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The Power of Sleep and Why We SleepIn his book, Why We Sleep, renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for your life and how to prioritize it. Dr Anna discusses what she has learned from his...

The Power of HabitsAdopting the right “habits” can have a life changing impact on success, health and happiness. Bad habits can be your biggest obstacles. What is the science behind how we can create better habits and shed the wrong ones?Did you know that coffee,...

Eczema & Topical Steroid Addiction & WithdrawlTopical corticosteroid creams are commonly used to treat eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Some of the dangers of “episodic” care such as walk in clinics and telemedicine (Babylon Telus Health and other...

Stress: the Good, the Bad & the UglyStress is a necessary part of life but too much of it leads to disease. Acutely stressful situations can increase our productivity, keep us alert, adjust to new situations and get the job done. Chronic stress contributes to...

Understanding & Treating MelasmaHere at the clinic, we have many patients who suffer with melasma. Although melasma can be a lifelong struggle ... we want our patients to know there is hope and options! Melasma is a common skin condition where one gets...

Resolving Iron Deficiency for WomenDid you know that Iron deficiency affects one-fourth of the world’s population? It's associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, sallow dry skin, pruritus (itchiness), hyperpigmentation, and dry hair. Women often...

Sexual health is an important aspect of lifestyle medicine, and at the clinic we are here to help. Menopause and andropause can be associated with decreased lubrication, sensation, or a physical /autoimmune issue like lichen planus. We have a few tips for improving your sexual health…

Preventing & Reversing Type 2 DiabetesNew data has shown that one in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes, and those who are 20 years of age face a 50% chance of developing type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes requires...

Simplify your Skincare Routine What three steps are optional? If there’s one topic that Dr. Anna knows best, it's skincare and the overwhelm people feel about getting it right. Her goal is to help you simplify your skincare routine. Every day she receives questions...

The problems with lubricants during intimacy.The average age for onset of menopause is 51 and menstruation stops between 45-55. One of the most common signs and side effects of going through menopause is vaginal dryness. As many as 90% of women don’t seek treatment...