Apr
24
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is on the rise, especially in Western countries such as Canada and the US. According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, more than 5 million Canadians suffer from IBS. IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion; once other conditions such as Chron’s and Colitis have been ruled out a diagnosis of IBS […]
Aug
16
We’re all heard that stress is a bad thing when it comes to our health, but peri-menopausal and menopausal women need to take special care when it comes to stress management. It’s all about Cortisol You may have heard about cortisol, the almost superhuman hormone produced by our body in times of stress. It’s a […]
Apr
9
Breathing occurs naturally and spontaneously. It may seem foolish to think that we can change our wellbeing just with breath – but by adopting proper breathing techniques we can actually improve our overall quality of health. Over time unhealthy breathing habits can become habitual, restricting lung capacity and ultimately decreasing oxygen levels, leading to an […]
The experience of worrying is just part of being human – some of us are Olympic worriers while others simply dabble for a good cause only. Often the more responsibilities and expectations we gather, the more potential there is to fear something will “go wrong”. Our genetics and relationships can also try to dictate the […]
Apr
6
Most women who enter peri-menopause expect hot flashes, night sweats, and the occasional mood swing. Many are surprised when they begin to experience significant changes in mood (sometimes diagnosed as anxiety or depression), often many years before the onset of menopause. As I’ve written about here, the peri-menopausal years can be full of unexpected changes […]
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