Vulva and vaginal health is important to our overall health because we want to be able to sit comfortably, move comfortably, enjoy penetrative sex comfortably—and a healthy pelvic floor helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse for the next three-to-five decades! Vulva and vaginal dryness occurs most often in postmenopause (12[...]
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings): 1/2 cup (6 pitted) Medjool dates 1/2 cup Almonds (raw) 2 tbsp Cacao Powder + extra for coating 1 tbsp Cacao Nibs 1/8 tsp Sea Salt 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract 1 tbsp Water DIRECTIONS: Add the dates, almonds, cacao powder, cacao nibs, sea salt and peppermint extract to the bowl of[...]
Hormone therapy went from being one of the most prescribed treatments for menopausal women to a falling out of favour because of links to breast cancer. Women’s health expert Dr. Jen Gunter breaks down how those risks have been overstated and how hormone therapy may not be for everyone but may be good for[...]
Recipe: 1.5 cups of almond milk 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 TBSP of almond butter 1 pinch of ground coffee Handful of spinach 1 Banana 1 tsp of super food (amla, maca, ashwagandha, pine pollen, and others) Instructions: Blend until[...]
It’s a term we use often and generously, but what does ‘stress’ really mean? A stressor is any change (internally or externally) that challenges your system. Stress is the experience of or reaction to that change. What is Stress? Our bodies and nervous systems were designed to respond to short-term stressors like coming to a[...]
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 medium/large sweet or yellow onion, diced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 thirteen-ounce can coconut milk 1/2 cup[...]
Why I love this recipe: whole grain barley is particularly rich in nutrients that are hard to find, like molybdenum, manganese, selenium, copper, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and B vitamins (B1 and niacin). Barley is a great source of insoluble fibre, adding bulk to stools and reducing your likelihood of constipation. Barley is also packed with[...]
It is estimated that 10-30% of any given population has subclinical magnesium deficiency based on serum (blood) magnesium levels <0.80 mmol/L. Magnesium is such an amazing mineral that is available in multiple different forms and when supplemented correctly can have multiple benefits. Do you notice that your eye twitches periodically? This is a sign of magnesium insufficiency.[...]
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I spend a lot of my time educating my patients around supplementation. Supplements can be single compounds or combinations of vitamins, minerals, oils, amino acids, and botanical extracts. They can be very useful to prevent illness, treat specific conditions and can be taken safely with pharmaceutical medications under supervision. Understanding when[...]
These are Dr. Rahima’s favourite go to smoothie recipes. They are full of nutrients to get you through the day! Early Morning Liver Love 3-4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, etc.) Juice of 1 lemon 1-2 beets 1 banana 1/2 cup of frozen berries 1 inch of ginger 1 apple 2 tbsp. hemp[...]