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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

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PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect various hormones in the body. A lot of the times with PCOS, it can be difficult to determine what is truly going on; each and every person who has PCOS will experience it differently. Having PCOS increases your … Read More

It can be very daunting walking down the supplement aisle trying to figure out what supplements you need to support your body while you are trying to conceive. There is so much information out there – I hope to give you some guidance when thinking about what supplements for preconception … Read More

By: Dr. Alaina Gair, ND and Dr. Samina Mitha, ND Did you know 1 in 10 people in Canada suffer from a thyroid condition? According to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada, as many as 50% of those are undiagnosed. Standard medical treatment for hypothyroidism is almost exclusively a prescription for … Read More

By: Dr. Alaina Gair, ND In the interest of treating people from the root cause of disease, having a complete assessment is critical. When I ask if my patients have had their thyroid tested, they usually don’t entirely know what that entails. This list will help you understand the ins … Read More