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The 10 Most Common PMS Symptoms
When I first met Sam, she listed on her intake form (in big bold letters might I add) PERIOD PROBLEMS. Ever since she could remember her periods would be heavy, crampy, achey and headachey; but she would experience PMS symptoms for up to 2 weeks...
Decoding The Mind: Here’s The Difference Positive Thinking Can Make
It’s common knowledge that having a positive attitude feels better than having a negative one. But while the concept of positive thinking is something that is known to everyone, not all of us are aware of exactly how we can be optimistic...
Why I Recommend Ibuprofen to Women with Endometriosis
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and I feel like I’ve been spending most of this month talking to women who have more-than-usual pain when it comes to their periods. Many women can experience pain lingering from a dull ache, to so severe...
The 5 Lady Boss Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
If you're anything like me, you probably utilize your podcast app on your phone more than the music app! Podcasts are all the rage (pst - if I were to do one would you listen? Tune in?) and I completely understand why! They’re bite sized...
Is Your Acne Breakout Hormonal? Here’s How To Tell
Breakouts on your jaw, chin, tip of your nose, forehead, back, chest and how did that spot end up there of all places? Ever feel like you just can’t stay on top of the next breakout? We start to change our make-up, our skincare routine and even our eating habits but...
The 10 Habits You Shouldn’t Shake If You Want To Succeed [Backed By Science]
You can’t sit around waiting for success to happen; you have to make it come to you. We’ve all heard that before, and we’ve all probably heard that building habits are key to living a successful life. But my guess is you’re probably already...
Yes, You Should Have Vaginal Discharge. Yes, It’s Normal.
Some discharge is a sign of a healthy vagina, but do you know the difference between normal vaginal discharge and abnormal vaginal discharge? Before we get into the nitty gritty of things, let me make this very clear… YOU. SHOULD. HAVE. VAGINAL. DISCHARGE. Now that...
These Superfoods Are Shown To Make You More Focused And More Productive
Food is definitely the fuel that regulates your energy and your mood, and these superfoods take the cake (or maybe the kale!) when it comes to helping you be more focused. I try to treat the foods you eat the same way as the oil you put in...
Is Spotting Before Your Period Normal?
The age old question we ask ourselves.... "is this normal?" And spotting before your period sometimes is, but not always. Here's how I help my patients understand whats going on hormonally in those days leading up to your period.Your period is complicated, sort of,...
The Science Behind Mood Swings – What Every Woman Should Know
Ah, mood swings. These events are often tsunami-like rapid and extreme fluctuations in our emotional state where we go from feeling happy and ecstatic to crying at the latest Tim Horton’s commercial or feeling like we’re ready to commit...
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