By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND January 29, 2021 • Women's Health, Hormones

Hormone Testing Basics – Part 2 – Adrenal and Thyroid Hormones

If you feeling like your hormones are the cause of your health concerns, Part 2 of "Hormone Testing Basics",explores Adrenal and Thyroid hormone testing.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND December 06, 2020 • Women's Health, Hormones

Your period - What is "normal"?

The consensus is clear, the period is a vital sign for women’s health. Together with temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and pain, menstruation is a critical indicator of overall health.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND December 06, 2020 • Women's Health, Hormones

Hormone Testing Basics - Part 1 - Sex Hormones

Are you feeling like your hormones are the cause of your health concerns and not sure where to begin? Maybe we need to dive a little deeper. There is a lot to consider when doing hormone testing

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND June 24, 2019 • Women's Health, Hormones

Perimenopause – Smoothing out a bumpy transition

Perimenopause is the period of life that occurs shortly before a woman enters menopause. Almost every woman will go through perimenopause at some point, but many will not know much about this transitional time.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND November 17, 2016 • Women's Health, Hormones, Fertility

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects many women and teenage girls. It can be responsible for many distressing symptoms if left untreated.

By Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND October 11, 2011 • Women's Health

Environmental Links to Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, and continues to be a concern for every woman that I encounter in my practice. Upon learning that they are faced with a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer, many women have asked, "What can we do about this?

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