Hypocortisolism...    That's a mouthful! It's also a very big pain in the rear.  Low cortisol usually follows a long period of elevated cortisol. I know, I know seems pretty basic, I like to keep it simple. Your adrenals cannot keep up with a high stress lifestyle, we’re just not built that way. When you think about let's say our grandparents ( well mine) yes they had a boat load of kids to run around after. They didn't work out of the home.  I can’t imagine them trying with all the laundry, dishes and everything else that comes with kids. I only have 2…

Being a woman it is easy to blame any of our hormonal symptoms on the main hormones in our menstrual cycle usually estrogen and progesterone, and rightfully so as both these hormones can create some pretty intense symptoms when they need some attention. Both estrogen and progesterone are very closely linked with our nervous system and are responsible for our mood, mental state, energy, libido and even in part for our heart and bone health. These hormones are very far down the list of hormones in the long list of hormones and neurotransmitters that are released, and although they do create some…

Who's currently feeling like their cycle is changing ? Are they heavier than they used to be? lighter? No longer monthly? 40-44? Perimenopause? I know same, totally dreading it.  Perimenopause is our bodies natural process when the ovaries stop working. Ovulation may become erratic then stop. Our menstrual cycles can lengthen and flow can become irregular.    We also get to experience some pretty cool changes ( I'm joking)  Mood changes. Changes in sexual desire. Trouble concentrating. Headaches. Night sweats. Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Trouble with sleep. Okay so can we tame some of these? YES! Our hormones are a beautiful thing but during perimenopause,  the level of estrogen in your body rises and falls unevenly during…

How many times have we heard crappy things about menopause, and all the pesky symptoms that go along with it.    WAY to many!!!    I have a solution lets run through the basics to get a general understanding.  Menopause is described as a point in time when a woman’s last period was 12 months ago. The typical age for this is between 45-55 on average . Some women may start earlier and some may start later.   The most common menopause symptoms are hot flashes, bladder control, sleep disturbances, virginal dryness, mood changes, increased weight that is stubborn to loose .  Ummmm No thanks, I think ill…

Food provides the necessary energy for our bodies to function daily and also consistently supplies certain nutrients essential for building and regenerating body tissue, bone, muscle, fat, and blood. The quality of nutrients we eat determines the value of our body’s performance and the quality of life we enjoy. On the whole, nutrition is essential to any care plan.

A balanced diet supplies the body with sufficient nutrients to carry out day-to-day tasks. When you include these supplements such as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, phytochemicals, and more in your diet, they help improve the body’s ability to fight off common and chronic infections.

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I’m Katie Van Gilst, a women’s registered holistic nutritionist/ food coach in Peterborough, Ontario.

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