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 […]
Hormonal birth control has transformed reproductive health, offering women more autonomy and choice than ever before. But while it’s widely used and often helpful for preventing pregnancy and managing menstrual symptoms, its broader effects on hormone balance are often overlooked. This is where a more personalized, root-cause lens becomes invaluable. Understanding Hormonal Birth Control Hormonal
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These days staying healthy isn’t just about avoiding illness – it’s about actively cultivating health and balance in an increasingly complex world. We’re seeing more people struggling with hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and anxiety than ever before. Nutrient deficiencies are widespread, often masked by calorie-rich but nutrient-poor diets. Meanwhile, the near-constant stimulation from digital devices
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Anxiety and depression have become alarmingly common, with more people than ever experiencing these conditions, often without clear answers. While mental health is multifaceted, one of the most overlooked factors contributing to mood disorders is the impact of hormone imbalances and nutrient deficiencies. Hormones and nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids play
Chronic inflammation is a condition that many people face today, but did you know that women are particularly more susceptible to it than men? Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation from things like poor diet, lack of sleep, stress, and poor detoxification can wreak havoc on overall health.
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Perhaps it’s a reflection of my stage in life, but it feels to me like women everywhere are talking more and more openly about the challenges of menopause. In my role at the front desk, I regularly receive calls from new patients wanting to schedule an appointment with a practitioner for help in relief from
Osteopathy is a type of manual therapy. It is a gentle, natural and holistic form of treatment. A manual osteopath uses their hands to treat patients. We don’t use any tools or medications, we simply adjust the body’s structures to alleviate pain, improve function, and allow the body to have an improved capacity to heal.
If you’ve ever felt like your body is playing a cruel game of ‘guess what’s wrong now,’ you’re not alone. One day, it’s a pounding headache; the next, your skin is breaking out in hives, or your stomach is in knots after a meal you’ve eaten a hundred times before. Maybe you’ve been told it’s
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It’s 2025, and chronic stress, poor sleep, and overstimulation are leaving many people feeling drained and burned out. At the core of this issue? Your adrenal glands. These small but powerful glands regulate stress, energy, and metabolism, but when they become overworked, the effects ripple throughout your entire body. Let’s break down the signs of
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Libido, or sexual desire, is a complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and overall health. While many factors influence sexual desire, one of the most significant is hormonal balance. When key hormones are out of sync, libido often declines, leaving both men and women frustrated and confused about why their desire has diminished. Uncovering the root