Why Do I Poop So Much On My Period?
by Dr. Ashley | December 17, 2021 | Hormones, Lifestyle, Women's Health | 1,242 Comments
As if the mood swings, cramps, and cravings didn’t make that time of the month your least favourite time, there’s a good chance your cycle can also wreak havoc on your bathroom routine. Here’s exactly what happens to your tummy when you’ve got your period—and how to get sh*t under control—literally.
Common Causes & Signs Of Miscarriage
by Dr. Ashley | December 3, 2021 | Hormones, Women's Health | 25 Comments
Did you know that miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication? Miscarriage isn’t commonly talked about, but it is incredibly common. Miscarriages occur in 15-20% of pregnancies, and most commonly occur within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. After 8 weeks, rates decline to about 3%.
I’ve been told I have PCOS, now what?
by Dr. Ashley | November 19, 2021 | Hormones, Women's Health | 25 Comments
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder in women. The exact cause is still unknown, but we know there is a metabolic base to the PCOS picture. Genetics and environmental factors play a huge role in the development of PCOS.
3 Easy Ways To Sleep Better
by Dr. Ashley | November 5, 2021 | Hormones, Lifestyle | 12 Comments
As women, we know that hormones can wreak havoc on our moods and appetites, but did you know that they can also play a huge role in how much sleep we get every night? Insomnia is much more common in women than men and this can be caused by a variety of reasons, including psychological, social, and physiological.
10 Tips For Combatting Common Daily Stressors
by Dr. Ashley | October 22, 2021 | Hormones, Lifestyle, Women's Health | 22 Comments
When it comes to understanding how your stress impacts your health, it’s important to recognize that stress is something we all deal with. But this doesn’t mean that we just “ignore” with it… it means that we need to learn how to cope with stressors before they hit us hard.
Why The Busiest Women Prep Their Meals In Advance
by Dr. Ashley | October 8, 2021 | Lifestyle, Nutrition | 15 Comments
As a busy woman myself, food is sometimes the last thing on my mind. There are clearly more important things to think about then what we’re having for dinner! Over the past few years, especially with two little ones, thinking about what we were having for dinner became more important – as did meal prepping.
Four Steps To Take To Figure Out If You’re Hormonal Or Unhappy
by Dr. Ashley | September 24, 2021 | Hormones, Women's Health | 32 Comments
We’ve all been there. You succumb to a random crying jag on your otherwise cheery run. Or you snap at your significant other for being the no-biggie, usual-bit late. When your mood shifts dramatically, you might be wondering what’s up. We all have mood shifts at times, whether triggered by something real or perceived.
Why You Should Stop Waking Up At 5am
by Dr. Ashley | September 10, 2021 | Lifestyle | 21 Comments
Waking up early isn’t for everyone. For some people, waking up for 5am works great, but for others (cue me raising my hand!) it’s not the easiest thing in the world. You shouldn’t force yourself to wake up at 5am if it doesn’t come naturally. And this is why.
How Alcohol Affects Your Period
by Dr. Ashley | August 27, 2021 | Hormones, Lifestyle | 12 Comments
Some studies note relationships between alcohol consumption and cycle irregularities, but generally only when alcohol is consumed chronically at high doses. When looking at moderate drinking, there may be no measurable change in menstrual cycle function.
5 Reasons Your Hormones Might Not Be Balanced
by Dr. Ashley | August 13, 2021 | Hormones, Women's Health | 14 Comments
Our hormones affect every single part of our bodies. From how our periods act, to how well our brains focus to our weight. When our hormones are balanced and working for us, we generally don’t notice it. But when our hormones are unstable? It might look like this.
4 Uncommon Reasons You Might Be Bloated
Apr 22, 2020 | Lifestyle, Women's Health | 0 Comments
Before you jump to eliminating every food you’re eating, consider these possibilities. Are you eating too fast? Are you using non-sugar sweeteners? Are you drinking a lot of coffee? Do you chew a lot of gum? Let’s jump in to how these four things might be causes of your bloating.
5 Reasons You Might Be Hangry
Apr 13, 2020 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Women's Health | 0 Comments
When it comes to being “hangry”, there’s nothing worse than not understanding why you’re feeling the way you’re feeling. Sometimes, yes, we know we didn’t eat enough that day. But there are other factors that can play into those blood sugar lows. From your adrenaline and stress hormone response, to where you’re at in your cycle; here’s why you might be hangry (and what you can do about it!)
Life Lessons For A New Decade
Mar 4, 2020 | Lifestyle, The Superwoman Code Podcast, Women's Health | 0 Comments
On today’s episode, I lay out my 8 life lessons that I’ve learnt over the past decade, why being alone is critical for health, why you don’t have to do it all right away, why I’m awful at emails (goals to improve here!) and why your mother’s experience doesn’t have to be your experience.
The Only Diet Advice You’ll Ever Need
Feb 25, 2020 | The Superwoman Code Podcast, Women's Health | 0 Comments
Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be really simple.
In this episode I tell you the science behind some of those so called “diets”, why you should be eating based off the research and not what some instagram post tells you to eat and why the best diet has a little bit of everything and not too much of any one thing.
To top it off… I have 4 Rules To Follow when it comes to eating. They’re easy, they’re simple and they’re laid out in this podcast.
Making Room For Love In Business with Colette O’Hara
Feb 18, 2020 | The Superwoman Code Podcast | 0 Comments
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Why Sleep Is Your Most Important Superpower
Feb 11, 2020 | The Superwoman Code Podcast, Women's Health | 0 Comments
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