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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of reproductive age women. PCOS is an endocrine disorder that can affect reproductive hormones and the metabolic system in the body. That being said, PCOS results in a hormonal imbalance caused by the disconnection between the brain and the ovaries. The pituitary gland … Read More

  Check out this video I created that goes over the most common PCOS Labs. Please note, this video is for educational purposes only. Please speak to your health care provider regarding analyzing your own blood work, diagnosing PCOS and treatment.  

Infertility can be a hard reality that many patients have to deal with. When we hear something is wrong with our health, our natural inclination in this day and age is to “Google it.” This ultimately can take you down a seriously confusing rabbit hole. There is so much information … Read More

Trying to get pregnant can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to maintain your daily work schedule but now you have the added doctor appointments, fertility appointments, time to take your medications and/or supplements. The list goes on. Do you ever feel like you are constantly on the … Read More

Today we are talking about sugar cravings. I have always craved sugar. Ever since I could remember I was known to have the biggest sweet tooth. Any opportunity I got to eat chocolate or baked goods, I would take it, without thinking about how it impacted my body. Each celebration … Read More

Original recipe from: Well-Fed Soul

Do you feel like your biological clock is ticking? You are definitely not alone! Many women start to feel the pressure of their biological clock as they age. The term biological clock often refers to the “increased maternal instincts of (particularly) women as they get older.” This feeling often starts … Read More

Guacamole is a staple in our house; we make it almost every week. I have to admit that this is my husband’s recipe and everyone seems to love it! The healthy amount of cilantro and a hint of jalapeno really brings the recipe to life. Once you have ripe avocadoes, … Read More

Balancing your hormones is one of the keys to getting pregnant and supporting a healthy pregnancy. Throughout the cycle — your hormones change every single day in response to the signals the brain gives to the ovaries. In the first half of the cycle, estrogen starts to slowly build up … Read More

PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect reproductive hormones and the metabolic system. Since PCOS is known as a syndrome it can present with a variety of different symptoms. One of the biggest symptoms that I feel goes unnoticed is anxiety. This is partially due to the other … Read More

When I think of Vitamin D the first thing that comes to mind is sunshine! Why? Because we rely on the UVB rays of the sun in order to produce Vitamin D in our skin! Taking a Vitamin D supplement is extremely important in Canada since we do not get … Read More

The topic of gut health is all the rage right now. I hear it everywhere, chats about gut microbiome, probiotics and good/bad bacteria. It’s popping up on commercials, radio and my Facebook ads. What if I told you your gut health could be the underlying cause of your irregular cycles? … Read More

Have you ever got the feeling of intense motivation that today is going to be the day when you get to work and get a tonne of things completed off your to-do list, only to experience a big slump in energy which leaves you with only one thought, “When can … Read More

Contained in the castor seed, Ricinus communis, this oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives castor oil its beneficial healing properties.  Castor oil is a folk remedy used all around the world. It is so incredibly versatile! Castor oil provides best results when used topically. This gentle but powerful use allows … Read More