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Sweat in Style

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Better Health For Women

With the start of a new season, it may be time to revamp or reinvigorate your gym routine. I always find great fitness fashion to be a good motivator for getting me into the gym. No matter your sport, if you’re looking to update your workout wear, here are a few tips to get in […] Read More

Osteoporosis Quiz- Are you at Risk?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Checklist for Risk of Broken Bones and Osteoporosis From Osteoporosis Canada: Part A: 1. Am I 65 or older? 2. Have I broken a bone from a simple fall or bump since age 40? 3. Has either my mother or father had a hip fracture? 4. Do I smoke? 5. Do I regularly drink three […] Read More

Achieving Optimal Health and Fitness Over 40

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Once and a while we encounter people whose stories have a great impact on our lives. One of my relatives is a woman in her 40’s who is in the best physical shape and overall health of her life. She competes in triathlons and ½ Ironman competitions along with raising a young family. If you […] Read More

OSTEOPOROSIS- HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BONES

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Osteoporosis: Can I Feel it in My Bones ? The symptoms of osteoporosis are not always visible or easily noticeable. In fact, human bones do not physiologically produce any indications that there is a problem with density (unless there is a bone fracture). The average person may not be aware that his or her bones […] Read More

Causes of Excessive Bleeding

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Approximately 30% of all hysterectomies performed in the United States are to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. Conservative therapy, which is now the trend, also helps to control costs and allow women to keep their uterus intact. For many women, heavy menstrual bleeding is very subjective. By definition menorrhagia is menstruation at regular cyclical intervals but […] Read More

WHAT SHOULD YOUR DIET INCLUDE FOR GOOD BONE HEALTH?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A HEALTHY GROCERY SHOPPING LIST TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONGER BONES: I was having lunch with a good friend of mine the other day,who astutely pointed out that what women need when it comes to knowing how to maintain good bone health, is a “shopping list”. So here it is. Hope you find this useful. […] Read More

Your Heart Benefits From Reducing Inflammation

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Inflammation is your body’s natural defense towards a foreign substance such as a bacteria, toxin or virus. Normally the inflammatory cycle protects your body from these bacterial and viral invaders. However, if we repeatedly expose the body to certain toxins or foods that the human body was never designed to process, chronic inflammation can occur. […] Read More

Where are the Upright MRI Scanners?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A physiotherapist colleague of mine treats many individuals with back pain. She recently sent me an email asking about the availabiltiy of upright MRI scanners in North America and specifically in Ontario. I thought about this and did some research and have discovered that there are not very many available in North America and in […] Read More

Late Summer Trends

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Thankfully, there are still a few more warm nights left in this summer. If you held off on picking up any new items this season, this is a great time of year to capitalize on summer clearance sales. If you haven’t already, here are some great summer trends to try before autumn rolls in. White […] Read More

Cervical, Breast Cancer and Bone Density Screening Updates

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

I was at a dinner party on Friday and the hostess was surprised to discover that screening recommendations for cervical and breast cancer had changed. After that conversation I thought it would be helpful to revisit this topic again. What should you get screened for? Blood pressure test Get tested at least every 2 years […] Read More