We have all been there…waking up, walking to the bathroom, turning on the lights, opening our eyes and looking in the mirror to find a big red zit. It isn’t fun…it makes us feel horrible, ugly and frustrated. Our first thought is, “how am I going to cover this up?” Make up may do the[...]
Experiencing PAIN? Cupping is NOT just for the Olympic Athletes… it might be for you too! Have you tried cupping before? It is one of my favourite ways to relieve any built up tension in my muscles and relaxes my body! After watching the olympics this year I thought I would spread the word about cupping[...]
Does changing your whole diet to become pregnant sound overwhelming? I know when I first started to adjust my lifestyle by eating healthier it took some time to get the hang of it. I’m here to tell you there is an easy way to start building your healthy food plate! BUT first things first, this[...]
Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner. You may be looking forward to your traditional Thanksgiving meal or you may be dreading all the business and stress involved in it all. Regardless there different ways you can approach Thanksgiving weekend to prevent you from overindulging, reduce stress and enjoy the company of friends and family.[...]
Dealing with hair growth that comes along with PCOS? This is one of more annoying symptoms that #pcoscysters deal with. Below are my favorite options for decreasing testosterone internally. I have tried them all and seen great improvement! Spearmint tea – studies have shown 2 cups a day of spearmint tea for 30 days can[...]
TOP LAB TESTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women in America. It is an endocrine disorder that involves hormone imbalances. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, hair growth, insulin resistance, acne, mood swings, anxiety, etc. Getting a comprehensive lab test is[...]
Trying to get pregnant can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to maintain your daily work schedule but now you have the added doctor appointments, fertility appointments, time to take your medications and/or supplements. The list goes on. Do you ever feel like you are constantly on the go? Trying to finish your[...]
By Marianna Duba, Holistic Nutritionist As a mother of two (already grown-up) boys, I had to face the everlasting question at the beginning of each school year: What am I going to pack for lunch to school? I wanted to fill their lunch bags with nutritious food that would provide energy throughout the day, enhance[...]
How a RISE in your temperature could signal Ovulation It’s that time of the month again and I don’t mean your period! It’s time for ovulation! Planning to have a baby is very exciting and knowing the optimal time to try is key to optimizing your chances of conceiving. Checking your resting temperature can be[...]
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth refers to a condition where bacteria from the colon populate the small intestine and cause symptoms including the following: Nausea Flatulence Belching Bloating Brain Fog Headaches Diarrhea Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome Leaky Gut Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Acid Reflux Rosacea Fibromyalgia GERD When bacteria from the colon populate the[...]