Many people assume that perimenopause only begins when periods stop or hot flashes arrive. But the truth is more subtle: you might already be in perimenopause, even if your periods are still pretty regular or your symptoms feel vague. Recognizing this transition early gives you a chance to respond proactively rather than react after things […]
If you feel like your body is suddenly reacting to more and more foods, you’re not alone. Maybe you could eat dairy, eggs, or gluten without issue before, but now even a small bite triggers bloating, fatigue, rashes, or brain fog. It can be confusing and frustrating. You might even start to wonder: “Am I
Do you find yourself drifting through your day, mentally fuzzy, missing appointments, or constantly distracted, even when you should be focused? Maybe your mind feels like it’s wrapped in cotton wool, small tasks feel overwhelming, and despite doing all the “right” self-care, your to-do list only grows longer. It’s easy to chalk it up to
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Waking between 2 – 4 AM, wide awake and restless, can be exhausting week after week. You may lie there feeling wired, anxious, or simply unable to fall back asleep. It can leave you dragging through your day, craving sugar, feeling foggy, or emotionally frayed. What’s worse, standard sleep tips, like blackout curtains or bedtime teas,
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You’ve noticed it. Your hairbrush fills faster than it used to. Your ponytail feels thinner. The part in your hair looks just a bit wider than last year. For many women, hair thinning creeps in slowly, and it’s easy to dismiss it as “just stress” or “part of getting older.” But thinning hair can be
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Bloating after every meal. That stubborn constipation that just won’t budge. Or maybe it’s the opposite: frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom that leave you wondering what on earth is going on. You might be feeling tired for no reason, noticing changes in your skin, or dealing with mood swings you can’t explain. While these
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Have you ever wondered why your skin seems to rebel after a weekend of pizza, soda, and sweet treats? Or why acne sometimes stubbornly sticks around, no matter how carefully you wash and moisturize? While we often think of acne as just a skin problem, many breakouts start much deeper, rooted in how your body
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Feeling puffy, sluggish, or bloated? It could be your lymphatic system in need of some TLC. Maybe you’ve noticed swelling in your hands or feet after a long day, or you find it hard to shake off frequent colds or minor infections. Some people even struggle with brain fog, achiness, or stubborn fluid retention that
Have you ever wondered if persistent fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained gut issues could be tied to something hidden in your microbiome? Candida, a type of yeast normally found in our bodies, might be lurking around your gut microbiome…and contributing to chronic fatigue! Let’s dive into the connection. What Is Candida Overgrowth? Candida albicans lives
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Cristina has been working as Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes and Metabolism for over 12 years. She enjoys sharing her expertise and passion through teaching and mentoring NP students and Endocrinology Fellows as Assistant Clinical Professor [adjunct] with McMaster University, Hamilton, Department of Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism Division. Cristina’s passion for diabetes and metabolism started as a