Do you find yourself saying “I’m not in the mood”, “I’m too tired tonight”, “maybe tomorrow” or other ways and reasons to avoid having sex? Although it’s rarely discussed, low sex drive is a very common concern for women, especially after the age of...
Are you struggling with falling asleep or constantly waking up in the middle of the night especially between 2:00AM to 4:00AM? Or are you having a hard time getting up in the morning and do not feel well rested even after getting a good...
Have you ever stared at a pile of crumbs or empty box of food or dessert that you couldn’t help but finish and thought to yourself…. “How did this just happen?” Of course you have. The truth is we all have! The reality...
PSSSTTTT….it’s your PMS! You may know it’s coming every month, but somehow it still feels like it’s catching you off guard. Most women refer to PMS as the “emotional” symptom of their periods, however PMS – also known as Premenstrual Syndrome – is the...
What is the Ketogenic Diet? Ketogenic Diet is a high fat, low-carbohydrate, and an adequate amount of protein diet that encourages your body to use fat rather than carbs as a source of fuel. By consuming healthy fats and drastically decreasing carbohydrate intake, your...
At the Hormone Rebalance Centre, weight loss is a very common concern we see in the majority of our patients. It seems to be this end goal that women are constantly chasing, this moving target that always seems out of reach. It’s important...
It is no secret that hormones change and fluctuate not only with every cycle, but over the years as we age. These changes can contribute to many symptoms (see list below) which for some can be benign and no big deal and for...
Happy September! For many people, this month signifies new beginnings and new routines. If you felt it was hard to keep your healthy habits during the summer, you are not alone! Frequent BBQs, delicious sangrias, summer trips… all test our willpower and can make...
Can your thyroid be the reason you can’t lose weight? Is your thyroid working properly? Should you get your thyroid tested?…These are some of the common questions patients ask us. What is the thyroid gland and how does it work? They thyroid gland is...
B vitamins are sometimes called the energy vitamins, since they help put a spring in your step and play an important role in maintaining your energy levels. In actuality, there are eight different kinds of B vitamins, and each one has its own distinct...
Estrogen dominance...we see this a lot in practice and it can be an issue for menstruating women of all ages! So what is it? Common Symptoms Of This Imbalance Estrogen dominant symptoms can present as: Heavy and/or painful periods Breast tenderness and swelling...
What is it? The Adrenal Glands, are two endocrine glands on top of your kidneys are responsible for producing a variety of hormones, most commonly known for adrenaline and cortisol, our stress hormones. The term “Adrenal Fatigue” may cause some confusion. First of...
Don’t be mislead by “no calorie”, “sugar-free” or “sugar substitute” label claims in your attempt to cut back on sugar. If your go-to solution is to resort to artificial sweeteners, you may actually be doing more harm than good. Artificial sweeteners work by providing...
In our office, we see many patients complaining of resistant weight gain, sugar cravings, energy drops and overall fatigue. Did you know that all of these could be related to a form of sensitivity to carbs?