Adrenaline is our culprit for many of the physical symptoms you’re experiencing, including flares of IBS, hot flashes, and nausea. Adrenaline helps us get away from scary events but raises blood pressure, shuts down our
For many of us, the holiday season can be a stressful one. Many demands, many responsibilities, many parties. There is so much good cheer going around, and so much food. This can be a tough season to
The holiday season can be described as a season of gluttony — we use it as an excuse to eat, drink, and be merry –which in itself is no big deal, but after 3 – 4 weeks of this behaviour,
I am not a therapist. However, as a licensed health professional I spend a great deal of time talking to people about their lives and lifestyles. As there are so many people suffering with chronic stress, chronic fatigue, chronic
So you’re thinking about adding veggies to your diet. Or starting to truly exercise. Or finally recognizing your relationship with sugar is perhaps slightly more obsessive than you once thought. It’s a very good thing, seeing the ways
I have always loved the Christmas holidays. I have always loved the Christmas holidays. I have always loved the Christmas holidays. If I sound like I am trying to convince myself, I am. Don’t misunderstand. I am not Scrooge. I have always
Comfort food did not get the title by accident. Many of us are aware we are stressed. Most of us are trying to control weight gain by eating better and making better choices, which can
I have read some articles recently on weight loss and the mechanisms both in scientific literature and popular media, and frankly, I can understand why so many of my patients are so confused. A recent article