If you are in your late 30s or early/mid 40s, you may start noticing certain changes in your body and mood. For women, common first symptoms of hormonal change include irregular menstrual cycle or menstrual flow as well as depression, irritability and anxiety. For men, common first symptoms include decreased libido, hair thinning or hairContinue reading “In your late 30s or 40s? Tips on navigating the hormonal roller coaster (for women) and hormone decline (for men).”
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Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.
Restorative sleep happens when brain activity during sleep helps restore your body and mind, fundamentally resetting you for another day of activity. When you wake up from restorative sleep, you feel well rested and ready for the day. Sleep is non-restorative when you wake up feeling unrefreshed despite having slept 7 to 9 hours ofContinue reading “Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.”
Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes
Finding it difficult to lose weight? There could be underlying reasons preventing you from losing weight. Dr. Ardyce Yik ND has helped many people lose weight successfully by addressing the underlying causes of weight gain or sluggish weight. In her practice, here are 6 of the top reasons why people can’t lose weight on their own: Dr.Continue reading “Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes”
International Men’s Health Week- 5 tips for a healthier you!
International Men’s Health Week is typically celebrated during the week leading up to Father’s Day (i.e. this week!). In celebration of the men in our lives making a positive impact, here are a few not-so-common tips for men to stay healthy and to thrive: Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, stay strong and stayContinue reading “International Men’s Health Week- 5 tips for a healthier you!”
When should I check for hormonal imbalances?
Are you struggling with any of the following? Exhaustion/ fatigue, sleep or stress issues, decreased libido/ sex drive Fertility problems Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, breast cysts, breast fibroadenoma Irregular periods, peri-menopause Acne associated with the menstrual cycle Painful periods, endometriosis Fibroids, adenomyosis PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) with symptoms such as (but not limited to)Continue reading “When should I check for hormonal imbalances?”
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