Heavy menstrual bleeding is common, but it's not something you just have to live with. The first step is ruling out underlying causes like fibroids, polyps, or thyroid issues, and checking your iron levels. Iron deficiency from heavy bleeding can quietly affect your energy, mood, and overall health.
Read MoreVaginal and urinary changes during perimenopause and menopause are extremely common, yet often go unspoken. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) can cause dryness, irritation, discomfort with intimacy, and urinary symptoms, affecting up to 100% of women, though only 14% discuss it with their provider.
Effective treatments exist: vaginal moisturizers hydrate and support tissue health, vaginal estrogen safely restores local estrogen and improves function, and lubricants can reduce friction during intimacy. These symptoms don’t have to be endured, talking with your healthcare provider is the first step toward relief.
Read MoreVaginal and urinary changes during perimenopause and menopause are extremely common, yet often go unspoken. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) can cause dryness, irritation, discomfort with intimacy, and urinary symptoms, affecting up to 100% of women, though only 14% discuss it with their provider.
Effective treatments exist: vaginal moisturizers hydrate and support tissue health, vaginal estrogen safely restores local estrogen and improves function, and lubricants can reduce friction during intimacy. These symptoms don’t have to be endured, talking with your healthcare provider is the first step toward relief.
Read MoreI’m hosting a free online masterclass: Beyond Hormones: The 3 Hidden Drivers Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms, happening March 23 at 7pm and March 24 at noon. If you’re navigating this stage of life — or know someone who is — I’d love for you to join us (or pass it along!).
In the session, we’ll talk about some important things I hope every woman remembers during perimenopause: your experience matters, your baseline health (nutrition, sleep, movement, stress) plays a huge role, and prevention for things like cardiovascular health and bone density is incredibly powerful.
If this perspective resonates with you, register here: www.ndguelph.ca/perimenopause — we’ll dive much deeper into the often-overlooked contributors to perimenopause symptoms.
Read MoreOne area of women’s health that’s getting much more attention recently is perimenopause and menopause care. While this increased awareness has helped many women better understand their bodies and treatment options, it’s also created a lot of confusion, fear, and “meno-washing” marketing.
The reality is that there’s much more to perimenopause symptoms than just hormones. That’s why I’m hosting a free one-hour online masterclass: Beyond Hormones: 3 Hidden Drivers Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms, where we’ll explore what’s really happening and how to take a root-cause approach to support your body through this transition.
Read MoreIt’s been a long winter, and many people are feeling it. Low energy, low motivation, a little more burnout than usual. While we know brighter days are coming, you deserve support now, too.
My biggest tip? Plan for movement, and make it small. When mood dips, we don’t need a long workout. We need five easy, scheduled minutes. A quick walk, a short spin, a few stretches before your shower. Keep it short. Keep it simple. Put it in your day.
Tiny, consistent movement can be a powerful mood reset, especially when you need it most.
Read MoreUterine fibroids are very common, affecting up to 50% of women. While some people have no symptoms, others experience heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, or fertility challenges, and many care plans involve monitoring growth or considering medical or surgical treatment when needed.
Two simple, often missed steps can help. Low vitamin D is linked to a higher risk of fibroids, and correcting a deficiency has been associated with stabilizing growth, reducing size, and lowering recurrence, testing is recommended in Canadian gynecology guidelines. Iron is also key, as heavy bleeding can lead to deficiency and worsen symptoms, and optimizing iron before procedures like myomectomy or uterine artery embolization can support better recovery.
Read MoreInformation is everywhere and it’s equal parts helpful and overwhelming. No matter what phase of life you’re in, the noise can make health goals feel confusing and heavy.
Here’s the real solution: you don’t need more information, you need a clear plan and the right support. Trust your body, lean on a solid health team, and step away from the internet rabbit holes. Strategy builds confidence, and confidence makes change sustainable.
Read MoreDiscussing naturopathic tips to help fight seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in 2025.
Read MoreDiscussing the nuanced conversation of black box warnings with estrogen and what this means for Canadian women.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLearn about the phases of your menstrual cycle, what’s normal, what’s not normal, what to expect, and next steps to address your symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge about your period and the menstrual cycle.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWhen 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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