Normal versus common is a discussion I have a lot in my practice with patients. There are SO many things where something may be common, but that definitely does not mean that it’s normal. This is hugely the case with many hormonal symptoms that we see a lot in women (but men too!). We’ve definitely… [Read More]
The Myth of Safety in “BPA-Free” Products
In my last blog article, we talked about the dangers of BPA products and how they may be affecting your health. Often when I mention my concerns around Bisphenol chemicals, many patients are pleased and excited to tell me that they’ve changed all their products to “BPA-Free.” They’re quickly disappointed to learn that “BPA-Free” is… [Read More]
BPA: Why avoiding this chemical is MANDATORY for good health
My absolute favourite area of medicine is Environmental Medicine and any little tidbit that I can throw in at each patient visit puts a huge smile on my face. Canada led the way in 2012 by implementing a ban on BPA in baby bottles, but below you’ll soon recognize why this was just a tiny… [Read More]
PCOS
Seem unfamiliar? Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common cause of menstrual irregularity and infertility affecting up to 10% of women! PCOS doesn’t necessarily mean that you have cysts on your ovaries, but that can be one of the features. Even though the cause of PCOS is unknown, natural treatments tend to be very… [Read More]