Hormone Health Blog

PCOS Has a New Name and Here’s Why It Matters “What’s in a name?” When it comes to medicine, quite a lot. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age for years. Yet despite affecting approximately one in eight women worldwide, the condition has long been misunderstood by both the public and healthcare professionals. One reason may be hiding in plain sight: its name. In a recent editorial published in

If you've ever gone down the rabbit hole of hormone testing, you already know how confusing it gets fast. DUTCH test, blood work, Mira, saliva testing, cycle mapping... and nobody is telling you which one actually makes sense for your situation. So let me break it down the way I do with my patients, clearly, without the overwhelm, and with my actual clinical thinking behind it. Whether you're searching for hormone testing in Vancouver, across BC, or just trying to figure out

Why Protein is Essential for Women’s Hormone Health When women come to me with fatigue, mood swings, or period problems, one of the first things I ask about is their nutrition and how often they're eating protein. I often tell my patients: if your hormones feel unpredictable, your energy crashes mid-afternoon, or you’re constantly craving sugar, protein is part of the picture. Protein is more than just a “fitness nutrient.” When you break down protein into its smallest compon

I’ve been on a long-term journey for hair care, and I'm curious about all sorts of DIY, naturally made products for hair. While I am lucky in the hair genetics department, I still was stuck with straggly hair that wouldn't look good if grown past "mermaid length" (aka covering my breasts). Thanks, AI for trying to replicate my "mermaid hair" goals While this post seemingly has nothing to do with hormones, periods, women’s health and naturopathic medicine, I have a feeling tha

We've all been told, quite blatantly sometimes, that our hormones are to blame. What are they 'to blame' for? Literally everything, apparently. I've been told this by my doctors: The reason this is happening is because...well, you have hormones. Here, take the pill. I've been told this by partners: Is it your time of the month? I've chatted with friends saying: Omg my hormones are so messed up rn! Cells throughout the body have hormone receptors. A receptor is like a parking