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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

Does changing your whole diet to become pregnant sound overwhelming? I know when I first started to adjust my lifestyle by eating healthier it took some time to get the hang of it. I’m here to tell you there is an easy way to start building your healthy food plate! BUT first … Read More

Does this sound familiar?: – You are always the cold one, while everyone around you is fine? – You have been successful at losing weight, but the pounds aren’t coming off anymore? – Your hair and nails have become brittle? – You seem to always forget where you put your … Read More

By: Stephanie Huls We often hear about the holidays being stressful because of stretched budgets, exploding social calendars, and crowded stores. But they can also be painful because of grief, isolation, trauma, and family conflict. Whether it’s the first or twentieth holiday without a loved one, not having anyone with … Read More

This homemade dark chocolate date turtles will definitely be a hit at your Christmas party! Turtles used to be one of my favourite chocolates. Now I can enjoy this healthy homemade version, and so can you!

What is PCOS? PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility. PCOS is largely an endocrine disorder that can affect hormones, metabolism and the immune system. Since PCOS is known as a syndrome it can become very complex to determine what is truly going on. It … Read More