Living with a long-term illness can feel like being on a journey with no map. Something I hear again and again from people struggling with chronic conditions is the glaring absence of a clear plan. Their main healthcare provider supports them with treating symptoms,...
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Low on iron? Before you reach for a supplement, read this!
Don't take iron supplements unless your blood tests show you need them. The symptoms of being low on iron include:Fatigue and weakness, pale skin, brittle nails, dizziness and lightheadedness, Headaches. But these symptoms are common for various other conditions and...
Are vitamin supplements a complete waste of time and money?
The marketing promises happy ever after, but is it just clever branding? When you're feeling low, dealing a Chronic illness, Long COVID, or struggling with fatigue, brain fog, loss of vitality, and frequent illness, the temptation is to grab a supplement from the...
Understanding Cholesterol and Statins: A Heart Week Special
As we celebrate Heart Week from the 7th to the 15th of June, it’s a great time to dive into an important topic: cholesterol and statins. Let’s discuss why cholesterol is essential for your body and the potential side effects of statins. The Importance of Cholesterol...
Finding the Root Cause. Conventional vs. Functional Medicine
Uncovering a misdiagnosis I once worked with a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite receiving treatment for MS, her condition did not improve. Through comprehensive evaluation and testing with me, we discovered she actually had Lyme disease, a...
The Overlooked Threat Killing More Than Cancer
What is the biggest killer out there of both men and women? When I ask people this question, most assume it's cancer, considering the prevalence of breast, colon, and prostate cancers. While awareness about cancer is high, it's surprising to many that heart disease is...
Your health is your wealth. Are you making a wise investment?
It’s hard to believe that we're already in May—where does the time go? As the year zooms rapidly to its halfway point I have a quick question for you: What have you been investing this year?An upgrade on your car? A downpayment on a summer holiday? A kitchen...
Ready to Reclaim Your Mojo this Spring?
As the world outside bursts into life with the arrival of spring, are you still feeling like you're stuck in hibernation mode? It's completely natural to cozy up and indulge during the cold winter months, but when spring arrives, shouldn't we all be feeling that surge...
Empowering Women’s Heart Health: A Call to Action For Women to Get Checked Out
A lot of women when they hit the menopause suffer with tiredness, fatigue, and sometimes depression. When they may go to their GP they often get labelled as being depressed when in actual fact, they may very well have congestive heart failure. March is Women's Month,...
Taking Charge of Your Heart Health: A Personal Journey
Did you know that cardiovascular disease claims more lives among women than all cancers combined? It's a startling fact that often goes unnoticed as we focus on other aspects of our well-being, such as gut health. In this blog post, I want to share a personal...