Midlife Blood Tests
When it comes to improving our health, I'm a firm believer that the first step is understanding where our health is today. Knowing what to measure and how to intervene through lifestyle, is key. Some of the earliest warning signs appear in blood work. Even if your blood work has been perfect your whole life and your diet and exercise routine hasn't changed, you'll want to watch for these common menopausal changes.
5 steps to improving your PCOS naturally.
If you have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome you might be wondering, but what can I do about it? A whole lot!
Why ‘sugar free’ foods could actually be causing us to gain weight.
If you pick up any product labelled ‘sugar free’, ‘reduced sugar’ or ‘low calorie’, it’s almost certain to contain artificial sweeteners, but could artificial sweeteners actually be causing us to gain weight?
Wonder what flaxseeds could do for your PCOS?
Flaxseeds are a powerhouse of a food, rich in several biologically active compounds as well as being a great source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. This recent study from 2020 was the first to explore the effects of freshly ground flaxseed powder on blood sugar management, BMI, cholesterol markers, inflammatory markers, and androgen profiles in women with PCOS.