Menopause can be a confusing and distressing time for many women, and this can be made worse if you’re not sure what you can expect to happen to your body both during and afterwards. One of the big questions that most women have? How long symptoms can last. Once your periods have been absent for […]
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If you notice your weight starting to creep up once you hit 30, your lifestyle could be having more effect than you think. We all know the obvious triggers such as eating too much and not doing much exercise but there are some sneakier factors that can play a big part in weight gain. Here
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Hormonal imbalances can have a major impact on your health. A lot of things can alter the delicate balance of your hormones and diet is one of the factors that can do this. Unexplained weight gain, fatigue, bad skin, insomnia and PMS can all be subtle signs that your hormones aren’t as balanced as they
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When it comes to hormone health, some of the biggest problems could be in plain sight in your bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. Lots of ingredients in your beauty and bathroom products contain chemicals that are known as endocrine disruptors. These have the ability to mimics the effects of key hormones, which can have a serious
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No doubt you’re well aware of how important a balanced diet is for staying healthy and this can be true for your hormones too. When it comes to reducing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms, some foods are much more beneficial than others. Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about some of the foods that
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Do you feel tired and stressed more often than not? Are you noticing that you’re gaining weight easily and struggling to lose it? These can be signs that your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are on the high side. Chronic stress is a big culprit. Our bodies release stress hormones such as cortisol as
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Contribution from Karoline Cairns Why is Quality Sleep a Key Pillar in Health and Wellbeing? One in three Canadians sleep less than the recommended minimum of seven hours a night, according to Statistics Canada, and if you are one of them, your physical and mental health and wellbeing can be under threat. A 2019 study
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Food sensitivities can affect the body with a myriad of symptoms. Often people are not aware of the many ways that the body can react to foods. There are different types of food allergies or sensitivities. The less obvious and non-life-threatening type of food sensitivities are usually the culprits that are much harder to recognize
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Stress is sneaky. Sometimes you don’t even know that you’re feeling it until you turn your head and your neck hurts, Maybe you feel a constant pit in your stomach, or you notice your heart is beating faster than normal. The truth is, some stress is normal… but chronic stress can do a real number
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Download Healthy Meals to Make with Non-Perishable Foods » We’re living in unprecedented circumstances where you may find yourself limiting your visits to a grocery store to buy fresh food as you typically do. We designed this menu plan using non-perishable ingredients as much as possible. While non-perishable items have a longer shelf-life, these are
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