Emily the Period RD
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Canadian Registered Dietitian with a special focus in reproductive medicine & gynecology. I write about nutrition for periods, hormones and everything in between!
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Sleep & Your Cycle
Just like your skin and your energy levels, your sleep patterns change throughout the menstrual cycle. While it can feel like your energy and sleep are shifting forever without any sort of pattern, you can (and should) sync your cycle with your sleep self-care! In this post, we’ll break down the whys of each sleep change and tips that support the rest you need and deserve.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Viva
Basic Hormones You Should Know About
More and more we’re seeing content about hormone health, imbalances and what to do – and I’m not going to lie to you, it isn’t ALL the best information. Much of it comes from influencers with little to no education, and who certainly don’t practice nutrition or medicine!
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Longevity
Your Skin & Your Cycle
Let’s talk about the skin– did you know that it changes based on the phase of cycle you’re in? Shifts in oil production, collagen support and overall hydration of our outer layer can create the perfect situation for that desirable glow or a painful breakout. Thankfully, if you know what phase of your cycle you’re in, you can target skin care ingredients during hormonal changes for the best results.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Blush
Stress & Your Period
The menstrual cycle is such an interesting thing - some humans have the capability to carry and bear new life! Just like sleeping, waking and other rhythms of the body, having a period (usually) occurs on a regular schedule with routine changes in hormone levels.
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Viva
Why Dietitians Can't Diagnose You
Ever thought about seeing a dietitian, but didn’t know what to expect? Not sure what they can and can’t tell you? In the past, there have been Nutrition Month campaigns promoting the power of dietitians in supporting health and wellness. “More Than Food” was a recent theme, touting not only choosing nourishing foods, but also the power of the environments we eat food in, the people we eat with, and the other factors that support healthy lifestyles! “More Than Food” also describes Registered Dietitians, who are regulated health professionals with expertise in nutrition and health. However, a common misconception about dietitians is their role in health care, especially from patients - we are more than just food!
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Longevity
Cortisol Explained
Stress affects us all, in one way or another. Some of us lean into our social support systems to cope and others struggle to find ways to distract themselves. With the current global events, it's been even more challenging to step away from the things that create tension for us and reconnect with our inner chill. Aside from the obvious things that come to mind like money, work and family issues, what actually is stress - and how does it happen in our body?
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Longevity
The Sneaky Ingredient in Weight Loss Supplements
You’ve probably seen the ads (and rolled your eyes as hard as I did) - Hydroxycut, SlimCoffee, Svetol, etc. It’s on TV, it’s in magazines, it’s on Instagram. All touting weight loss with this secret ingredient:
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Longevity
Keeping a Sustainable Kitchen
Now more than ever, we’re looking for long-term strategies to reduce our homes environmental impact. We donate old items, invest in better efficiency home appliances, and use our vehicles less. These past few months of pandemic have even been somewhat of an advantage - there's less that is open and available, so we stay home. Of course, we're all hoping we get back to some sort of normal eventually. What if there was a way to make your kitchen more sustainable once we get there?
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Lifehack
Your Privilege Makes You Complacent
It’s almost like when you’re white everything else is blotted out. Or least the things that don’t apply to you are blurred, a little more challenging to visualize. Fuzzy around the edges and the muffled sound like when you’re coming up from underwater. Coming up for air.
By Emily the Period RD6 years ago in The Swamp
