I believe we all understand that what we eat can have a direct impact on how we feel. That cup of coffee in the middle of the afternoon perks us up so we can get through the rest of our day. That overly indulgent dinner...
There are five common mistakes people make when choosing and using supplements. 1. Failing to address diet first. There is no way to out-supplement a bad diet. Supplements are just that – supplemental. Starting with a whole food diet, high in vegetables and including quality fat...
Testing TSH levels is the standard of care most MDs follow-up to analyze potential imbalances in the thyroid gland. In this blog post, we'll discuss why testing TSH alone is not enough. What is TSH? TSH is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. This hormone should go up and down according...
Are you one of over two million people in Canada who have received an Autoimmune Disease diagnosis? Could you be one of the millions more who will wait over a decade for that diagnosis while your myriad symptoms worsen? There are over 100 different recognized autoimmune...
During the month of July, we are focusing on debunking diets at Healthoholics. Ketogenic diets are all the rage right now! It seems you can't turn a corner, have a conversation, or scroll through the internet without seeing or hearing something about Keto. So, we're...
I was called out recently. Asked, “If you were your client what would you be telling yourself?” I’ve tried to shift the balance in a lot of areas. I’m scheduling more downtime; time with family and friends or once in a while a book for fun,...
Do you feel less sharp than you used to? Do you have trouble remembering people's names, or find yourself searching for a word? Have you experienced feelings of depression or anxiety? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you are in the early stages of Alzheimer's...
The media has been full of articles, facts and myth-busting regarding depression. A Google news search I ran this evening searching "depression" returned 210,000 results. At the core of these awareness raising articles is that: no one needs to suffer with depression or mental illness...
Many women report to me that they don't feel heard when they visit their primary care physician. The scenario goes something like this: "I went to the doctor because, while I know it's normal to feel tired after having a baby, it's been six months! We're...
Women's Health in October tends to focus on Breast Cancer Awareness and clear skin, if my Google search is anything to go by. I'm not going to do that, at least not directly. If you're a man reading this, rest assured Women's Health does not...