When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39, I understood immediately that my body would have to endure a great deal. There would be chemotherapy, surgery, scars, physical pain, and...

I left the hospital seven days after a less than ideal labour and delivery. There was no clear recovery plan and very little explanation of the physical trauma my body had just endured. Yet I walked out...

If you're searching for a fertility nutritionist in Vancouver, a fertility nutritionist in Abbotsford, or a fertility nutritionist serving clients throughout British Columbia, you're likely looking for natural...

You were trained to push through. To keep going when your body says stop, to hold space for others when you have nothing left, and to show up shift after shift, then come home and do it all again as a mom...

Constipation is one of the most common digestive concerns I see in practice as a Vancouver holistic nutritionist. While occasional constipation can happen to anyone, chronic constipation is a sign...

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39, I remember feeling as though the ground beneath my feet had disappeared. One moment I was living what appeared to be a successful life. I had a...

Many people today feel like their body is working against them. They eat better, try to stay active, and follow the advice they’ve been given, yet they continue to struggle with weight gain, fatigue, and symptoms...

I was in my mid-thirties when I had a full hysterectomy, which put me straight into surgical menopause. I did what I always do, I got on with it, kept performing, delivering, telling everyone, and...

Gut health plays a crucial role in digestion, energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being, especially for women over 40. This article explores how fibre, fermented foods, and prebiotics work together to support...

Obviously, any form of exercise activity will have a positive effect on anyone in perimenopause, menopause, or at any stage of life. Most exercise studies have focused on early menopause or...

Many women entering midlife begin to notice that something has shifted. They feel more anxious, more easily overwhelmed, and less able to tolerate the same pace of life they once managed with ease. While...

In recent years, conversations surrounding women’s health have expanded significantly, yet many women continue to struggle with symptoms that impact their quality of life and overall wellbeing.

Your body is always speaking to you, but most of us were never taught how to listen. When symptoms appear without a clear medical cause, it can feel frustrating and isolating. In this article...

The hormonal shifts of menopause and perimenopause can have far reaching effects on women’s health and wellbeing. In my previous article on training and periods, I highlighted the shortcomings...

DES exposure is often spoken about as if it belongs to medical history. For many of us, it is not history at all. It is a lifelong inheritance carried in our bodies, our fertility stories, our medical...

There is something I hear over and over again from women. “I’ve been told to do kegels, but I’m not sure they’re working.” Or worse, “I’ve been doing them for years, and nothing has changed.” If you’re...

Many women enter perimenopause believing they have a hormone problem. They are told their estrogen is dropping, their progesterone is declining, and that their symptoms are simply the...

It was 1995. I was twenty-one years old, sitting at the reception desk of a high-energy, packed-to-the-rafters gym, the kind of place where everybody knew who they were going to see. This was the gym in its golden era...

Women today are exhausted. Constantly rushing and multitasking. Caring for others and carrying the invisible mental load of work, home, and relationships. It’s a pace of life that leaves little space to...

Nature offers powerful remedies for women’s health, and the Amazon rainforest is home to plants with profound therapeutic properties. From Uvos Colorado for menstrual relief to Cat's Claw for immune...

We live in a world that constantly pulls us into the mind. We analyze, plan, scroll, perform, and forget that beneath all the thinking, there is a living body quietly carrying us through life.

For years, women entering midlife and menopause have been told the same story, “Your metabolism slows down because you’re getting older.” This belief has created frustration, fear, shame, and an...

What if many of the changes women experience in midlife were not simply signs of aging, but signals that the body may be lacking some of the foundational nutrients required for optimal function? Often called...

Endometriosis is often described as a hormonal condition A disorder where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it. It’s treated with pain medication, hormonal suppression, or...