On this weeks episode, we have Dr. Anne Hussain, Naturopathic Doctor on the show to help us learn about our periods, the right way. The education around periods is lacking, and a lot of grew up without literacy around this vital component of our health, which lead us to have even more questions are we became adults. We wanted to ask every questions we have had ourselves or heard from all of you about periods, nothing was off limits!

We discussed:
-What a 'healthy period looks like'
-Why its not normal to be in pain during your period
-Why you don't need to cycle sync your workouts to your periods
-'Hormonal balance' and why this can do more harm then good when we are discussing medical conditions that can involve changes to the periods
-Why we gain water weight, why our cravings change and why our mood changes during certain times of the cycle
& some great tips to dealing with period discomfort

You can connect with Dr. Hussain below:
Buy her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cEZfQP3
Website: http://www.annehussain.com/
Instagram: @dr.annehussain
Booking link: https://annehussain.practicebetter.io/#/5ebd88792a9c241778d78932/bookings
Join the Period Literacy School:https://www.periodliteracy.com/collections

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we have Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn, ND on to answer all of your burning hormone questions. There is SO much information out there when it comes to 'balancing' your hormones, what to do to help your hormones, supplements, diet, exercise.. the list goes on. This episode answers it all.

We talk about:
What is hormone 'imbalances'? Is this just a coverup for the actual root cause of your symptoms?
Why estrogen dominance isn't a diagnosis (you deserve better)
Exercise & diet that will actually work for your hormones
Birth control, IUD's and their important role in hormonal conditions
Cortisol and why we shouldn't be afraid of it
Hormone 'detoxing' supplements and why you should save your money on these.
& so much more!

You can connect with Dr. Brittany below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbritschamerhorn.nd?igsh=d3Q0am1tajg0eTVj

Booking link (British Columbia Residents only): https://okanaganwomensclinic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/4

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we sat down with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND to talk about all things menopause, sexual health, hormone testing, and covered all the topics you are too scared to bring up with your family doctor.

Dr. Kara Dionisio ND, a self-described "menopause nerd," champions viewing menopause not merely as a biological milestone but as a significant opportunity for creating vibrant health. Her and her team at Dr. Kara & Associates provides evidence-based healthcare tailored to the needs of individuals in midlife and menopause. Additionally, she co-founded Menoverse, a platform designed to educate and empower the menopause journey with evidence-based resources and community engagement.

Dr. Dionisio is a prominent speaker and mentor across North America and serves as a faculty member at The Confident Clinician. Here, she directs the Menopause Fellowship program, shaping the future generation of menopause healthcare specialists.

Kara was among the first naturopathic doctors to receive the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation in 2020.

Residing on the shores of Georgian Bay with her feisty kids, her red bearded Irish dude, and their very beagly beagle, Dr. Dionisio warmly invites others to join her in redefining menopause as a pathway to vibrant and thriving health.

You can find out more about Dr. Kara below

Follow Dr. Kara on Instagram

Visit her website

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode, we talk with Keri Martin Vrbanac, Pelvic floor Physiotherapist. We discuss why everyone should care about their pelvic floor health, and what surprising conditions may have pelvic floor dysfunction as their root cause. We also discuss:

How body image issues contribute to pelvic floor issues
Painful sex and how this has become normalized in our society
How pelvic floor issues can be tied to constipation
Tips for strengthening/ relaxing your pelvic floor

& so much more!

You can connect to Keri below:

Her clinic: www.abodyinmotion.ca
Instagram: @kerivpelvicpt
Facebook: Keri V Pelvic PT

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we sat down with author and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Laura Von Hagen, ND, to chat about her journey with infertility, navigating IVF in the middle of a global pandemic and how she helps her patients through what she calls, "the loneliest club to be in".

Here's what we covered:

• what are the most common causes of infertility?
• when should I seek help for my fertility?
• why does the health of my partner matter so much?
• can I drink alcohol or smoke weed if I am trying to conceive?
• are plastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals the reason I cannot conceive?
• should I freeze my eggs?
• Is IVF my only option when it comes to infertility care?
• what can I do to improve my chances of conception?
• and so much more.

Connect with Dr. Von Hagen here:

instagram: click here

website: click here

purchase "My PCOS Pregnancy": click here

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

In this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness we talk to Kathryn Green, CNP on how to foster a healthy relationship with food amongst the craziness of social media's elimination diets and nutrition advice. We also talk about the pipeline to disordered eating and how it has almost become normalized in the health and wellness space.

We talk about:

What eating disorders are and how to spot if you or a loved one may be suffering from one

Orthorexia and how disorders eating has almost become normalized in the health and wellness space

How cutting out foods may actually worsen your health instead of help it

The connection between the mind and the gut

Crazy nutrition trends that we all can't stand & why you shouldn't compare yourself to people on social media

& so much more!

Trigger warning: this episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. If you or your loved one is suffering from these please reach out to a licensed healthcare professional to get help.

Connect with Kathryn here:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kathryngreenhealth?igsh=NnVycGVlZTFyeHI1
Website:https://www.kathryngreenhealth.com/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
Booking:
West End Women's Health: https://westendwomenshealth.janeapp.com/?_ga=2.27996668.1371092468.1695987080-1323736754.1690545493&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxIBrnooJ0kNN5jvxLAdYZPd8liMkYC8UECoUZLNALdJrM6oNUhtaqRoCSVMQAvD_BwE#WellByND:https://wellbynd.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/51?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in North America. However, there is a lot that we can do to decrease our risk. This week we have Dr. Alexandra Verge, ND on the show to debunk common myths we hear in the cardiovascular space as well as to let us know what we can do to decrease our risk all together. In this episode we cover:

What is cardiovascular disease and why everyone should care

Why its important to care even more about your cardiovascular disease risk when you’re younger

Why you don’t need 2g of salt in your electrolytes per day

The deal on cholesterol and saturated fat in your diet and which one actually raise your cholesterol on blood work

The dangers of the carnivore diet

Why we need to change our conversation around everyone taking omega 3’s

Lifestyle factors you can implement today to decrease your risk

And so much more!

You can connect with Dr. Verge here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexvergend/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexVergeND/
Coming in Fall 2024:
The Under Pressure Program: Your Hypertension Blueprint
Join the waitlist: https://kuraclinic.ac-page.com/under-pressure-girls-gone-wellness-podcast

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND, a Naturopathic Doctor and women's health advocate whose clinical practice focuses on women's health and hormones. Today, she chats with us all about optimizing fertility and why we should care about our fertility even if kids are not on the agenda anytime soon.

Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND is dedicated to educating and empowering women to take control of their healthcare and make informed, evidence-based decisions to meet their goals. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, she believes that you don't need to feel limited by your health.

Her recent passion and focus on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care came from her own experience as a first-time mom to two beautiful twins. Dr. Caputi aims to close the gap for mothers in an underperforming healthcare system and provide the support they deserve through their motherhood journey.

In today’s episode, we covered how to know if you're fertile and how to better understand your cycle in the context of fertility. We also discussed how to prep your body for conception, infertility, birth control, irregular periods, having babies later in life, environmental toxins, and debunked some of the wildest fertility myths out there. Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of fertility or seeking practical advice, this episode offers invaluable information to support your journey toward optimal well-being.

You can connect with Dr. Annaleeza Caputi below:

• Book with Dr. Caputi in Guelph at Natural Choice Medical Clinic
• Book with me in Port Credit at the Root Natural Health Clinic.
• For the online dispensary, click here.
• Instagram: @drannaleezacaputind
• Website: www.drannaleezacaputind.com

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.