Women are at a higher risk of developing depression or depressive symptoms during the peri-menopause stage of their life than in their pre-menopause or post-menopause years. Researchers have found that peri-menopausal women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) as those who hadn’t yet entered this hormonal transition. The studiesContinue reading “Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.”
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What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle
How much thought goes into your daily food choices? We know that what we eat impacts our physical health, mood and weight, but did you know that it can affect your menstrual cycle as well? Different Phases = Different Symptoms/ Needs Are you irritable, hostile, anxious or depressed before your period? Or perhaps your periodContinue reading “What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle”
Why am I still unwell? Addressing the root causes of complex ailments
Have you struggled with an unresolved health issue for months or years? Do certain symptoms or ailments keep coming back (e.g. recurrent warts, cold sores i.e. fever blisters, ovarian cysts, PMS/ pre-menstrual symptoms, infections, eczema, diarrhea/ loose stool, cancer or benign tumours, etc.)? If so, it’s time to take a deeper look at the variousContinue reading “Why am I still unwell? Addressing the root causes of complex ailments”
How to manage migraines, naturally
Ask anyone who has experienced a migraine and they can tell you, migraines are debilitating. Usually felt on one side of the head or behind the eyes, a migraine presents as a severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation. It can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine auraContinue reading “How to manage migraines, naturally”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 