The most common thing I hear my perimenopausal patients say is “I just don’t feel myself”. Many women experience mood changes in perimenopause. This can be experienced as more anxiety, irritability or rage, but a woman’s mood can also swing in the other direction with more lethargy and depression. The average onset of perimenopause for […]
The menopausal transition can be a difficult time for many women with the onset of new symptoms never experienced before or an aggravation of existing symptoms. There are certainly physical and mental emotional symptoms that can make many women feel like they are going crazy or simply just not feeling themselves. Most common symptoms include […]
Low libido (or low sex drive) is a common complaint in my practice. It is often experienced in perimenopause as women experience significant hormone changes. The main hormone involved in libido is Testosterone. Although most people know this as an important hormone for men, it is also an essential hormone for women. It affects libido, […]
Travelling, whether it be for work or pleasure, can add another layer of difficulty when it comes to nutrition. We are confronted with more things out of our control. If travelling is a regular part of your weekly or monthly routine, the choices you make in those environments will start to impact your body’s functioning. […]
by Dr. Deanna Walker, ND No matter what age you are, your hormones are affecting your quality of life. Why you might ask? Well your hormone balance influences how you look, how you feel and how you think. It is important to determine if your hormones are affecting you. The best way to start […]
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 […]
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 […]
Being in our vehicles has become a second home for many of us, whether it is commuting to work or meeting with clients/customers. Nutrition can get challenging when you have tight schedules or driving during “meal time”. What we want to avoid is a situation where we get over-hungry and lose self- control. Usually this results […]
Menopause (more accurately- perimenopause) is such a transitional time for women. Most women feel the shift in their hormones and ‘stop feeling like themself’. Many start to struggle with their ability to cope through their days, a task that was much simpler for them in the past. There are 2 main hormonal changes happening that […]