Women’s Health

Master Your Metabolism ~Registration OPEN!

May 27, 2022

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 […]

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Virtual Women’s Health Series: Healthy Hormones!

June 10, 2020

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 [email protected]. 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…

October 16, 2019

  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

December 12, 2018

  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?

November 26, 2018

  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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Feeling Low or Down Lately?

November 2, 2018

Lab Work May Be Warranted! Laboratory testing is something I use regularly to assess my patients’ health. If you’ve been feeling low, depressed, or are experiencing mood swings, book an appointment to discuss this with me. We can assess what laboratory work you may need. Tests I order frequently include: CBC Ferritin (iron storage) B12 […]

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What I Learned from the Ocean

January 29, 2014

I just spent the most incredible week of my life in Nicaragua at a surf and yoga retreat. I suspected the trip would be healing but never anticipated that the ocean would teach me so much about myself and life itself. Learning to surf for the first time was an incredibly humbling, challenging, and spiritual experience. The […]

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My Top 5 Favourite Books

January 13, 2013

Those who know me well know I am an avid reader and recommend numerous books in my practice. Here are my top 5 most recommended reads: Nutrition The Delicious Detox by Carol Morely, ND. I love this cookbook because it covers all the basics on healthy cooking in a concise manner. All of the recipes are delicious, […]

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What’s Morning Sickness All About?

December 6, 2012

“Morning” sickness is a common compliant I see in my practice. Many women can go through the dreaded experience of nausea and vomiting during the first trimester and unfortunately, it is not just associated with the morning. Morning sickness can come on at any point of the day and in some cases can last all day. In rare cases, if vomiting is […]

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Advantages of Breastfeeding

October 24, 2012

Breast really is best! Here are 10 benefits for mom and babe (but the list could go on!): 1. Decreased risk of Asthma (baby) 2. Better vision (baby) 3. Decreased risk of diabetes (baby) 4. Decreased risk of adult obesity (mom) 5. Higher intelligence (baby) 6. Decreased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (baby) 7. Decreased risk of […]

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