You’ve had the bloods done. Your TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) sits neatly inside the reference range, and your GP tells you everything looks fine. And yet you’re flat by 2 pm, your hair is thinning, the weight won’t budge no matter what you cut, and some days your mind feels like it’s moving through fog....
As winter transitions into spring, we welcome bright and fragrant florals, later sunsets, and the promise of mild, more comfortable weather. But there is a seasonal problem that plagues the masses: allergies. Just like any other form of allergic reaction, seasonal allergies are simply our immune system’s response to a substance it believes to be...
Originally published at courtneyholmbergnd.ca The Ketogenic diet is an extremely popular diet amongst the weight loss community. Originally brought to light for its promising research in epilepsy management, it quickly became a hopeful solution for those looking to quickly shed pounds without massive caloric restrictions. But like any trend, we must weigh all the pros and...
Exercise & Hormones: Can You Do Too Much…or Too Little? We know exercise is good for us. It supports cardiovascular health, bone density, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, mood, sleep, and long-term metabolic health. But when it comes to hormones, there can be a tendency to assume that if some exercise is good, more must be...
Painful Periods? How to Tell if Your Cramps Could Be Endometriosis Menstrual cramps are one of the most common reasons women miss work, cancel plans, and reach for pain medication every month. And for a long time, most of us were told this was simply part of having a period. But not all cramps are...
