women’s health

Person wearing a heart monitor on their wrist and looking at their heart rate reading as part of their strategy for maintaining a healthy heart.
, In Body

Heart Health Awareness in February 

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada for both men and women? Heart disease is often known as the silent killer because it has few or no outward symptoms. While there are “common presentations” of a possible heart attack, most of the time…
young girl with hand on moms pregnant belly; highlighting fertility over forty
, In Body

Fertility Over Forty

Infertility on the rise Infertility is increasing in every age group. About 15% of couples have difficulty conceiving. That means 1 in every 8 couples. That is the same statistic for breast cancer occurrence. But we acknowledge and talk about breast cancer openly, while fertility struggles remain quiet. Fertility doesn’t…
A depress senior woman with wood background; highlighting depression as a symptom of menopause
, In Body

Menopause? Don’t sweat it.

If you have tried herbs, diet changes or hormone replacement therapy, but still experience the discomfort of menopause, consider a functional hormone test.

Mind Body Soul Sauna with chair and towels folded
, In Soul

Caring for Yourself

By Larcy Dunford MC LPC BCACC According to Kristin Neff Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin, developing the habit of self-compassion involves taking more personal responsibility for your health and well-being. So what is self-compassion? And what are the obstacles for people in this perspective and practice? According…

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