DR. ERIKA SCHIMEK

Joint pain in your 40's? Discover how to distinguish perimenopausal aches from osteoarthritis and find the right path to relief.

Experiencing joint or muscle pain in your 40s or 50s? It’s not always hormones. Learn about posture, nutrient deficiencies, tendon conditions, and other treatable causes of midlife pain—and what to do next.

Discover the truth about menopause myths. Learn evidence‑based facts on perimenopause, hormone therapy, naturopathic care, and virtual healthcare with Dr. Erika Schimek ND in Ontario.

Brain fog during menopause is temporary, but still terrible. Like other symptoms, this can last for months to years. Here are my favourite five supplements to help women improve brain fog and think clearly again.

For postmenopausal women living with Type 2 diabetes, staying active isn't just about maintaining fitness—it's a crucial strategy for managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and overall heart health. But here's a question that many fitness enthusiasts and healthcare providers have been asking: when combining aerobic exercise (like walking or cycling) with resistance training (like weightlifting), does the order matter? A recent study results may surprise you.

I attended a two day summit completely focused on all things around weight. I loved it because it was looking into things like medications, moving when you eat calories, PCOS impacts, blood sugar, and the mental impacts of a weight loss protocol. I picked my top four takeaways that I think all of you lovely people will find as interesting as I did.

Today I'm diving into a topic that many of us experience but few feel comfortable discussing - changes in sexual desire during perimenopause

Are you having trouble losing weight now that you're over 40? Read my blog post about why this may be happening to you and how to shift the

Understanding the real risks of menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is crucial. Learn about the impact on cardiovascular health, breast cancer,

There are a lot of factors that going into determining whether the risks outweigh the benefits of menopause hormone therapy. Read more here