How Much Vitamin D Do I Really Need During Pregnancy?
You may have been told as an adult to take the daily recommendation of 1000 IU of vitamin D daily, but is that all you really need? If you live anywhere with a lack of sunlight, there’s a chance you have heard a lot of talk about vitamin D. Often called the sunshine vitamin, there […]
Sleep & Nutrition: The Myths & Truths
In a previous post, we talked about the basics of sleep, and how lacking enough quality sleep each night can have some negative effects on overall health. You can read that post here. In this post, however, we’re going to look deeper into the way the food we eat affects our sleep. There are many […]
Sleep: The Basics & How It Affects Your Health
One thing humans have in common is our need for sleep, but how much does the way we sleep affect our overall health? If the average person sleeps 8 hours a day, that means we spend around 33% of our lives sleeping! Sleep is essential for bodily function, and this post will detail its importance, […]
Impact of Ramadan fasting and PCOS
The holy month of Ramadan is upon us once again, giving Muslims worldwide an opportunity for devotion and reflection. During this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, meaning no food or drink is consumed during this time. For those with PCOS, you may be wondering whether it is safe to fast. In this article, […]
Debunking Common Myths About Doulas
Written by: Sadna, Doula & Founder of Daisy Doula Birth Services When you think Doulas what comes to mind? There are a LOT of myths and preconceived notions out there about Doula’s which unfortunately deters mothers and families from accessing the valuable support they need to have a positive birth and postpartum experience. 1) “Doula’s […]
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
I know what you are thinking…there is so much to balance during pregnancy, and you’re asking me to be active. Between the nausea, planning, working, discomfort and lack of sleep, where is there possibly time to workout? If I do excerice, how so I exercise safely in pregnancy? Working with a professional prior to pregnancy […]
The truth about retinol
Thought you were using top performing (& top dollar) anti-aging products, maybe it’s time to think again…. A commonly used ingredient in skincare products, specifically anti-aging ones is retinol. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and is “naturally” derived but yet what you thought was helping prevent fine lines and wrinkles, may actually be harming […]
Cleaner sunscreen – how to choose wisely
There are different types of sunscreen…who knew. Not all sunscreen is created equal with some brands being cleaner than others. I will be honest, I have always known to get my sunscreen at the drugstore and never questioned what I was putting on my body. In fact, I thought I was doing myself a favour […]
SPF Protection – Are higher SPFs better?
What does SPF even stand for?! Now that we know a little bit more about chemical-based sunscreens and mineral-based sunscreens (see ins & outs of sunscreen post if you missed it), let’s take a deeper dive into SPF! If you missed this blog, it may be a good introduction to this. SPF stands for […]
