The Cornerstone Blog
Iron & Anemia: More Than Just Fatigue
Learn More You get enough sleep, but you still wake up tired. Your workouts feel harder than they used to. You struggle to focus at work or need another coffee to get through the afternoon. Maybe...
Why Female Endurance Athletes Are at Higher Risk for Iron Deficiency, & How It Can Impact Performance
Learn More With pre-season university soccer starting up, this time of year always makes me think back to my own time as a female athlete. As a female endurance athlete, so much of the focus is on...
Looking Beyond the Scale: Why Visceral Fat Matters
Learn More When we think about body fat, we often think about appearance or the number on the scale. But from a health perspective, we need fat. The key question is not whether we have fat, butwhere...
Hormonal Rhythm Series: What We Covered in Session 3 With One More Session in the Series To Go!
Learn More We just wrapped up Session 3 of the Hormonal Rhythm Series, where we focused on movement — and how your cycle can influence the way your body responds to it. One of the most common things...
Iron Supplements vs. Iron Infusions: When Is IV Iron the Better Choice?
Learn More Iron Supplements Aren't Always Enough: When Is an Iron Infusion the Better Choice? Iron deficiency is one of the most common findings we see in practice. Many patients are told their iron...
Understanding Your Iron Blood Work: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Iron labs are among the most commonly ordered blood tests, yet they're also among the most misunderstood. Many people are told their iron is "normal" while still experiencing: • Fatigue• Low energy•...
Iron Infusions in Halifax: When to Consider Treatment for Iron Deficiency
Iron Deficiency: When to Consider an Iron Infusion Iron deficiency is something we see every week in practice. It is not just a lab value. It has a real impact on how people feel and function...
Spring Reset: Energy, Hormones, and Building Your Life (and Garden)
Learn More I can’t believe it’s April! My birthday month, full Aries energy, and the official shift into spring. Honestly, I love this time of year. The motivation is creeping back, the days are...
Hormonal Rhythm Series: What We Covered in Session Two — Nutrition & Hormone Stability
Learn More We just wrapped up Session 2 of the Hormonal Rhythm Series, and this time we focused on something that affects hormone health every single day: nutrition. This session mattered because,...
The Breastfed Baby’s Guide to Pacifiers: Timing, Safety, and Oral Mechanics.
Learn More There is a lot of confusion about if or when to introduce a pacifier to a breastfed baby. While the right pacifier can support natural sucking patterns, a pacifier that isn’t the right...
Hormonal Rhythm Series: What We Covered in Session One, and What’s Coming Next
Learn More We just wrapped up the first session of the Hormonal Rhythm Series, and one theme came up again and again: so many people feel like a different version of themselves depending on the week...
Hormonal Rhythm Series: Understanding Your Body Shouldn’t Feel This Confusing
Learn More Hey, you who cares about your health but still feels off sometimes – I can’t tell you how many conversations in my office have started with: “I’m just so tired lately.”“My PMS feels worse...
