PMS symptoms are something that every woman dreads when that time of the month comes around; whether you’re experiencing bad cramping, big cravings, or coming-from-nowhere mood swings, menstruation can hit hard. Luckily your symptoms can give you some clues as to what may be going on within your body, and how you…
Winters are tough enough as-is, but if you’re finding that you feel frozen to the bone even when you’re inside, or you’re experiencing fatigue and weakness, you may be up against something more than just the weather. Excessive cold, feeling tired, and experiencing difficulty breathing are all symptoms of iron deficiency. Read…
When a couple is struggling with infertility, it is common for the woman to be put under the microscope while the man rarely has more than a sperm analysis done. The woman is often excessively treated before her partner has even been thoroughly assessed. Like most health concerns, it is important to…
There’s always a new exercise routine hanging out on the front of grocery store magazines–new regimes that guarantee weight loss, or more energy, or better muscle tone, but sometimes pushing for that extra set of sit-ups, or that extra few metres on a run does a lot more harm than good. When…
Often when pain occurs during menstruation, the last thing we think of is inflammation; however, inflammation plays a stronger role in menstrual pain than you may think. In this week’s article Dr. Bristow explains what happens to the levels of CRP, a marker of inflammation, during menstruation, and how this marker can…
It’s normal for babies to spit up from time to time, and to have occasional digestive discomfort that can prompt more fussing or regurgitation; however, if a baby continues to have discomfort, or symptoms worsen to breathing problems or further pain, there may be an underlying problem at play. One of the…
If you suffer from IBS then you know that difficulties with digestion can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. So, if there’s a way to ease these symptoms, chances are you want to know about it! One thing that a lot of individuals with IBS are not aware of is that…
