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...
Do you know if you’re getting enough vitamin D?
Our bodies make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight BUT the winter months in Canada can be a tricky time to get enough sunlight on our skin. Studies consistently show that...
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...
Almost everyone knows of a couple who have struggled or are struggling with getting pregnant. In fact, infertility rates in Canada have doubled since the 1980s, and it is currently estimated that 1 in 6 Canadian couples experience infertility. ...
If you're like me while I was going through my 5 years of infertility struggles, I joined a bunch of FB groups and was quickly overwhelmed by ALL of the acronyms that the users were using.
I'm also an insanely...
For those of you who have read my blog over the years, you'll know all about my love for smoothies. You'll also know that I had a little boy (A) last year, and this purple smoothie post is all...
I've had this idea floating in the back of my mind for quite some time now but I've never been able to find the time to sit down and create it in between work and being a new-ish mum...
