Getting help without feeling helpless Becoming an advocate for your health can be empowering. It’s not always an easy journey. It takes work, resources, and persistency and if you are not feeling well to begin with, then these steps often become that much harder. But, if you’ve committed to playing the most active role you can in achieving your best … Read More
Self Care Starts Here
Self Care Starts Here Feeling good takes work. Most women know this because of the work they put into helping others feel good. It’s a daily practice. While selfless in the pursuit of caring for others, caring for themselves often comes less naturally. We’re here to support your journey in developing your best health. Because we know that there are … Read More
Getting to the root of the problem
Getting to the root of the problem Once you’ve learned how to listen to your body in a more deliberate way, you can then start to understand the story that your symptoms are telling you. A symptom is a red flag – your body is pleading “hey, pay attention to me!”. It’s time to get to the root cause of … Read More
Building your self care tribe
Building your self care tribe Having a tribe that best supports your self-care goals and builds your community of care, can help keep you at the top of your (ever-growing) list. Your people can help keep you accountable and well-supported, and in turn, that feeling of community and understanding can help prevent feelings of anxiety, depression, burnout, isolation and exhaustion. … Read More
Putting Yourself First
Putting yourself first Self-care is a struggle for many women. Most of us need the occasional reminder to fill my own cup back up. When you’re lots of things to lots of people, it’s easy to lose track of yourself. What we have to remember, is that when we are the best version of ourselves, we can be and give … Read More
The many health benefits of collagen
The number of dietary supplements and food items, like bone broth, containing collagen are on the rise – and for good reason. Increasing your dietary intake of collagen has been linked to positive effects on health, including improved skin appearance, reduced joint pain, and better digestion and gut health. It may also help strengthen nails, hair, and bones. What Is … Read More
An exploration of polycystic ovary syndrome and its connection to health issues
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly called PCOS, is a hormonal condition affecting up to 10% of women. While PCOS is a hormonal disorder of the reproductive system, and its direct causes are still unknown, there are some exciting new discoveries when it comes to PCOS and its connection to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and chronic, low-grade inflammation. Addressing these possible root … Read More
Cholesterol and women’s heart health: What you need to know
As a woman, are you committed to living a heart-healthy lifestyle? While we might think of older men when we hear “heart problems”, research tells us it’s time for women to look after their hearts, too. According to the Heart Research Institute, heart disease is the number one cause of death in Canada for women over 55. What’s more, Canadian … Read More
The top 5 natural supplements for women over 50
For many women, turning fifty is a milestone. It might be a time of transformation: from children leaving the family home to career shifts, or finding a new approach to your health and well-being. You might notice that your body changes when you hit fifty. Staying up late and traveling, for example, might affect you differently than they used to. … Read More
