Going with the flow: Practicing mindful menstruation

Aunt Flo, shark week, the Red River, that time of the month. These are all terms you might be familiar with if you’re a menstruator. For many of us, periods can be a painful, messy, and annoying monthly occurrence. They can make us feel bloated, easily irritated, and overall uncomfortable. This might be why we don’t talk more openly about … Read More

All you need to know about hyaluronic acid for your skin and beyond

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Hyaluronic acid has recently become popular in the world of beauty and skincare. And for a good reason. It may be known for its anti-aging capabilities, but its benefits actually go beyond this. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a clear, gooey substance that’s naturally found in our skin, connective tissue, and eyes. Its main job is to retain … Read More

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Post-Pregnancy

If you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes while pregnant, it might have left you thinking – how can I prevent getting type 2 diabetes? While gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of pregnancies, there are many lifestyle factors that can help to prevent type 2 diabetes post-pregnancy. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes (GD) is defined as any degree of … Read More

How to sleep soundly during menopause

Many of the symptoms attributed to menopause are indicators that your hormones, particularly estrogen, are declining. These dropping estrogen levels can affect your sleep by causing night sweats, anxiety and depression, and increase the prevalence of primary sleep conditions such as restless leg syndrome. All of these factors can lead to disrupted and poor quality sleep – but don’t despair! … Read More

Beautiful Skin Naturally (with DIY Skin Care Recipes!)

Most women have some sort of skin care practice in addition to daily habits, such as maintaining a balanced diet, getting in regular exercise and all manners of self-care. A well-rounded skin care regimen is especially important for aging and hormonal skin, and while establishing one can be a matter of habit as well as trial and error, there are … Read More

Getting to the root cause of hair loss

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Shedding up to 100-150 hairs a day is considered perfectly normal. However, sometimes hair loss may increase to levels beyond what is normal. As you wash your hair, you may suddenly find yourself shedding more hair than usual. Or perhaps you noticed more hair fallout on your carpets, in your bedroom, and around the house. Increased hair loss may seem … Read More

Is your period causing anemia?

Anemia is a common condition today, and menstruating women are especially at risk for low iron stores. When you have anemia, your red bleed cell count is lower than normal, which can cause symptoms such as fatigue and lead to other health issues. Heavy periods can contribute to higher iron loss and worsen anemia. By taking a holistic approach using … Read More

Combating Perimenopausal Weight Gain Naturally

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Are you heading into menopause, and wondering how to stay in shape? If the pounds have been slowly packing around your middle, despite your exercise routine and healthy diet, you may be wondering why this is happening. Most women experience weight gain in the years leading to menopause during the period known as perimenopause. This transition period can last anywhere … Read More

What does a healthy menstrual cycle look like?

Have you ever wondered what an average menstrual cycle looks like, and whether your cycle is healthy? PMS, irregular periods, and hormonal imbalance are increasingly common today, and they all have an impact on menstrual cycle health. The four phases of the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle is divided into four distinct phases: Menstruation The first day of menstrual bleeding … Read More

Dealing with Painful Period Cramps?

It’s that time of month again, PMS and painful period cramps. Maybe you spend a day or two with a hot water bottle on the couch, or maybe you’re able to fight through it; we know, some months are just tougher than others. Menstruation and the pain that accompanies it, is the result of a complex set of biochemical reactions … Read More