Dr. Tanya McEachern ND

08/03/2025

Juicing is an easy way to get your 5-10 recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables, which most people don't get but is SO important not only for achieving and maintaining excellent health but also preventing disease......

https://tanyamceachern.com/2025/08/03/3-easy-juicing-recipes-to-help-you-live-long/

07/11/2025

It’s a probiotic, and in addition to aiding digestion and elimination, this healthy bacteria is important for the absorption and production of certain nutrients, like B vitamins and vitamin K......

It’s a probiotic, and in addition to aiding digestion and elimination, this healthy bacteria is important for the absorption and production of certain nutrients, like B vitamins and vitamin K& #8230…

06/20/2025

I read a survey recently by the National Mental Health Association that found, unbelievably......

I read a survey recently by the National Mental Health Association that found, unbelievably…

05/01/2025

It's not just men who have testosterone. Women have testosterone too, and here’s why its really important for us......

It’s not just men who have testosterone. Women have testosterone too, and here’s why its really important for us…

02/28/2025

Insulin resistance impacts healthy weight management by preventing your body from burning fat efficiently......

Insulin resistance impacts healthy weight management by preventing your body from burning fat efficiently…

02/26/2025

Read this if you don’t really know what insulin resistance is… 👇

Insulin resistance impacts healthy weight management by preventing your body from burning fat efficiently

When assessing a woman’s hormones, this one is often overlooked (and testing blood sugar is not the same as testing insulin)

It’s estimated one out of every two people are now insulin resistant (so unfortunately this can easily be you)... 👀

I test almost every patient with a simple & cheap blood test to see if they’re insulin resistant and if they are, to what degree

Insulin resistance is something we can improve with food, lifestyle changes and natural supplements once we know you have it

If ignored or untreated, insulin resistance can progress to diabetes, now estimated to impact 10% of Canadians 😱

Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant but have never had this assessed (it’s treatable too)

My patients love it when we re-test after 3 months and see their insulin resistance has decreased (or resolved entirely, our favourite)

Don’t overlook insulin resistance when it comes to your health & weight loss efforts. It’s too important 💪

Follow me for more like this and book an appointment if you live in Ontario (link in bio) 👩🏻‍⚕️

01/31/2025

POV: You've been to see your regular Doctor about some symptoms you've been having. They run a few basic tests and tell you everything's fine. You leave the office feeling......

Lab tests - optimal results

01/21/2025

🎉LAST DAY! 🎉

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01/15/2025

Midlife for women can be exhausting.

Why, you ask?

It’s largely due to hormonal fluctuations. These changes can affect your metabolism, sleep, and overall zest.

You’re also the “sandwich” generation, caring for both parents & kids, which means putting yourself last a lot of the time.

But here’s the good news:

You CAN get your energy back.
You CAN help your hormones.
You CAN improve your metabolism.

And it starts with understanding what to let go of:

1. **Meal Skipping - A No-Go:**
Blood sugar balance is important for all women, not just those with diabetes. Irregular eating habits lead to headaches, energy slumps, irritability and unwelcome cravings. Opt for nutrient-rich foods. Think balance in every bite.

2. **Transform Your Inner Dialogue:**
Energy isn’t just physical. It’s mental. Fake it ’til you make it; a little self-encouragement will go a long way. Simple affirmations, like “I am resilient and capable” can perk up mood and ignite better energy.

3. **Swap Out Sugar:**
Quick sugar fixes? Tempting for energy, but result in a net loss. Every snack should include protein and healthy fat. Almonds, Greek yogurt, hummus with veggies are all examples.

4. **Movement Matters:**
Activity breeds energy. It’s a paradox, I know, but embrace it. Choose something you enjoy. Walking, yoga, swimming… take your pick. Just move. Consistency is key. And it’s a pillar for weight management too.

5. **Emotional Boundaries - Essential:**
THE key to your energy. Your attention and thoughts are precious. Guard them. Saying ‘no’ is powerful. Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.

Peri is about more than just managing symptoms.

It’s about thriving.

And speaking of thriving...

Join our Free Masterclass this Friday (if you haven’t already, so many of you have!) Link in bio.

We’ll cover energy and more.

Plus, a peek at my new “START: Your Five-Step System to Healthy Weight in Perimenopause” online course.

Can’t wait to share more with you 💚

01/14/2025

We changed Kim’s Life. Your turn? Read the caption to see how … Kim is 47 years old, and she’s wants you to know what she wishes she knew sooner.

It was 2022 when I met Kim, and she was trying to survive the pandemic. Working from home, isolation, post-covid fatigue, snacking too much, and not moving enough. She had gained 50lbs over 2 years, much around her midsection, and was concerned about the increased health risks she knew were developing.

She also started experiencing hot flashes, period changes, and difficulty sleeping. Her body was feeling stiff and sore, and she craved carbs all the time. She went to see her Medical Doctor, but left there feeling discouraged and dismissed, and wondered what other options were available to help with her symptoms.

Today, Kim is 40lbs lighter, has a new fitness routine, and has substantially reduced her levels of inflammation. She feels more mobile, energetic, and uses bioidentical progesterone cream for those hot flashes.

Kim’s case is not unique. I meet women like her every day. She wants you to know that she had no idea how much she was contributing to her own symptoms back then. And she wants you to know that getting started was the hardest part, and that it gets so much easier once the changes start happening. She made the right changes for her, one step at a time, and doesn’t even recognize that previous version of herself. In 2022 she never thought she would ever get here, but she did.

I know that you’re thinking about joining the FREE Masterclass that I’ve been sharing with you.

And maybe you know you want to make a change, but you aren’t feeling totally sure.

Whenever I’m faced with a decision, I ask myself a few questions to make sure I’m not acting out of fear or making the wrong decision.

What’s the WORST that could happen?
What’s the BEST that could happen?
Is doing this thing aligned with my goals or the life I want to create?

Most of the time, the worst that could happen isn’t that bad.
Most of the time, the best that could happen is pretty incredible.
And if the answer is yes to the last question, well then it’s a no-brainer decision.

Don’t put your health on the back burner any longer.

01/10/2025

Read this post to see 3 tips to conquer your cravings👇

Many women experience an increase in strong sugar cravings in perimenopause and wonder how they can come anywhere close to resisting them

You know you need to address these cravings – not just for weight management, but for your overall health. You know the consequences: bloating, energy crashes, headaches, and even maybe Diabetes

In the START 5-Step System, my flagship online women’s health program, there’s a whole lesson on sugar cravings, and I share my 12 strategies to conquer them. It’s part of the “AVOID” module (*sneak peek here!*), which also includes teaching you how to avoid toxins, avoid turning on genes for weight gain, skip wasting your money on weight loss supplements that don’t work, and much much more

We also talk about 6 reasons WHY you’re craving sugar - reasons like magnesium deficiency, serotonin changes (which tends to dip in perimenopause as estrogen declines), and of course fluctuating hormones are on that list

And the good news is, there are definitely things you can do about it

If you join me in the course, we’ll talk about 9 more. You don’t have to let sugar cravings control your life. Sign up now for the free webinar happening next week (link in bio)

xo, Dr. Tanya