The #1 Cause Of PCOS
PCOS is a complex metabolic condition primarily involving the endocrine system. It is the most common endocrine problem for women of reproductive age and has been shown to affect up to 10-20%, or over 5 million women in the US. Unfortunately…
How Cortisol Impacts Your Hormones As A Woman
Cortisol is known as the body’s main stress hormone, but it does a lot more than make us feel stressed or anxious. It has a wide-spread impact on the variety of hormones and systems throughout the body. This article will give you a high-level look at how elevated cortisol levels can impact various hormones and hormonal conditions, such as insulin, PCOS, fertility, thyroid health and PMS…
7 Holistic Tips for Stress & Hormone Balance For The Festive Season
Christmas festivities are in full swing and the last thing that’s likely on your mind is eating mindfully and healthfully right now. Don’t worry, we’ve got some ideas to help bring some balance this season, specifically when it comes to food and your hormones…
Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity + Tips for Going Gluten-Free
Following a gluten-free diet is extremely popular as more and more people discover they feel significantly better avoiding gluten. Gluten can cause a variety of digestive-related symptoms, as well as systemic symptoms. In this article, we’ll discuss why you may want to consider going gluten-free and how to best go about…
Could Going Gluten-Free Help Your Thyroid?
If you suspect that you may be dealing with a thyroid issue, whether it's hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), it is essential to recognize the significant role that diet can play in your recovery…
How Inflammation Fuels Hormonal Imbalances + Our Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods!
Inflammation is at the root of nearly every disease process. It contributes to hormonal imbalances, such as HPA-axis dysfunction, hypothyroidism, infertility, PCOS, irregular periods, as well as PMS and menopausal symptoms. The good news? There’s a lot you can do to bring inflammation down!
Easy Nutritional Ways to Support Elimination for Healthy Hormones
If you’ve been trying everything to balance your hormones, have more energy, improve your mood and feel balanced, but you haven’t addressed your gut health, you’re missing a huge piece of the puzzle. You can’t have healthy hormones without a healthy microbiome, good nutrition and efficient elimination…
5 Strategies for Effectively Eradicating Candida
Candida albicans, a fungus, is the most common form of candida overgrowth in the gut. It can lead to numerous symptoms within the gut and systemically, such as gas, bloating, constipation, brain fog, skin problems, immune system dysfunction, thyroid issues and more. Today we’re going to cover how you can begin to rebalance your gut and clear candida overgrowth holistically…
You're Not Running the Right Thyroid Tests
Hypothyroidism, which is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, can have a significant impact on how you feel and function. While hypothyroidism can occur in both men and women, it’s more likely to be present if you’re a women. In this article, we’ll discuss common symptoms of hypothyroidism, why hypothyroidism is frequently missed by conventional tests…
5 Surprising Affects of Constipation
It’s common to think that being constipated only affects your ability to eliminate waste, makes your gut feel unwell or contributes to bloating. In reality, the affects of constipation and not having healthy, regular bowel movements go far beyond…
7 Reasons For Stubborn Weight That Just Won’t Budge
Weight loss is about SO much more than calories and exercise. There are likely missing factors you haven’t been aware of or are just not able to fully address without the help of an expert. Here are a few reasons…
Are We Looking At Hypothyroidism Wrong?
With thyroid conditions on the rise, it’s important that we address the root cause of these conditions, not simply the symptoms. Why are millions of women (and men) dealing with hidden thyroid conditions and what can we do to heal…
7 Necessary Nutrients for Thyroid Health
There are a lot of things that can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland, causing it to become over or more commonly, underactive. Some of those include…
Should You Go Plant-Based for Better Thyroid Function?
Before you decide to go plant-based for thyroid health, consider what you’ll be missing out on if you decide to eliminate meat. Additionally, this article will touch on some of the potential issues that can occur with plant-based diets and thyroid health.
Sleep Your Way to More Balanced Hormones
If you’ve ever wondered if your sleeping habits are connected to the high levels of stress, anxiety and hormonal concerns you’re dealing with, you’re onto something. Our circadian rhythms, which are intricately linked to our sleep cycle, controls much more than just sleep. It also affects our mood, weight, energy levels, thyroid and adrenal health, fertility…
How to Restore Balance with Functional Medicine
Your body is always fighting for you.
I know it often seems like it's fighting against you, but it's really not. It's working hard around the clock to bring you back into balance. It's a term called homeostasis, which is "any self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability, while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival."
6 Incredible Superfoods for Balanced Hormones
At Winnipeg Nutrition, we firmly believe that food is medicine. Nature provides the most amazing tools to help us heal and stay balanced - that includes our hormones too! Here are some superfoods to add to your healthy diet for more balanced hormones…
6 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Support Your Thyroid
There are a lot of factors affecting thyroid function, including stress, heavy metal toxicity, poor gut health, nutrient deficiencies, liver congestion and an inflammatory diet. We explore these factors with our clients to help them optimize their thyroid health through personalized nutrition, lifestyle, functional hormone testing and supplementation…
5 Brain-Boosting Essentials for a Sharp Mind
Is your memory not as sharp as it used to be? Do you seem to be living in a perpetual fog? Maybe you can’t find your words as quickly, or simple things like remembering when your child's practice starts are slipping your mind…
Burned out, Moody and Gaining Weight? Consider Your Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat that secretes hormones that regulate how nearly every cell in our body functions. It’s responsible for regulating metabolism, temperature, mood and can significantly impact our energy, brain, periods and digestive function. Thyroid disorders are present in a very large percentage of the population and affect both men and women, with the majority going undiagnosed.