What Is The Immune System And How Does It Work?  The immune system is exactly that — a system. Organs, cells, hormones and more work together and independently to fight off infections and keep your body healthy. Innate immunity is your...

What Is The Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck, just under the skin. Your thyroid gland secretes a metabolic hormone (often simply called thyroid hormone) that plays a significant ro...

Feeling Confident In Your Skin Is An Important Part Of Ageing Well As you age your body changes. Systems slow down and your body's ability to restore and heal itself is affected on a cellular level. For many women, some of the first notice...

You Have Options For Managing The Symptoms Of Menopause. Menopause, or the end of menstruation, is a natural occurrence for women. The transition towards menopause can begin to affect you anytime between the ages of 35 and 55 years of age and ...

PCOS: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Condition. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition (specifically, an endocrine disorder) that affects thousands of women across North America. Typically, in western medical practice, PCOS is tre...

Achieving A Healthy Weight Takes A Commitment To Finding Balance. From the perspective of functional medicine, weight loss is about bringing your body back into balance. Achieving a healthy weight is a journey to finding that "middle way&...