Having a hard time ‘calming down’ right now? It makes sense, when you know that the nervous system is responsible for deciding when we’re safe, deciding when we need to run, or freeze, and when
Many people experience nausea (the urge to throw up, vomit, up-chuck… you get the picture) from time to time, but it’s when it’s a daily thing that goes on for several weeks or months at
Whatever loss you’re struggling with right now, I’m sorry. I probably know what you’re going through a bit, and I probably don’t. But what’s more important, I’m sorry you’re hurting. Whether this is your first
If you have been following my blog and reading my instagram and FB posts, you’ll see I’ve been talking about how to recharge when you are very stressed. It’s not always days at the spa.
Meditation. It’s become a “buzz” word. I hear a lot that people have a hard time relaxing and that meditation is apparently the best thing for that. Could be true… but maybe not? And what
I hear the word ‘cleanse’ a lot as a naturopathic doctor, and honestly, it makes me cringe. Yes, it is true that heavy metals, parasites, poor eating habits, should be supported in the body. Eating
Many people come to my office looking for a cure for their issues, although I’m not sure everyone is aware of what a cure actually is. A cure has many definitions; it can be a
So much of our health takes into account what we eat, how we rest, how we think and how to modify it. It’s all very serious business, the business of living. However, we as adults
All of us know how to breathe, but remembering to breathe deeply, is something we often forget to do. Why this is important? When we are stressed out, we take shallow breaths. Biologically, we are
Feeling itchy and scratching the skin is a hallmark of atopic dermatitis or eczema. One of the major triggers for this response is stress. I am going to list a few of the more common
By training, I’m a neuroscience geek :) I love the brain, and the secrets it holds. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) or the study of psychology, the nervous system, and our immune system is a fascinating field of
Good morning my Type A friends. You know who you are. You are the person others rely upon to get the job done. You show up. You give good support and advice. You’re a good
November is National Eczema Month! Anyone else noticed their skin is getting a little drier every day? The skin is a pretty important organ, and especially when you feel restricted by it when it is
Hello to all! I have been absent in my blogging as of late, but sometimes what is germinating is more important than a lot of idle chatter :) The health moderation series will be continuing
For some, going back to school is a great thing. New and old friends, a new outfit or two, learning new things and growing as a person. For others, school can be scary. Especially if