Heavy periods. At least 50% of women struggle with them enough to, well, absolutely skip wearing white pants during that time of the month, and for 1 in 6 women, they’re severe enough to significant impact quality of life – from disruptive, frequent trips to the bathroom to change pads or tampons, to serious at-work period accidents, to staying home from work social engagements, and basically living life for fear of public period accidents. 

Maybe this is something you’ve heard is “just a normal” part of having a menstrual cycle. (Nope!) Perhaps, like so many women, you’ve even heard this from your doctor! (Wrong!) Blowing through pads or tampons each cycle, stressing about ‘period accidents,’ arranging your life around your period, or feeling dang tired each month – or all the time – is anything but normal – and it’s certainly not something you should just have to ‘deal with, ’ever!

In this episode, I’ll share the causes of heavy periods – along with what you can do to identify your underlying causes, lighten your flow, and take back your life if heavy periods have been getting your down. For a companion article, go to avivaromm.com/146

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146 Heavy Periods: Common Causes and What You Can Do

Saffron, do you use it? Did you know that it has an abundance of heath benefits ranging from helping with depression and PMS, to aiding in weight loss? 
Saffron is a spice and coloring agent derived from the stigma of the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". Take a listen to this newest episode to find out more about its benefits and why you might want to start incorporating it into your diet.

Some of the studies mentioned in this episode;
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20579522/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18004240/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29391933/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26468457/

#218 The unheard benefits of Saffron

Seasonal allergies are everywhere right now! But what is happening in your body, and are they natural alternatives to over the counter medications? In this episode I explain in an easy to understand way (I hope), what exactly is happening with seasonal allergies in your body and I give you 5 effective natural options to support your body and reduce symptoms. Check it out!

#229 Seasonal Allergies Support

Welcome to our new podcast! We are Chemaine and Marlene, we are sisters, Irish sisters to be exact. Marlene still lives in Ireland and I (Chemaine) have been in Canada for 8.5 years. We had notions of doing a comedy podcast for about a year now, so finally got to it... here ye go. Not for the faint hearted, cursing is expected, and real life tales galore. We are basically just recording our conversation because we always have a great laugh discussing "real life" events. Here is our first episode - an introduction to get to know us. 

Please like share and subscribe if you want to hear more of the absolute codswallop that comes out of our mouth. ;)

Because real life is funnier! EP1 Introduction to us!

Check out the recent conversation I had with Life Choice CEO and founder Dr Eldon Dahl. And check out his fun Christmas jumper too #tistheseason . Life Choice is a supplement and holistic health company based out of Cochrane, Alberta. I have no doubt you will have heard of them and recognize this integrity driven business. I was exited to have Dr Dahl on to discuss his companies natural products for progesterone, thyroid and more. This was a super fun and interesting conversation. Let us know what you think!

Eldon Dahl, Doctorate of Natural Medicine, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Life Choice
Ltd. Eldon graduated as a naturopathic doctor in 1988; his pathway towards natural medicine was
a result of witnessing family members struggle with cancer and recognizing that environmental
toxins and nutrition correlated with the disease process. Eldon has more than three decades of
experience in the naturopathic and natural healing industries

Find out more about Dr Dahl and Life Choice here;
Website https://lifechoice.net/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifechoicetm1/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoicedotLtd/
 @LifechoiceNetCA   on YouTube 

As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already and if you would like to buy me a coffee for Christmas ;) ;) , you can here; 
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Happy Holidays Everyone! xo

#301 Hormones & Health with Life Choice CEO Dr Eldon Dahl

As we get well into this New Year, I hope "balance" is on your mind. And not just in health but in your life. In this episode I elaborate on what I mean by balance and why it is so important, by breaking it down into several categories that I feel are most important. I hope you find this first episode of the new year SUPER helpful and interesting. Let me know what you think! 

As always, like share and subscribe. And if you would like to buy me a coffee/ support the podcast, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks
I appreciate you and your time! Thank you. :)

#302 Finding Balance For A Successful Year!

