It often feels like stress is all around us! It comes in many forms, such as alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, poor nutrition, working too much, getting too little sleep, financial stress, worrying about your kids, bad relationships, cold weather, thinking about the future and so on. Many of us are constantly in the “fight or flight” mode that […]
Put a STOP on Stress!
Top 5 Reasons to Drink Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is a pleasant tasting, caffeine-free, herbal tea with numerous health benefits. Need more convincing? Here are some of the top health benefits of one of my favourite teas: 1. Digestive aid. It helps soothe upset stomachs and muscle cramping associated with indigestion. 2. Anti-microbial. This tea is packed with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, which […]
“One-Moment Meditation”
A large part of my naturopathic practice includes reducing stress and helping others find a sense of calmness in their daily lives. Meditation is one of the key tools that helps address these concerns. Check out this brief meditation by Martin Boroson and see how easily you can bring peace and stillness to your life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8 […]
Guided Meditaiton
Meditation is a powerful stress management tool. This 7.5 minute exercise will help you develop a deeper connection and awareness for your breath and will help you to release stress and tension from your body. Listen to this in a safe environment and refrain from doing so while driving or completing any task that requires your immediate […]