Balancing your thyroid for better health

Woman balancing on rocks along a lake

Your thyroid is a small gland with a mighty role. Nestled at the base of your neck, this butterfly-shaped powerhouse supports nearly every system in your body. Despite its profound impact on overall health, thyroid imbalances often go unnoticed or are mistaken for other issues. Maybe you’ve felt unusually tired, noticed shifts in your weight, or felt your mood take … Read More

The basics of blood sugar levels

bowl of oatmeal with strawberries and bananas

PMS, fatigue, sugar cravings… Do these symptoms sound familiar? They can be signs that your blood sugar levels are imbalanced. From regulating our energy levels and eating patterns to working with hormones involved in our menstrual cycles, our blood sugar levels play a significant role in keeping us healthy. It’s safe to say that an imbalance in blood sugar levels … Read More

Dear readers: Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Jill Bunny

This Women’s Health Month, we’re empowering you to take charge of your health. Expanding on the pillars that shape CanPrev Women, we will be highlighting the health journeys of four amazingly courageous women. Women who felt that something was ‘off’ in their bodies, and took matters into their own hands in an effort to reclaim their health. We hope these … Read More