Part 2: Inflammation (and Stress) The role of inflammation in illness has been well documented. In recent years, inflammation has been linked to conditions not previously thought to have an inflammatory origin – from cancer to dementia and everything in between. In the realm of mental health, inflammation is now recognized to fuel depression in… Continue reading Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health: Inflammation (and Stress)
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Mental Health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Framework
In any given week, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health impairments. Further, it is estimated that 1 out of 3 Canadians will experience mental illness at some point in their lives. Despite these staggering statistics, our society is only recently recognizing the importance of addressing and treating mental… Continue reading Mental Health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Framework
Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health: Introduction and Lifestyle Determinants of Health
Part 1: Introduction and Lifestyle Determinants of Health From high-profile corporate initiatives to central themes in award-winning television (Ted Lasso, for example), awareness toward mental health challenges is continuing to grow. Mental health disorders are conditions where changes in thinking, mood, and behaviour are associated with distress and/or impaired functioning. This may include anxiety, depression,… Continue reading Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health: Introduction and Lifestyle Determinants of Health