One of the more surprising changes women notice during perimenopause is the appearance of unwanted facial hair. It may start with a few stubborn chin hairs, darker hairs along the jawline, or increased growth on the upper lip. For many women, this change feels frustrating, embarrassing, and completely unexpected. The good news is that you’re […]
Why Am I Suddenly Growing More Facial Hair? Understanding Facial Hair Growth During Perimenopause
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Why Stress Hits Differently in Perimenopause
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You’re not stressed the way you used to be stressed. It’s something else. A low hum that doesn’t switch off. Tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fully fix. Running at full capacity — and yet feeling emptier than before. Small things triggering bigger reactions. A sense of your nervous system being permanently slightly on […]
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Is It Safe?
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If you’ve been struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes, or vaginal dryness, you’ve likely wondered whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is right for you. You’ve also probably heard conflicting messages. One friend says hormones are dangerous. Another swears they changed her life. Social media has strong opinions on both sides. So […]
Why Your 40s Are the Most Important Decade for Your Bones
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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 — […]
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Why Your Metabolism Changes in Midlife (And What You Can Do About It)
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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, […]
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Why Moods Intensify in Perimenopause (And What You Can Do About It)
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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 […]
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What Is Perimenopause?
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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 […]
Master Your Metabolism ~Registration OPEN!
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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 […]
Virtual Women’s Health Series: Healthy Hormones!
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Calling all women! Interested to learn more about hormones? I will be a guest speaker at Blueberry Clinic’s Virtual Women’s Health Series on Thursday June 11th. Sign up today by emailing blueberrytherapy@gmail.com. There is no fee and the program runs for a few weeks (different speakers each time). It is from 7:30-8:30pm. To learn more, check […]
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This lifestyle treatment can significantly reduce hot flashes…
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Hot flashes can seriously impact a woman’s quality of life during the perimenopause and menopause years. Perimenopause is defined as the years prior to menopause when women experience shorter, longer, and/or irregular menstrual cycles which can be attributed to decreases in hormones such as estrogen. This period can range from a few months up […]
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How to get pregnant: A woman’s guide to getting busy
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Women spend so much of their lives trying to not get pregnant. When the time comes to create baby, it can be confusing to know when to time intercourse in order to increases chances of conception. More and more women are delaying pregnancy until they are over 35 and in many cases over 40. […]
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Yoga: You know it’s good for you, so why avoid it?
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Yoga has been around for over 5000 years (some sources say over 10 000!). In recent times, yoga has gained a lot of popularity, due to its benefits for health. Many of you are likely already aware of the benefits it can have on your physical strength, stress relief, cardiovascular system, and balance & […]
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