By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND As many of you know, I am an avid runner and in the past couple of years have been learning more and more about how training needs to change once we reach our mid-40’s or ‘perimenopause’ years, and extending through post-menopause. If you exercise or train regularly, you may have noticed some of these changes too, such as:  More injuries, The post Exercise and Training – Tips for Women in your 40’s and 50’s appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac Although most people equate hot flashes with midlife and menopause, some younger women are finding these are often an early sign of perimenopause. Menopause occurs at the one year mark after a woman’s last menstrual period.  Perimenopause is the period of time before actual menopause. The average age for menopause is 51 in North America, but perimenopause can start at any The post Acupuncture and Hot Flashes appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Inder Gharial, CNP, NNCP Many of my clients ask me, why do so many nutritionists recommend eating produce that is in season, when all types of produce are available all year-round? I’m going to answer this question for you in this article. Many years ago, people knew the best time to pick their fruits and veggies, but this is not as common anymore.  Eating The post Top 3 Reasons to Choose Seasonal Produce appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Dr. Joyce Fu, DC, HBSc As many of you noticed, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted us into a sedentary lifestyle with the increased capacity to work from home. But how does that affect our health? Let’s take a closer look at how this affects our health long-term. According to statistics Canada, approximately 4 in 10 Canadians are working from home since March 20201. Contrast The post How does working from home affect your health? appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

Dr. Shreya Batra, ND What women need to know about Cardiovascular disease.  Despite being one of the most preventable diseases in the world, Cardiovascular disease is considered to be the #1 cause of death for women, according to the CDC. It is considered the leading cause of death in American women including: African American, Caucasian, as well as American Indian females.  Although the typical risk factors for The post What Women Need to Know about Cardiovascular Disease? appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac How do words shape the energy around a medical condition?  It’s been 17 years since my endometriosis was diagnosed, after what seemed like a lifetime of trying to figure out what was going on with me.  Although by now I’ve “figured out” how to stay well and live with endo, the language and negative imagery around it still resurface on a The post Navigating the Language of Endometriosis appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Dr. Joyce Fu, DC, HBSc. The most common questions about chiropractic answered for you! What is chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is a patient-centred, non-invasive care that focuses on your spine, nervous system and the surrounding joints and muscles. Chiropractors use the best available evidence and clinical expertise to diagnose issues that affect your body’s movement. They treat muscle restrictions/strains and joint issues without the use of The post What is Chiropractic and How Can it Help Me? appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Dr. Shreya Batra, ND Are you metabolizing your estrogen correctly? “Estrogen dominance” is a very common term used to describe a state of increased estrogen. There are several ways that this may occur in the body: Decreased estrogen metabolism/breakdown High production of estrogen  Reduced progesterone (causing a relative estrogen increase in the body) Increased exposure to estrogen-like chemicals from environmental factors (foods, plastics, body The post What is Estrogen Imbalance? appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Jennifer Ide, R.BIE, CNP  For beautiful skin, eat and drink your colors!  We hear a lot about antioxidants, but what are they exactly?  An antioxidant is a molecule that neutralizes and fights free radicals.  Free radicals are unstable compounds that form when we are exposed to sunlight, pollution and smoke. In addition to external factors, our bodies make free radicals through various cellular processes The post The Best Antioxidants for Beautiful Skin appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more

By Dr. Shreya Batra, ND Why assess cardiovascular risk for patients with unexplained infertility? Infertility is a multifactorial concern which impacts 1 in 6 couples in Canada. When couples are given the diagnosis of “unexplained” infertility, it is very disheartening as it provides no explanation for next steps.  Along with assessing reproductive hormonal concerns such as estrogen and progesterone balance, assessment for endometriosis, PCOS, luteal The post Cardiovascular Risk and Unexplained Infertility appeared first on Darou Wellness ..read more