Busy mind? Can’t stop the chatter going on in your brain? In our current environment of uncertainty, mental health is as important as ever. This is a perfect opportunity to try incorporating meditation into your daily routine. Similar to learning how to ride a bike, meditation takes practice to train awareness and attention. Mindfulness promotes… Continue reading Meditation For Mental Health
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Breathing Exercises for Mental Health
Learning to cope with our day-to-day stresses is not easy, especially in our current changing environment. Stress, or more specifically, our inability to tolerate and manage stress well, is the number one cause of mental health concerns. Daily incorporation of breathing exercises and establishing a routine meditation practice can do wonders for our health. Here… Continue reading Breathing Exercises for Mental Health
Eating Well for Mental Health
Staying at home means more opportunities to cook and prepare our own meals. Instead of stress-eating (ie. mindless snacking on unhealthy, processed foods), why not try preparing foods that keep us energized, fulfilled and good for our mental health? Here are some of our favourite recipes to try to boost our brain function and help… Continue reading Eating Well for Mental Health
Corona Virus: 3 Podcast Episodes
Here are 3 podcast episodes that goes through the facts on the Corona Virus with 3 different experts. Episode 86: Corona virus with Dr. Heather Zwickey: The Facts from an Immunologist and Infectious Disease Specialist Join Dr. Tyna Moore as she interviews Dr. Heather Zwickey on all things factual about the virus, your immune system… Continue reading Corona Virus: 3 Podcast Episodes
Heart Disease Risk and Screening
Almost 50% of patients who suffer a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels. How can that be? This is a common area of confusion for patients, so let’s talk about cholesterol, as well as some of the lesser-known risk factors and screening tests for heart disease. Fun fact: Cholesterol measurements are often referred to as a “lipid… Continue reading Heart Disease Risk and Screening
GERD: Addressing the Root Cause
Affecting up to 30% of the population in North America, and with the greatest rise affecting those between 30-39 years of age, GERD is becoming one of the most common health concerns negatively affecting quality of life.1 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn can affect all ages and if left untreated,… Continue reading GERD: Addressing the Root Cause
The Impact of Low Testosterone in the Aging Male
Are you experiencing fatigue, a change in attitude or mood? Do you have a loss of energy, sex drive or physical endurance? If you are nodding ‘Yes’ to one or several of these symptoms, and you are a male between the ages of 40 and 55, you may be experiencing a phenomenon caused by a drop… Continue reading The Impact of Low Testosterone in the Aging Male
The Change of Seasons: Boosting your Immune Health through the Fall and Winter
The change of seasons is in the air – the temperature is dropping, daylight is getting shorter and nature around us is starting to transform. Our bodies and our health undergo changes this time of year as well, as we make renewed efforts to get back to routine through diet and lifestyle. In my Naturopathic practice, many… Continue reading The Change of Seasons: Boosting your Immune Health through the Fall and Winter
Understanding the Role of a Naturopathic Doctor in Cancer Care
Having cancer can be a busy affair. There are many appointments, with a variety of medical professionals who all have a clear purpose. Oncologists recommend what course of chemo-radiation is best. Nurses prepare you for, and monitor you during, your treatments. Phlebotomists get your blood work done. Psychologists help you mentally and emotionally. But where… Continue reading Understanding the Role of a Naturopathic Doctor in Cancer Care