Our Health Blog
Nourishing Yourself In Pregnancy
“When you’re pregnant you’re eating for two” is an old saying that deserves a closer look. Obviously, it doesn’t mean you should be eating twice as much as before. But let’s delve a bit into [...]
Fasting, the Missing Piece?
If hunger pangs are the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of fasting, you may want to read on to put your gut reaction a bit in perspective. First of all, [...]
Shoulders Are a Climber’s Achilles Heel
How come so many climbers develop shoulder problems? Almost all my friends, most of whom have been climbing for years if not decades, have been sidelined by acute or chronic shoulder injuries at times. I’m [...]
Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight?
Weight gain is a common concern among women approaching and passing into menopause. It can feel like the whole world is conspiring against you, and no diet seems to be making a dent. What’s going [...]
Honing Your Fertility Awareness
There are at least three good reasons for honing awareness of your natural fertility: It can help you get pregnant more easily; it can help you avoid pregnancy naturally; and it can provide a treasure [...]
Hashimoto’s: Your Thyroid Under Attack
Women are eight times more likely to develop autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s, than men. The diagnosis is usually made in their thirties or forties. So, what’s in the name? Autoimmunity means that your [...]