Dr. Annie Cannon, ND

Dr. Annie Cannon, ND Naturopathic Doctor serving Okotoks, Foothills, High River, and Calgary area. Ember Naturopathic

The perimenopause talks continue…on May 21 we will be talking all about SLEEP! 😴Please join me for:The Great Pause: Tire...
05/14/2026

The perimenopause talks continue…on May 21 we will be talking all about SLEEP! 😴

Please join me for:

The Great Pause: Tired, Wired, and Wide Awake: Solving Perimenopause Sleep

We’ll cover:
⭐️The various things commonly linked to sleep issues in perimenopause (including hormone changes, nutrient deficiencies, restless legs, sleep apnea, nighttime waking to p*e, and more)
⭐️The key lifestyle habits that make or break your sleep
⭐️Evidence-based supplements that can support better sleep
⭐️Where hormone therapy (HRT) fits into the picture

This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. You’ll learn how to connect the dots and understand your own sleep patterns so you can finally get deeper, more restorative rest.

If you’re tired of being tired, this talk is for you.

Thursday, May 21 at 7-8 pm
In-person at Active Balance Health Center in Okotoks
Virtual (Zoom) tickets also available
Tickets are $10, purchase through Eventbrite (link in bio!) 💤

You’re not imagining it: midlife/perimenopause weight gain is real, and you can’t fight it on willpower alone.Your body ...
05/05/2026

You’re not imagining it: midlife/perimenopause weight gain is real, and you can’t fight it on willpower alone.

Your body is changing in ways that increase hunger, lower metabolism, and make habits harder to stick to.

That’s why “eat less, move more” stops working.

In my talk on May 12, I break down:
✔ what’s actually happening in your body
✔ why it feels harder
✔ what actually works in midlife

📅 May 12 at 7pm
📍 In-person + virtual
📍 Active Balance Health Centre

Grab your ticket (only $10!) through the link in bio.

Many people feel stuck in this middle space.You’re not sick enough for a diagnosis…but you’re also not feeling well.Natu...
04/12/2026

Many people feel stuck in this middle space.

You’re not sick enough for a diagnosis…
but you’re also not feeling well.

Naturopathic medicine might be just what you’re looking for.

Accepting new patients in-person or virtually at Active Balance Health Centre in Okotoks.

Book a no-obligation meet-and-greet to see if we’re a good fit!

03/22/2026

There is a lot more to the fibre conversation, but these are the basics.

We should be aiming for a variety of high-fibre foods (including but not limited to veggies!), ultimately getting us to a total of about 30g per day.

Tracking your diet for a few days can help you figure out your baseline, but during my dietary assessments I find that patients are typically getting half that much which is in line with our health statistics.

So assuming you need another 15 g of fibre per day is usually a good place to start.

If adding more fibre causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms, let’s talk.

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03/20/2026

Your diet isn’t working for you, friend. ❤️

“Low carb” doesn’t always mean low risk.

Hidden fats, no fibre, and zero balance can send cholesterol way up, fast.

I get why people try keto or carnivore: gut issues, weight loss, wanting to feel better. But we shouldn’t fix one problem while putting heart health at risk.

If you need help navigating this, let’s talk.

03/18/2026

Remember, this is just ONE of the many reasons for midlife weight gain, but it’s an important one!

I’ll explain how to increase protein as a percentage of total calories without increasing total calories (as well as the other reasons for midlife/perimenopause weight gain) as part of my talk on March 26 at ABHC in Okotoks which is filling up fast.

Let me know if you want the link to register or you can find it in my bio.

03/16/2026

If you have access to your MyAlberta Health account, and do yearly-ish bloodwork, you likely have had your hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) tested. This assesses how well you’ve been regulating your blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.

The diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes is a HbA1c >6.5% (prediabetes is 6.0-6.4%), a fasting glucose >7, or a random glucose >11.1.

But even before we get to prediabetes, we can see signs that things need to change. This is where lifestyle changes can have the biggest impact!

03/06/2026

📣 CALLING ALL PERIMENOPAUSAL OKOTOKS WOMEN!

Join us for a fun and educational night hosted by Active Balance Health Centre at Okotoks Cinemas Thursday March 19.

💥Buckle your seatbelts, we’ve got a fun month ahead!I will be hosting or featuring in 5 talks/events over March and Apri...
03/04/2026

💥Buckle your seatbelts, we’ve got a fun month ahead!

I will be hosting or featuring in 5 talks/events over March and April and I really hope you can come!

Details and how to attend:

1️⃣Thursday March 12 @ 7pm: The Great Pause Series: OMG, Me Too!! Let’s Talk Perimenopause and Menopause @ Active Balance Health Centre (almost full)

This is the first in our new series of talks at ABHC centred around perimenopause and menopause and will be hosted by 4 Active Balance practitioners.

Learn more and register at eventbrite.ca (link in bio)

2️⃣Thursday March 19 @ 7pm: The M Factor 2 - Before the Pause Screening @ Okotoks Cinemas

Screening is followed by an expert Q&A.

Learn more and register at eventbrite.ca (link in bio)

3️⃣Thursday March 26 @ 7pm: The Great Pause Series: Mid-Life Weight Gain @ Active Balance Health Centre

Hosted by me! Understand they why behind mid-life weight gain and what strategies actually move the needle to make changes.

Learn more and register at eventbrite.ca (link in bio)

4️⃣Tuesday March 31 @ 10am: What is Naturopathic Medicine? @ Okotoks Public Library
5️⃣Wednesday April 8 @ 1pm: What is Naturopathic Medicine? @ Okotoks Senior’s Club

There is no charge or registration needed to attend the above 2 sessions, and these sessions are open to anyone in the general public; you do not need to be a member of either the library or the senior’s club to attend. Link in bio for more info.

🤩 DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there!

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