More and more people are turning towards vegetarian, vegan diets and low protein diets. This can lead to gross protein and fat deficiencies which greatly can impact mental health and well-being. Without these key nutrients: The body is unable to operate the brain and nervous system adequately. People will quickly begin to complain of symptoms […]
Boost your Mood: 2 Key Nutrients
Feeling Lonely? Disconnected? Isolated?
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Join our Community Group! Let’s get inspired, motivated, and uplifted together! With COVID-19 impacting our lives in all kinds of ways, I was motivated to provide a space of positivity and self-confidence in turbulent times. Though it has been difficult for us all to maintain routine during isolation, this does not mean that we […]
Improving through COVID-19: Telemedicine
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As your ND, I pride myself at being innovative, flexible, and problem solving in the face of the unexpected. COVID-19 has certainly tested all of us, and it’s made me get more creative with my practice. At the onset of the week, I proactively shifted visits to Telemedicine consults. This is an innovative aspect of […]
Omnipresent & Vibrantly Blue
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I commonly get patients to think of their mind as if it’s the sky; omnipresent and vibrantly blue. Thoughts are various “clouds,” and “weather systems” may flow in and out, but the vibrant blue sky is always there, steadfast and strong. The storm of COVID-19 will pass, and we will once again return to vibrant, […]
Keep Calm & Carry On with COVID-19
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I wanted to send you a quick reminder to maintain a positive yet grounded outlook on the situation. Remain confident in your health and hygiene habits, and avoid jumping on the bandwagon of mass hysteria. Simple strategies such as eating well (lots of colourful fruits and veggies, quality proteins & healthy fats), going to bed early, […]
This lifestyle treatment can significantly reduce hot flashes…
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Hot flashes can seriously impact a woman’s quality of life during the perimenopause and menopause years. Perimenopause is defined as the years prior to menopause when women experience shorter, longer, and/or irregular menstrual cycles which can be attributed to decreases in hormones such as estrogen. This period can range from a few months up […]
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Preventing Age-Related Blindness
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Age-related Macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of age-related blindness. It occurs most frequently in adults over the age of 50 and increases with age. It is more common in Caucasians, and those with a family history of the disease. Smoking doubles the risk of development¹. AMD results when there is damage […]
What I was up to in 2018
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It’s hard to believe 2018 has ended and we are already well into 2019! Like any year, it was a year packed with many peaks and valleys. Here are three of my highlights: The year started off with the most exciting adventure of my life! My partner and I summited Mount Washington, in New Hampshire. This […]
How to get pregnant: A woman’s guide to getting busy
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Women spend so much of their lives trying to not get pregnant. When the time comes to create baby, it can be confusing to know when to time intercourse in order to increases chances of conception. More and more women are delaying pregnancy until they are over 35 and in many cases over 40. […]
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Yoga: You know it’s good for you, so why avoid it?
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Yoga has been around for over 5000 years (some sources say over 10 000!). In recent times, yoga has gained a lot of popularity, due to its benefits for health. Many of you are likely already aware of the benefits it can have on your physical strength, stress relief, cardiovascular system, and balance & […]
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Feeling Low or Down Lately?
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Lab Work May Be Warranted! Laboratory testing is something I use regularly to assess my patients’ health. If you’ve been feeling low, depressed, or are experiencing mood swings, book an appointment to discuss this with me. We can assess what laboratory work you may need. Tests I order frequently include: CBC Ferritin (iron storage) B12 […]
Healthy Risk – Healthy Mind & Body
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When facing the trials of life, we need a certain amount of emotional capacity to be able to overcome these obstacles. But overcoming is only a half step through the situation, as it is important to understand that through overcoming, this provides us the opportunity for the individual to develop and grow. It is in […]
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