We live in a world where we are bombarded with information, in multiple ways, every second of each day. Many aren’t aware just how stressful to our brain and nerve systems this bombardment can be. Frankly, we have yet to adapt to this unique kind of stress. It can leave us feeling depleted and overstimulated.
Many people struggle daily with fatigue. This is especially true of women in peri-menopause. There are potentially many causes fatigue but one of the most common is an imbalance in the iron body. Most commonly, this is low iron levels and called anemia.
Are you one of millions who have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder? Some of the most common would be: MS, Addison’s, celiac, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, scleroderma and more. Why is it that we are seeing AI disorders become more and more common?
Are you aware of just how many chemicals you absorb and inhale every day just from your body care and beauty products? The average woman applies 12 products everyday, the average man – 6 products. Teenage girls – 17 products! These include fragrances, anti-perspirant, toothpaste, hair dye, lotion, make up and facial creams. Not…
I recently did an interview with the awesome Antoinette Mcweeney of Ireland. We spoke of all things thyroid. Find that interview here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/notyourmothersmenopausepodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal The follow up podcast to the interview where I review some critical thyroid info we all need to know. Please watch the video interview with Antoinette and me, then have a listen to…
Concussions can happen anytime to anyone. We are learning quickly just how far reaching the effects of a mild traumatic brain injury can be. Unfortunately, they can last way beyond the original injury. There is much you can do when you have a recent concussion and getting this info into play in a timely fashion can go far into resolving the symptoms of a concussion.
There are three things you should know if you have a concussion…
Many women struggle with keeping bones dense as we age. The hormonal picture, exercise and lifestyle choices contribute greatly to the health and strength of our bones. There is much that can be done to help with density and none of them have to do with taking a medication! Please listen, learn and share episode…
In 2017, I posted a FB video where I spoke about new research that showed that more times than not, inflammation was to blame for depression and depressive symptoms. What I didn’t expect was the massive number of shares and comments that video received. The study shows us that depression is a symptom of…
Isn’t it ironic that the holiday season can leave us feeling like we need a holiday to recover from the holidays? I, for one, am “over” this experience and am craving something deeper and more meaningful this year. Like many, this year has been a great challenge for me and my loved ones and I…
Turns out that many women struggle with this problem – chronic constipation. This is defined as infrequent bowel movements or difficulties in moving the bowels.
Other than taking a fibre supplement, laxative or bowel stimulant, what can you do?