Periods Changing? The Brain-Ovary Connection
Has your period changed, shortened, or disappeared altogether? Skipped or irregular periods are more common than you might think — especially in young, active, or high-stress individuals. One often-overlooked cause is functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where stress or low energy availability disrupts hormone signalling from the brain, leading to cycle changes and low estrogen levels. In this post, we explore what FHA is, why it happens, how it impacts long-term health (including bone density, heart health, and fertility), and when cycle changes warrant further investigation.
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Microneedling: Benefits, Safety, and What to Expect
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that supports collagen production and skin renewal. Learn how it can help with acne scarring, uneven skin tone, and texture, what to expect from treatment, and how many sessions are typically recommended.
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Cardio Is For Everyone
Discover the health benefits of cardiovascular exercise, how much you need, and why cardiorespiratory fitness beats aesthetics every time.
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Why Knowing What to Do Is Not the Same as Being Able to Do It
Most people already know what supports their health, yet following through can still feel hard. Motivational Interviewing helps uncover your personal reasons for change and build sustainable habits with the right support.
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The Changing Models of Desire: Why Libido Looks Different in Perimenopause
If your sex drive feels different in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, you’re not alone. This post explores how our understanding of libido has evolved — and why desire often changes during perimenopause and menopause.
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The 6 Week "All-Clear" Postpartum
The 6-week postpartum check isn’t the full “all-clear.” Learn what’s really assessed, what’s often missed, and how to safely return to movement, sex, and exercise.
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Struggling to Sleep After Baby?
Sleep deprivation is common after birth, but quality may matter more than hours. Learn how postpartum exercise and simple habits can support better sleep and recovery.
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Dementia Prevention: what we can control
Dementia is uncommon in midlife, but the habits you build now can protect your brain for decades. In this blog, Dr. Madeleine Clark, ND explains why prevention matters in your 40s and 50s, and how lifestyle strategies like the MIND diet, regular exercise, better sleep, concussion prevention, and managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes all play a role in reducing dementia risk.
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Brain Fog in Perimenopause
Many women notice brain fog during perimenopause — forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally slower. While these changes can feel alarming, they’re a normal and often temporary part of the menopause transition, not a sign of dementia. This blog explains why brain fog happens, what makes it different from dementia, and practical ways to support memory and focus.
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Pelvic Floor Therapy in Pregnancy
Discover how pelvic floor physiotherapy supports pregnancy—reducing urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and promoting strength, comfort, and postpartum resilience.
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The Power of Magnesium
Magnesium is a powerhouse mineral that supports everything from sleep and stress to heart health and muscle function. Yet many people don’t get enough, often without even realizing it. Learn why magnesium matters and how the right form can make a difference in how you feel.
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Perimenopause and Mental Health Vulnerability
Perimenopause is more than hot flashes — it’s a time of increased risk for depression and anxiety. Here’s why hormones and brain health collide during this transition, and what you can do about it.
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Anxiety & Eastern Medicine
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges today, but its roots and remedies are anything but new. Eastern medicine views anxiety through a holistic lens, focusing on the balance of energy within the body. In this post, we explore how practices like acupuncture offer time-tested, personalized approaches to calming the mind and restoring internal harmony.
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Estrogen, the Brain, and Mood
Estrogen affects more than reproductive health — it plays a powerful role in brain chemistry and mood regulation. Learn how hormonal changes in PMS, PMDD, postpartum, and perimenopause can impact your mood, and how a personalized plan can help keep your brain resilient.
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Depression & Anxiety in Perimenopause
Depression and anxiety are more common during perimenopause, driven by hormonal changes, life transitions, and sleep disruption. Learn why midlife is a “window of vulnerability” for mood changes and how a personalized plan — from therapy and medication to lifestyle and supplementation — can help you feel like yourself again.
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Probiotics & Prebiotics
When it comes to gut health, most of us think of probiotics, but prebiotics are just as essential. These two work best as a team to support digestion, immunity, mood, and even skin health. In this post, we break down the difference between probiotics and prebiotics and explain how a diverse diet can help you build a healthier, more resilient microbiome.
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Insomnia in midlife
Insomnia is one of the most common—and misunderstood—symptoms in menopause. Learn why it happens, how we diagnose it, and what really works to support sleep beyond the basics.
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Choosing Your Prenatal Vitamin
Confused by all the prenatal vitamin options on your social media feed or pharmacy shelf? You’re not alone. In this blog, Dr. Fiona Callender, ND, breaks down how to choose a prenatal vitamin that truly supports you and your growing baby—without the overwhelm. Learn which nutrients matter most (like folic acid, iron, and vitamin D), when to consider additional supplements, and why the right prenatal isn’t always the most expensive one. Whether you're planning to conceive or already pregnant, this guide will help you make confident, evidence-informed choices.
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Osteoporosis
Bone loss can begin before menopause and accelerate for years afterward—putting women at higher risk of fractures, mobility loss, and long-term health concerns. This blog breaks down why this happens, who should be screened, and what you can do now to protect your bones for the future.
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