Why a diagnosis of IBS matters.

Why a diagnosis of IBS matters.

If you have ever been assigned a diagnosis of IBS, you may not have felt particularly connected to the term.  In the past, the term IBS felt like a ‘catch all’ diagnosis that patients were awarded with if they had non-specific digestive symptoms where we couldn’t find...
What if your cramps are something more?

What if your cramps are something more?

Menstrual cramps are almost a universal experience, with most menstruating people experiencing menstrual cramps at some point during their lifetime. Cramps have been shown in research studies to affect a person’s participation in work, school and sport and is a...
3 Simple Strategies to Understand your Hormones Over 40

3 Simple Strategies to Understand your Hormones Over 40

If you’re over 40 and haven’t felt quite like yourself recently, you’re not alone. Upwards of 20% of women at the age of 40 are experiencing perimenopause, and that number increases every year after 40 until the average age of menopause at 51.  Perimenopause can be a...
Key Nutrients for Optimizing Fertility

Key Nutrients for Optimizing Fertility

By Dr. Laura von Hagen ND We know that preconception care, what you do before becoming pregnant, sets the stage for a healthy mom and baby. Our goal as NDs is to anticipate complications that may arise during your pregnancy and try to prevent them in the first place....
Why I regularly test my insulin levels.

Why I regularly test my insulin levels.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder. It is estimated that anywhere from 5-10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS. It is characterised by irregular periods, high levels of androgens (acne, excessive body hair) and enlarged...