I’ve been known to take a great scientific interest in the effects of caffeine consumption on human health. And why wouldn’t I? Something like 80% of the global population ingests caffeine on a daily basis, the overwhelming majority of which comes from coffee. Coffee is, in fact, the top source
I’m so thrilled today to be sharing the work of two of my Kaleigraphy writing clients Mary and Hannah both of whom are maternal-focused dietitians dedicated to various aspects of family nutrition. I’m confident you will enjoy their work, provided below. What Is Kaleigraphy? Curious about what your
Carnitine is a group of related compounds naturally produced by the human body that have a role in energy production, metabolism and other vital cellular functions particularly related to the mitochodria. In my recent piece on supplements for hypothyroidism, I referenced an experimental study demonstrating that L-Carnitine (one form of
Having spent a great deal of time recently researching and writing on all things nutrition for PCOS, I’ve ultimately decided to put all of my best PCOS content in one place in order to make it easier to access. Each of the blog posts below will offer unique insights into
Today’s article is my fourth in a comprehensive series on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which has previously included discussions on: Supplements For PCOS PCOS and Soy-based Foods Probiotics and PCOS Each of those articles can be accessed individually via this link. For this particular piece, I turn my attention specifically to
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a complex condition that affects up to 10% of women in North America. Its characterization varies but could include excessive amounts of male sex hormones ( androgens), disrupted periods and cysts on the ovaries. PCOS is a leading cause of fertility issues in women and, in
I have to start by apologizing for taking this long to write on a topic that is of great interest to my client base and the public at large – hypothyroidism. In 2018 the hypothyroid medication Synthroid (levothyroxine) was, by a significant margin, the most dispensed medication in Canadian pharmacies. Health
One of the major things I learned during the course of writing and sharing my most recent article on endometriosis is that there seems to be a level of feeling within that community that perhaps the role of alternative management solutions is not given enough attention. While we can’t say
Endometriosis is an inflammatory ailment characterized by the growth of tissue that is similar to that which lines the uterus starts to also grow outside of the uterus. Those living with endometriosis may experience chronic pain in the pelvic region and abnormal pain during their periods and/or during sexual intercourse.
