Weight loss is never just about willpower. One of my biggest takeaways from today’s obesity medicine lecture was this: our bodies are incredibly complex. Hormones. Sleep. Genetics. Muscle mass. Stress. Menopause. Medications. Daily movement. They all influence our metabolism and our ability to lose (or gain) weight. If you’ve been blaming yourself because what used to work no longer does, you’re not failing. Your body has changed, and your approach needs to change with it. The good news? There are evidence-based strategies that can help. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, I’d love to help. Ready to understand what’s actually driving your symptoms—not just manage them? Book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call, and let’s explore whether a personalized plan is right for you. Link in bio. #WeightManagement #ObesityMedicine #HormoneHealth #StrengthTrainingForWomen #MuscleIsMedicine

You’ve got 99 problems, and if low iron is one of them, it may be making the other 98 feel worse. Low iron doesn’t just affect energy. It can show up as brain fog, difficulty concentrating, low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, headaches, dizziness, exercise intolerance, and feeling like you’re running on empty no matter how much rest you get. Many women assume they’re “just stressed,” “getting older,” or that their symptoms are simply part of perimenopause. Sometimes they’re right. Sometimes they’re also low in iron. The key is testing properly. Ferritin is only one piece of the puzzle. Looking at CBC, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and CRP can help provide a more complete understanding of what’s happening and reduce the chance of missing iron deficiency hiding behind inflammation. If you have heavy periods, are in perimenopause, or suspect low iron may be contributing to your symptoms, let’s talk. Book a discovery call and we’ll discuss whether iron testing is a good next step for you. Link in bio. #IronDeficiency #Perimenopause #BrainFog #Fatigue #ADHD

Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 1 in 10 Canadians and often goes undetected until its later stages? The good news is that a new, advanced screening test can help identify CKD much earlier, providing an opportunity to take proactive steps to protect your long-term health. Early detection can make a significant difference, particularly for those with risk factors such as: ✔ Diabetes (the leading cause of CKD) ✔ High blood pressure (hypertension) (the second leading cause) ✔ Cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, vascular disease) ✔ Obesity and metabolic syndrome ✔ Smoking ✔ Family history of kidney disease ✔ Older age (risk increases after age 60) ✔ Indigenous, African, South Asian, and Hispanic ancestry (higher prevalence of CKD) ✔ Previous episodes of acute kidney injury ✔ Autoimmune diseases such as Lupus ✔ Polycystic kidney disease and other inherited kidney disorders ✔ Recurrent kidney stones ✔ Frequent urinary tract infections or urinary tract obstruction ✔ Sleep apnea ✔ Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance ✔️Long-term use of NSAIDs (Ibuprophen, Advil, diclofenac, naproxen), proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, some chemo drugs, lithium For a limited time, LifeLabs is offering this innovative test at no charge until June 30th. The usual cost of the test is $103; however, during this promotional period, the test fee is waived. A $20 documentation fee still applies. How to get tested: 1️⃣ DM me for your requisition. 2️⃣ Complete your test at a LifeLabs location by June 30th. (Important: this test should be done in a non-fasted state.) 3️⃣ I’ll review your results with you during a clinic visit and help you understand what they mean for your kidney health. Preventive health starts with information. If you’ve been curious about your kidney health or have any of the risk factors above, this is a great opportunity to learn more. #kidneydiseaseawareness #healthscreening #diabetes #longevity

It’s like Christmas in April here at Muscle is Medicine! No, these are not coasters for drinks. These are brand new 10lb rubber Olympic sized plates to make strong women even stronger. The larger plates will allow us to do lifts from the floor, that you can’t do with the smaller 10lb plates. Where are my Get Stronger athletes?! Are you as excited as I am?? 💪🏼

To all my colleagues seeing patients, making clinical decisions, and changing lives. I see you. 💕

Empty hotel gyms are the best! Play your own music, use the equipment when you need it and when they say it closes at 8pm, don’t believe them. Enrollment is open for our spring semester of learn to lift and get stronger! Dr. Janice will be coaching at our Leslieville location — if you’d like to give input on class times please send us a DM with your email address. ✉️ Dr Shivaune is running the following classes 💪🏼 Learn to Lift on Tuesdays at 6:30 as well as Fridays at 11 AM 💪🏼 Get Stronger on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 and Friday at 12 noon For all the details had to muscleismedicine.ca (linked in bio) #muscleismedicine #perimenopause #learntolift #easttoronto #perimenopausefitness