Women’s Health – CSNN National Page

October

Women's Health

October is Women’s Health Month and also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve got articles covering topics such as breast health, hormone health and balancing, menopause, pregnancy, and more from our community of holistic nutrition professionals.

Articles

Read This If You’re Overwhelmed – Kristina Virro, R.H.N. explains what emotional overwhelm is and some tips to help support your health and wellbeing during these stressful times.
Hormone Health – Marisa Ricci, C.H.N., gives a great overview on hormone health, what contributes to imbalances, and how you can support your hormone health.
Women’s Health – Hormone Balancing – Rachel Murray, R.H.N., shares some natural supplements that have been shown to have great results with hormone balancing.
Common Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance – Not sure if you have a hormonal imbalance? Marie Tower, C.H.N.C., outlines some common symptoms you may not have known about.

Eat Less Confused – Breast Cancer Diet – “Holistically, it’s clear there is no one breast-cancer diet that is best for everyone.” Allison Tannis, R.H.N., shares which foods may be ‘worth sticking your fork into’.
Local, Affordable, Nutrient-Rich – Alyssa Madill, R.H.N., shares 3 great ingredients to include in your diet to help you through stressful times, as well as a yummy recipe!
Soy: Is It Healthy or Dangerous? – There’s lots of conflicting research out there on soy. Carli Krogen, C.H.N.C., gives her take on this ingredient.

10 Simple Sugar-Free Swaps – It’s no secret that sugar is less than ideal for our health, but it’s still a struggle for many to limit the amount they consume. CSNN grad Stephanie Kay shares some swaps and tips to get started.
The Menopause Diet – “There is growing research that suggests an alkaline-based diet combined with low carbs and low sugar can benefit menopausal women in several areas including weight management, improved growth hormone levels, memory and cognition, and sleep quality.” Article via Optimyz.
Improving Your Core Strength After Pregnancy and Delivery – Denise Chiriboga, R.H.N. teaches how to correctly engage your core for better lifting, toning your tummy, and minimizing lower back pain in her workout video.

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Homemade London Fog

Why spend extra money when you can make it yourself? Jessica Pecush, C.H.N.C., shares her take on a dairy-free London Fog drink, perfect for a fall day!

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Creamy Peanut Coconut Curry

Samantha Rempel-Wry, R.H.N. has the perfect recipe that is cozy, simple to make, and indulgent for days when you don’t know what to make for dinner.

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Pumpkin Spice Granola

Get into the autumn season with this delightfully warming granola recipe. Rejan Magee, R.H.N., shares her recipe for this pantry-must-have.

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Looking for a great seasonal smoothie recipe? Kim D’Eon, R.H.N., shares a recipe that is packed with fibre, beta-carotene and healthy fats (and can be served cold or hot!)

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

If you’re trying to stay away from candy, but still hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth, Amy Longard, R.H.N., has got you covered with her oat and hemp pumpkin spice muffins.

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Great Canadian Hemp Cookie

CSNN Grad, Julie Daniluk, shares her popular recipe for these hemp cookies that are chock full of awesome nutrients and benefits.

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AHN Workshops

As part of our Advanced Holistic Nutrition workshops, we have one called “Understanding Breast Cancer”. Learn more about our continuing education options.

Hormone Health

This is one of the courses in our Natural Nutrition Program, explaining why it is not normal to feel fatigued, anxious, fat, and irritable, and the steps needed to reset your hormones to get back to feeling vibrant and joyful.

Recommended Resources

Many CSNN graduates go on to publish their own books. Check out the selection that covers women’s health, like PMS, menopause, and pregnancy.

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I’ve made it my life goal to train and educate moms, and spread the word about how and why fitness and nutrition for moms is so important for the health of themselves, their babies and their whole family.

Denise Chiriboga, R.H.N.