Its very common that I speak to someone who believes they have low thyroid function or "hypothyroidism", and they are not getting help from conventional medicine. You may get TSH tested, which is almost irrelevant, and then sent home after being told "everything looks normal". But I believe many of us know our own body better then any doctor - we have lived here for many years. 
So I wanted to remind you of these tests that I have spoken of before. These 4 tests can be done at home with low cost and are non invasive/pain free. You can do these tests, track your data and then discover your thyroids health for yourself. Then you can take action on supporting your body, confidently, after listening to what it is trying to tell you. 
These tests have been used since the 1800s by many experts in the field of thyroid health and are deemed to be better then serum testing. 

"It has long been known that the metabolic rate increases as body temperature increases." Dr Broda Barnes.

As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. And please feel free to reach out to me with any questions; support@chemainesmodelhealth.com   :)

#337 4 at home tests you can do to assess your thyroid function.

In this powerful 400th episode (Whoop), I’m joined by Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a world-renowned expert in women’s hormones and reproductive health. Together, we unpack what really happens during perimenopause and why understanding progesterone can be life-changing for women navigating this transition. 
We discuss:
✨ What perimenopause actually is and how it differs from menopause
✨ The common symptoms/issues women experience during perimenopause’s hormonal chaos
✨ Why estrogen levels are often highest (not lowest!) during this phase
✨ The vital role of progesterone and why it should be the go-to treatment for relief
✨ How progesterone therapy supports sleep, mood, heart health and more
✨ The link between progesterone and hot flashes, night sweats, and heart attack risk
✨ Why birth control pills and estrogen therapy can sometimes make perimenopause symptoms worse
✨ And much more empowering, evidence-based hormone care!

If you’ve ever wondered why perimenopause feels so unpredictable or how to support your hormones naturally - this conversation will bring clarity and hope.💜 Watch now to understand perimenopause, estrogen excess, and the power of progesterone.

Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) was a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle’s changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women’s health. She founded the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) in 2002 and serves as the Centre’s Scientific Director. She was also the British Columbia Centre Director of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos), that is studying osteoporosis, fractures and bone mineral density and has followed over 9000 adult women and men across the country for over 19 years, plus about a 1000 younger women and men aged 16-24 for two years.
Find out more about Dr Priors work here;
DONATE to keep CeMCOR going - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/donate/
YouTube -  @cemcorubc  
Website - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/
Daily Diaries - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/the-daily-diary/
Current & Past Studies - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/past-current-projects/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cemcor_research/
Estrogens Storm Season BOOK - https://a.co/d/irOZfJv
Estrogen Errors BOOK - https://a.co/d/a0UWL7D

👉 If you found this helpful, please like, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss future conversations from me and other experts who want to help you feel your best. 
I also appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity.
https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Chemaine xo

🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

#400 Perimenopause and Progesterone Explained with Dr Jerilynn Prior.

The “nocebo effect,” the placebo effect’s malevolent brother --- so with placebos, the mere expectation that treatment will help, brings a reduction of symptoms, even if the patient is given a sugar pill. Whereas with nocebos, dark expectations breed dark realities - in other words, nocebos bring on negative symptoms. 

Check out this weeks podcast as we look more into the power of your thoughts and how they may be effecting your goals xo

#062 The power of thought and the 'nocebo' effect

The cholesterol you eat has little to no impact on your blood cholesterol. This is something most people don't understand, so then when they get a high cholesterol diagnosis, they immediately remove cholesterol containing foods from their diet and this can make things worse. Check out this episode to find out more. 

As always, please share with anyone you feel this information will help. Help me, to help you, to help your loved ones. Together we can make a difference.

#165 Why dietary cholesterol, for most people, does not matter

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it shall eat of its fruit."
It is my hope that my podcast and these conversations bring you insight and the tools to take responsibility for your health and hormones, so that you may live your best life AND fulfill your life's purpose with determination and happiness. Please like and subscribe if you are enjoying my content. :)

If you are considering reaching out, I work with high-achieving motivated people in a 1:1 position to optimize their health and life through a science backed holistic approach. This includes personalized nutrition and hormone therapy, 360° sleep improvement, strategic supplementation, movement and more.📝📊🧬

Don't be afraid to say Hi sometime!
support@chemainesmodelhealth.com or on Facebook and Instagram - I swear I do respond! ;)

#400 Perimenopause and Progesterone Explained with Dr Jerilynn Prior.

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