What is Menopause and What are the Treatment Options?
Menopause is a natural part of aging for all women. It begins when you go a full year with no menstrual period....
How Does Shift Work Affect Circadian Rhythm? How Can Sleep Hygiene Help?
Our bodies have an intrinsic timekeeping system that regulates sleep, wakefulness and other systems such as temperature, appetite and hormone levels. This...
Breastfeeding and Plugged Ducts
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct...
Postpartum hairloss
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose...
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and darker?
Shaving is an effective and relatively cost-effective form of hair removal that removes hair temporarily just below the skins surface. But...
Mommy Thumb (de Quervian Tenosynovitis)
de Quervain tenosynovitis is a common cause of hand or wrist pain in adults. It is sometimes called “mommy’s thumb” or “mommy’s wrist”...
Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
Many women consider the intrauterine device (IUD) as a form of birth control both before having a baby, and after. This is...
Birth Control Options While Breastfeeding
Contraception options after pregnancy is an important health topic that sometimes we forget about when we are busy with the new baby. ...
I’m Pregnant, Can I Eat Deli Meats?
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to...
What are the Different Types of Insect Repellants and Are They Safe?
Mosquitoes are nuisances. In Alberta, mosquitoes are everywhere and in some cases can ruin a perfect day outside if they are particularly high...
