By Dr. Shreya Batra, ND What is PMOS? Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a common hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect many aspects of a woman's health, including menstrual cycles, ovulation, metabolism, skin, hair, weight, and fertility. The condition was renamed this year, 2026, because the previous name placed too much emphasis on the ovaries and “cysts,” when PMOS is a complex, whole-body end

By Dr. Marika Berni, ND Kids can get stressed too! The transition from summer back to school can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. Suddenly, children are facing earlier mornings, homework, busy schedules, academic expectations, social pressures and new routines. Some children may also be worried about a new teacher, making friends, changing schools or keeping up with their classmates. A little nervousness is a normal part of growing up. However, when worry becomes intens

Listening to Your Heart Before It Sends a Warning Heart problems rarely start with sirens and drama. More often, they begin with small changes that are easy to brush off, like feeling winded on the subway stairs, a tightness in your chest when the air gets colder, or a level of tired that coffee does not fix. It is easy to blame work, family, or the weather and keep pushing through. The truth is, heart issues often build slowly over time. A busy Toronto life, long commutes, s

Better Sleep, Better Health: The Missing Toronto Link Good sleep is not a luxury, it is a basic part of feeling well. When your nights are short or restless, everything in your day feels harder. You may still show up for work, family, and social plans, but it often feels like you are running on empty. Many people in Toronto try to juggle long commutes, busy jobs, kids’ activities, and packed evenings, then wonder why they feel tired, sore, or on edge. At our clinic, we often

As autumn approaches, the shift toward shorter days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), causing social withdrawal, deep apathy, and a heavy sadness where you no longer look forward to things. This environmental shift disrupts your body's internal clock, bringing on insomnia, draining your energy, and interrupting your emotional regulation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) links the fall season to the Lung organ system, which governs grief and is known as "the del

With back-to-school season around the corner, now is the perfect time to start building healthy habits that can help set your child up for a successful school year. A new school year brings new routines, expectations, friendships, and challenges. By preparing your child ahead of time and encouraging healthy habits, you can help make the transition back to school a little easier and more enjoyable for the whole family. Here are five simple ways to get started: 1. Set A Routine

Rethinking Pelvic Physiotherapy for Everyday Life Pelvic physiotherapy is care focused on the muscles, joints, and tissues in and around your pelvis, hips, low back and core. It is about how you move, breathe, lift, exercise, go to the bathroom and enjoy intimacy. This kind of care is not just for people who have given birth. It can support people of all genders, ages and life stages. Many people in Toronto feel shy, embarrassed or unsure about bringing up pelvic concerns. To

When Ongoing Digestive Issues Disrupt Daily Life Digestive trouble can be easy to brush aside. A bit of bloating after lunch, rushing to the washroom before a meeting, feeling gassy on the streetcar home, it is tempting to call it stress and move on. But when this becomes your new normal, it can quietly drain the joy from everyday life. We hear from many Toronto professionals who try to push through. They keep saying yes to patio dinners, family outings, and long workdays, wh

If you have ever been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you probably left the clinic, got home, and started to wonder: What does this diagnosis actually mean for my daily life? Too often, patients receive an IBS diagnosis and feel left in the dark. They are given a label but no clear direction on what is actually wrong or how to fix it. That is because IBS is what we call an "umbrella term." It encompasses a wide range of digestive symptoms, like bloating, abdomi

Families across Toronto are starting to want something different from their health care. Quick visits and rushed answers do not always feel enough when parents are trying to care for themselves and their children at the same time. Many people are looking for support that looks at the whole person, not just a single symptom. Late summer can highlight these needs. Parents are juggling back-to-school shopping, work deadlines, sports sign-ups, and lingering health issues that nev