Know Your Numbers Series Part 10: Sex Hormones
In this post from the Know Your Numbers series, we explore when hormone testing is (and isn’t) useful for diagnosing perimenopause and menopause. While many women seek clarity through lab tests, hormone levels can fluctuate widely, making routine testing unreliable—especially for women over 45. Instead, symptom tracking often offers more accurate insights into hormonal changes and related health concerns like thyroid issues, iron deficiency, or insulin resistance. However, hormone testing may be beneficial in specific cases such as irregular cycles in younger women, suspected PCOS, or in individuals using certain contraceptives. Learn the best timing for hormone testing and how to approach perimenopausal symptoms with a more strategic, whole-body perspective.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 9: Should I Test My Cortisol Levels?
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 9, we’re dissecting cortisol: when you shouldn’t test, and what to do instead. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your health, without the guesswork.
Let’s get into it! 👏
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 8: Androgens: When (and When Not) to Test These Hormones in Women
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 8, we’ll dive into Androgens: why women’s levels matter just as much as men’s, and how you can test it properly. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your health, without the guesswork.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 7: How To Monitoring Your Blood Pressure
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 7, we’ll dive into Blood Pressure: why your levels matter, how you can test it at home and what to look out for. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 6: This Blood Test May Not Be Flashy But It's An Important Health Marker
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 6, we’ll dive into Cholesterol: what it really is, why your levels matter, and how to test properly. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 5: What is B12 & Will It Actually Give Me Energy?
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 1, we’ll dive into Vitamin B12: what it really is, why your levels matter, and whether that energy boost from supplements is fact or fiction. From symptoms of deficiency to who’s most at risk, we’re breaking it all down in plain language. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 4: Is It My Thyroid? Understanding Thyroid Health and Testing
Is your thyroid affecting your health? Learn the signs of thyroid imbalances and the tests that can help you identify and treat thyroid issues. Get a better understanding of thyroid health today!
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 3: Understanding Insulin Resistance, A Key to Hormonal Health and Wellness
Discover how insulin resistance affects your health, including its role in conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances. Learn how to improve insulin sensitivity with diet, exercise, and supplements. Empower your health with my “Know Your Numbers” series.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 2: Vitamin D Testing and Why It Matters
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 1, we’ll dive into Iron deficiency. Learn how to test for iron deficiency accurately with the right bloodwork. Discover why ferritin, CBC, and iron panels matter, and what your results really mean.
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Know Your Numbers Series Part 1: Learn How To Test for Iron Deficiency Accurately
Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 1, we’ll dive into Iron deficiency. Learn how to test for iron deficiency accurately with the right bloodwork. Discover why ferritin, CBC, and iron panels matter, and what your results really mean.
Let’s get into it! 👏
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Taking Away the Guesswork: Why Labwork Matters
Your body has a lot to say, and labwork is one of the best ways to truly listen. If you're ready to uncover what's really going on and create a personalized plan for optimal health, let's chat! Book a consultation today and take the guesswork out of your wellness journey. Your body will thank you.
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Ask The ND: Is Coffee Messing With My Cortisol?
Noticing signs of cortisol imbalance, or unsure how your body is handling stress? Let’s chat!
Book a visit to explore what’s behind your energy, mood, or hormone symptoms and build a plan that works with (not against) your body.
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Menopause & You: Why a Multidisciplinary Approach to Care Matters
The human body is incredibly complex. Hormones, cells, and neurotransmitters don't work in isolation. They’re constantly interacting with a host of other factors, from genetics and nutrition to sleep, stress, trauma, and even our social environment. When it comes to health, especially chronic or transitional conditions, there's rarely a single cause or cure. Instead, a web of influences can shape how we experience and respond to what’s happening in our bodies. Let’s dive in.
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Breaking the Silence on Menopause: Why We Need to Rethink Women's Health at Midlife
Let’s explore why we need to rethink the way women’s health at midlife is treated in this country and challenge the silence surrounding menopause while advocating for a revolution in women’s healthcare. Join us at the Guelph Farmer's Market on Wednesday, May 7. Screening starts at 7:00 followed by a panel discussion at 8:00.
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Parents, Try This Simple Habit For Regaining Your Calm
It’s time to stop believing the myth that productivity means worthiness. Slow down, and give yourself permission to pause. Try This Simple Habit For Regaining Your Calm. Let’s get into it.
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Spring Into Action: How to Build an Exercise Routine Without Burning Out
In today’s world, social media is full of opinions about cortisol and exercise, with many people warning about the potential harms of working out when it comes to managing cortisol levels and burnout. But what does the research actually say? Turns out, there's quite a bit of scientific literature on the topic, and the results are much clearer than some of the online chatter. Let’s get into it.
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Taming Your Monkey Mind: The Hidden Link Between Productivity and Multitasking
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of questions about ADHD diagnoses, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar regulation, sleep support - essentially, all the usual suspects when it comes to brain health and productivity. While these factors are all important to consider, there’s one crucial piece of the puzzle that many of us overlook: multitasking.
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The Power of Protein: The Key to a Better Breakfast
When it comes to improving your energy, mood, focus, and overall well-being, protein should be your best friend—especially in the morning. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, hormonal concerns, weight gain, or fertility, my first nutritional recommendation for the vast majority of patients is simple: up the protein in your breakfast. Let’s get into it!
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Is Fatigue Just Part of Motherhood? Or Is There More to the Story?
As a mom, you’re probably all too familiar with the phrase, “You’re a mom, that’s normal.” But is it really? When it comes to fatigue, stress, and their general health, many moms are told this by family members or even doctors. But here's the thing: fatigue is not always just a part of motherhood. It could be a sign of something more, and I think it’s time we dig a little deeper.
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Navigating Perimenopause: Why Lab Testing and Tracking Symptoms Matter
When it comes to optimizing your health in perimenopause, lab testing can help us understand what’s going on beneath the surface, from deficiencies to other important markers. But when it comes to hormones, especially during perimenopause, the story gets a little more complicated. Let’s get into it!
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