What Two Decades As A Cardiac Nurse Taught Me About Women’s Health
When I started my nursing career more than two decades ago, I felt nothing but excitement. I chose nursing because I wanted to help people heal – to make a meaningful impact on their lives, their health, and their futures. I imagined a system where I’d have the time, space, and support to truly care […]
Understanding Hot Flashes in Menopause and How to Get Relief
Menopause can feel like your body’s having its own spontaneous combustion party, and guess what? You’re the guest of honor! Yes, I’m talking about those delightful hot flashes that can turn a perfectly normal day into a sweltering sauna session. Why do hot flashes happen? Hot flashes and night sweats are what are often referred […]
Navigating the 10-Year Window for Menopause Hormone Therapy: What Women Need to Know
Menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years and bringing about a range of physical and emotional changes. Women can experience a vast array of symptoms that begin before the cessation of her period, while others may have only a few, these include: hot flashes and night […]
Empower Yourself: Unveiling 8 Essential Questions To Ask Your Doctor That Will Revolutionize Your Treatment Journey
In my work as a naturopathic doctor and as a registered nurse, I encounter many patients that do not understand not only the medications they are on, but also supplements they have been prescribed. If you want the best care for yourself, and I know you do, you need to have agency over your health […]
Early Menopause: What You Need To Know Now To Protect Your Future Heart Health
Early menopause occurs before the age of 45, and can be due to a decline in ovarian function or medically induced from a hysterectomy. One of the most significant but less talked about concerns of menopause is the heightened risk of cardiovascular disease women experience. If you have or are experiencing early menopause, this risk […]
5 Changes In Menopause That Impact Your Heart Health
Many women dread the transition to menopause. Hearing the discontented experiences of friends, mothers and other women before them, it is assumed that menopause will be this dreadful rollercoaster ride that could last 5, 8 or up to 12 years! Due to the decline in protective estrogen, heart disease risk begins to climb during this […]
5 Osteoporosis Myths You Need To Know About
Osteoporosis affects 2.3 million Canadians and is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue over time. It is known as the “silent thief” because it occurs over decades with no associated symptoms.[1] By the time a fracture occurs, the disease is advanced and the best option is medication to prevent future fracture […]
6 Key Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming increasingly common but yet remains underdiagnosed, and is the most common liver disease in Canada. It is diagnosed in women who consume less than 20g/day of alcohol and in men who consume less than 30g/day of alcohol, and other causes for liver disease are ruled out. NAFLD is […]
Two Tests You Need to Ask For if You Are Prescribed a Statin
Like any drug treatment (and even natural treatments) there are risks, but there are also benefits. Naturally our human brains tend to focus more on the negative – we are wired this way – but you can’t look at one side without consideration for the other. The class of medication called statins which include the […]