November – otherwise known as Movember – is all about men’s health. You’ll see moustaches popping up everywhere as a reminder to talk about something most men don’t think much about until there’s a problem: the prostate. It’s not the most glamorous topic, but it’s an important one. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland […]
Now more than ever, patients are coming to me wondering if they are in perimenopause. The awareness around menopausal symptoms have significantly increased. Although this movement has been amazing to provide women with the resources and support they need, it can also result in over-diagnosis and can prevent the assessment of other causes for your […]
If you’ve been trying to drop excess weight by eating less and exercising more, and you’re still not seeing results…you’re not imagining things. And your body isn’t broken. But the traditional advice you’ve been given? Well, that’s a different story. We’ve been taught for decades that weight loss is just a numbers game. Calories in, […]
It’s hard to believe summer will soon be coming to an end and back to school is just around the corner! While it’s been some time since I’ve had small children, I recall some of the additional stressors and relief this time of year can bring. While whizzing around the stores with the long school […]
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 […]
We’ve all likely experienced stress at some point or another. For some there are highly stressful events, perhaps that can even be considered trauma and for others, stress lies within the day-to-day overwhelm of life. Stress can be physical, like a surgery, infection or chronic illness, but I’m referring more to the mental/emotional stresses that […]
September is right around the corner! Lots of big emotions for both parents and kids as we start another school year- it can be a very exciting but challenging time as we transition back into a school routine. Here are some valuable tips to keep your school-aged children healthy throughout the school year: Get back […]
Discover the power of glutathione, the body’s most potent antioxidant, renowned for its incredible benefits to cellular health. Not only does glutathione play a crucial role in protecting your cells, but it also offers impressive anti-melanin effects. Melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of your hair, eyes, and skin, can sometimes lead to uneven […]
Life has its phases, and for men, one of them is andropause, often dubbed “male menopause.” This shift comes with a dip in testosterone levels, which triggers a range of changes. Among these, hair loss can be a real concern. Fortunately, there’s an exciting solution on the horizon: microneedling. Andropause and Hair Loss: Understanding the […]
Are you planning on growing your family this year? When possible, I recommend starting to prepare your body and optimize your fertility about 3-6 months in advance. Preconception care almost always focuses on women, but men benefit from preconception care as well. After all, sperm is 50% of the equation! My first recommendation for my […]