Did You Know That Nutrition Can Help You Balance Your Hormones? Functional medicine values hormone health very highly– and for good reason!  Your hormones are chemical messengers that regulate almost every system and process in your b...

Women’s Health Matters.  Have you spoken to your health care provider about low energy levels, weight gain (or loss), hot flashes, hair loss, mood swings or painful periods only to be told it’s “just part of being a woman&r...

Menopause Doesn’t Have To Signal The End Of Your Sex Drive.  Menopause is a completely natural experience. For most women, it’s a slow transition that can last for several years. Typically, it culminates around the age of 50-55 w...

Acne Affects People In Unexpected Ways.  Acne isn’t only a teen “thing” —and it doesn't only affect your skin. Acne isn’t caused by any one thing.  It’s a skin condition that can surface for ...

If You Feel Down During The Winter, You May Be Experiencing Seasonal Depression. For many Canadians, the winter is made to feel extra long and dark because of seasonal depression. Also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), seasonal...

What Is The Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck, just under the skin. Your thyroid gland secretes a metabolic hormone (often simply called thyroid hormone) that plays a significant ro...