It is 3:07 a.m. You are awake, again. The room is warm. The sheets are damp. Your mind has already started running through tomorrow’s list, and the harder you try to fall back asleep, the further away it gets. By July, many women have stopped expecting anything different. Sleep has become something that happens to […]
Sleeping Through a Southern Ontario Summer: Night Sweats, Humidity, and 3 A.M. Wakeups
Why Stress Hits Differently in Perimenopause
You’re not stressed the way you used to be stressed. It’s something else. A low hum that doesn’t switch off. Tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fully fix. Running at full capacity — and yet feeling emptier than before. Small things triggering bigger reactions. A sense of your nervous system being permanently slightly on […]
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Mindfulness Mojo Mondays ~ REGISTRATION OPEN!
Would you like to: Increase your productivity? Move from overwhelmed to confident? Nurture a calm, centered sense of action? Then join us for a 4 week series, Mindfulness Mojo Mondays and put some calm energy back into your stride! Together we will: practice breathing techniques learn self-acupressure have time for personal reflection learn mindful movements […]
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New Program Alert: Restoring your Shine! 10 weeks to a vibrant you!
Are you feeling uninspired, depressed, fatigued and overwhelmed? Having consistently seen a decline in my patients’ health, I have joined forces with my yoga teacher sister, Jennifer Tabrizi, to create a holistic, 10 week program. We believe in you! We know you can, and should feel inspired, energized, confident, and uplifted. We have created a program […]
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Beat the November Blues
Do you experience a down turn in your mood once the days get shorter? You may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Individuals who have SAD experience moderate to severe depression during the same season or months each year. Most commonly, it occurs in the fall/winter and remits in the spring/summer. 2-3% of Canadians experience SAD, […]
Virtual Women’s Health Series: Healthy Hormones!
Calling all women! Interested to learn more about hormones? I will be a guest speaker at Blueberry Clinic’s Virtual Women’s Health Series on Thursday June 11th. Sign up today by emailing blueberrytherapy@gmail.com. There is no fee and the program runs for a few weeks (different speakers each time). It is from 7:30-8:30pm. To learn more, check […]
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Insomnia? A psychologist explains what can help.
Guest Blogger Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera https://findinnercalm.ca/home Are you getting enough sleep? Do you have sleep problems?For some people this is a simple question. For other people the issue is a lot more complex so we will discuss the issue of sleep and insomnia in this post. We will also cover what you can […]
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Boost your Mood: 2 Key Nutrients
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 […]
Feeling Lonely? Disconnected? Isolated?
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 […]
What I was up to in 2018
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 […]
Yoga: You know it’s good for you, so why avoid it?
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?
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 […]
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