It’s beginning to look a lot like….
It’s officially December, which means I’m allowed to play Christmas music at all hours of the day in my house. I LOVE this. I swear it makes me workout harder, and study harder as I’m a sucker for the holidays. The Christmas tree, snow, time spent together by the fireplace, gifts, holiday baking and my favourite, opening the stockings!
You Can Freeze What? The Ultimate Food Freezer Guide
Did you know long before I was an ND, I was a health blogger? I started blogging during my master’s because all too often people would come to me with health questions. At the time, I was a TA for medical students and I wanted to be an anatomy professor. Regardless, health had always been my passion and I was seen as the ‘health authority’ by my peers. The other day, I came across one of my old blogs. I’m now in the process of updating some amazing old posts with new relevant content that my viewers have […]
Drum Roll Please…I’ve been Nominated as Healthcare Professional of the Year!
Thousands of candidates from across Canada were submitted for this year’s Notable Awards. I am truly honoured to have been chosen as a finalist.
When You’re Not Carrying to Term: Everything You Need to Know About Miscarriage Prevention
Approximately 15-25% of all pregnancies end in a spontaneous abortion, which is the natural death of an embryo prior to 20 weeks of gestation. The cause is most often due to chromosomal and genetic abnormalities, meaning the fetus was not viable outside of the uterine environment. When a person experiences two or more miscarriages in a row, the term recurrent pregnancy loss is used. A proper work-up, family history and assessment for risk factors can help with future miscarriage prevention.
PCOS Awareness Month: My Personal Journey
My story
Nine months had passed since stopping birth control and still no period. Nine months of waiting without any answers, nine months of being told my blood work was fine without an explanation. Thankfully, I have a Naturopathic Doctor who was not totally convinced. After a series of more thorough blood work, deeper investigation and several ultrasounds, I finally received a diagnosis.
Secondary Infertility. What you need to Know.
When baby #2 doesn’t happen as quickly as baby #1, parents often have a lot of questions. Why is this happening now? What is wrong with my body? Can everyone stop asking me when we’re having a second child?!!?
Last week I had the pleasure of writing a guest post for the incredible team at Helping Hands Doula. Kristi and Jessica are an essential part of any birth plan and I highly recommend their services without hesitation. Secondary infertility is something we both see all too often, and they reached out to get […]
Safer Sunscreen Solutions for Kids
UPCOMING FREE WORKSHOP
It has been a hot one here in Toronto!
Now that it’s officially summer, keeping your little ones safe in the sun is of upmost importance. Join me Friday July 13th at 11am when I discuss how to stay safe in the sun.
Gluten Sensitivity, Is It All In Your Head?
A recent study was published claiming that gluten sensitivity doens’t exist. Not surprising, I received several requests from friends and patients asking me to comment on the findings. This blog article is not about debunking the study. I simply wish to educate people about this health issue and what the results actually mean.
Yeast Infections-What’s a Girl to Do?
Yeast infections……never a fun time. It is estimated that 75% of women will have at least one yeast infection during her lifetime.1 Even more fun, approximately one in six women suffer from “recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis”, meaning they have more than 4 yeast infections per year!1
Hormonal Acne- The Guide You’ve Been Searching For
Aren’t you glad you’re no longer a teenager? High school was tough. I have no desire to go back there and neither does your skin. But sometimes you feel like your 25 going on 15 if you’re struggling with acne all over again.
While the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. Acnes) and inflammation are the two main causes of acne, hormone imbalances are also a major trigger. In my clinical experience, acne is often caused by a combination of hormonal dysregulation, food sensitivities, inflammation and gut dysbiosis. It is my job as a Naturopathic Doctor to treat the root cause of your acne for […]
The Best Paleo Banana Bread…..and the Instagram Photo that Blew Up My Phone
I’m a sucker for a good banana bread, but it’s been a journey finding one that suits my dietary needs and also tastes good. After lots of trial and error, I finally perfected my favourite recipe! The recipe is below, but first a funny story about the Instagram photo that blew up my phone.
The Three Phases of Adrenal Burnout & My Personal Experience with Cortisol Testing
Picture this, you’re running from a bear. In order for you to run faster and get away, your body releases a of surge of cortisol and adrenaline. During this ‘fight or flight’ response, cortisol helps raise our blood pressure, increase blood flow to our muscles, reduce inflammation and heighten mental focus. However, this comes at a cost of suppressing other bodily functions including our immune, digestive and reproductive system. This is referred to as the The Alarm Stage.
Five Things Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Fertility
If you search ‘why am I not getting pregnant’, Dr. Google leads you down a rabbit hole of contradicting and confusing information. This can result in additional, unnecessary anxiety for anyone who is already super stressed about trying to make a baby. As a Naturopathic Doctor with a strong focus in fertility, I am constantly sifting through the latest research in order to provide my patients with the best possible care. Here are the top five fats I find that many medical doctors don’t tell their patients, but […]