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, […]
Beat the November Blues
The Ups and Downs of Anger
As a society in general, we are often uncomfortable with displays of anger and feel it is an emotion we “shouldn’t” feel or discuss. There is a common sense of “I must be a bad person if I feel angry” and so choose to ignore it. Anger that is unexpressed can become harmful as it turns into […]
“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 […]
10 Ways to Improve your Mood
As we move closer to winter, the days are becoming shorter and shorter. The subsequent decrease in hours of daylight can lead to low moods and depressed feelings. If you are looking for ways to improve your mood here are 10 naturopathic suggestions: 1. Eats raw nuts and seeds such as walnuts and ground flax seeds. These foods are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which […]