We all know that you should NOT drink when you're pregnant. However, this question also comes up A LOT when I see patients who are trying or struggling to conceive:
Is it OK to drink alcohol when you're just trying...
For some reason, I've had MANY conversations this week with people from my inner circle about what it feels like from my perspective of going through my infertility. Don't get me wrong, my friends have been my ROCK over...
I learned A LOT when I was in and out of the hospital over 8 weeks after my incredibly BUMPY fertility journey (HERE are the details if you're interested!).
During my first (of many) hospital stays, my first "roommate" asked me...
Have you noticed that you have times in the month where you can fun longer, lift heavier & workout more consistently? Whereas other months you can't even find the energy to go for a walk?
A few years ago, the...
Now that you know what your menstrual cycle is and what the key hormones involved are, let's break down your menstrual cycle into 4 main phases:
1️⃣ Menstruation = Days 1-7
🌟 All of your hormones are at their lowest levels...
These are the 4 major players when it comes to your menstrual cycle hormones:
1️⃣ Estrogen helps to grow & mature your uterine lining + mature your eggs before ovulation
2️⃣ Progesterone controls the build up your your uterine lining +...
The average woman:
❣️ gets her first period at 11-12 years old
❣️ goes into menopause at 51 years old
❣️ has a lifespan of 81 years This means that we spend about 50% of our lives with regular menstrual cycles!!
Which means...
Did you know that your grandma, your mom and half of you were ALL in the SAME body at the SAME time for an average of 20 weeks!?!
When your grandma was about half way through her pregnancy with your...
A little clinic update for you
Pineapple Health
My downtown clinic is changing its name to Pineapple Health.
We came across a conflict with a trademark and the owner of the clinic decided to make a name change while we were still...
Did you know that women spend an average of 9.5 years ON their period throughout their life?
If that seems excessive, let's break down the numbers:
Girls typically get their period at around the age of 12 and women typically hit...
