiological shifts happening beneath […]

Why Your Metabolism Changes in Midlife (And What You Can Do About It)

Posted on March 10, 2026 (April 16, 2026) by VI Team

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and feel like your metabolism has suddenly slowed down, you’re not alone. Many women notice that the strategies that once worked for maintaining their weight and energy no longer work the same way. You may be eating well, exercising, and trying to stay on track, […]

Why Moods Intensify in Perimenopause (And What You Can Do About It)

Posted on March 3, 2026 (April 16, 2026) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

If you’ve caught yourself thinking: “Why am I more reactive than I used to be?” “Why does everything feel louder?” “This doesn’t feel like me.” You are not alone. And you are not imagining it. Perimenopause is not simply a time of “low hormones.” It is a time of hormonal variability, and your brain is […]

What Is Perimenopause?

Posted on February 19, 2026 (March 3, 2026) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

Signs, Symptoms, Age & What Canadian Women Need to Know If you are in your 40s, building your career, raising a family, managing responsibilities — and suddenly your sleep, mood, or cycle feels different — you may be entering perimenopause. Perimenopause is the natural hormonal transition before menopause. It can begin years before your periods […]

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Mindfulness Mojo Mondays!

Posted on November 25, 2022 (November 14, 2023) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

Act fast to join the pre-sale for the 2023 enrollment. This is the lowest the class will ever be! Sign up before Nov 28th at midnight to get access to 30% off with code BLACKFRIDAY What is this program?A live, 4 week series designed to put calm energy back into your stride!Together we will learn […]

Not sure what to make for lunch?

Posted on September 13, 2022 (November 14, 2023) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

Have you ever noticed what happens if you don’t feed a baby on time?They become:crankywhinnyfussyunreasonablemiserableWhy would you be any different?So make time for your meals… and especially don’t work through your lunch!Make lunch one of your favourite times of day! It’s an opportunity to take a pause to enjoy a good meal and take a […]

Master Your Metabolism ~Registration OPEN!

Posted on May 27, 2022 (November 14, 2023) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

Warmer and brighter weather have you wondering how you can improve your metabolism?! Join me for a 60 mins virtual workshop “Master your Metabolism,” to learn the strategies to do so. We will discuss how to optimize your metabolism, debunk myths, and learn assessment tools & strategies to improve your body composition. Slide into the […]

Mindfulness Mojo Mondays ~ REGISTRATION OPEN!

Posted on March 29, 2022 (November 14, 2023) by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi

Would you like to: Increase your productivity? Move from overwhelmed to confident? Nurture a calm, centered sense of action? Then join us for a 4 week series, Mindfulness Mojo Mondays and put some calm energy back into your stride! Together we will: practice breathing techniques learn self-acupressure have time for personal reflection learn mindful movements […]

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