Finding Your Core Values
“Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They should determine your priorities, and, deep down, they’re probably the measures you use to tell if your
Anxiety when in Fight or Flight
Anxiety. When we are in fight or flight and anxious, we feel out of control. Earlier this week, I felt myself in this place of stress when dealing with the pandemic. After discussing my feelings
Clinic Closed until April 1st 2020: Phone Consults Available
After much contemplation, in the spirit of trying to “flatten the curve” and keep you safe, I have made the very difficult but appropriate decision to suspend all in-person appointments, effective March 17th until April 1st,
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What happens during Stress? What is Cortisol?
When we are stressed initially adrenaline (aka epinephrine) is produced. This triggers an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose, increased breathing and sweating. Think “fight or flight” and the old story of the
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Could Your IBS or Reflux Be Caused By This?
Do you suffer from IBS symptoms – gas, bloating, abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, constipation or both? On average, 60% of IBS cases are due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Also know as “SIBO.” Sibo Symptoms
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The Key Ways to Control PMS
When I ask my female patients if they have PMS, they usually jokingly respond, “You should ask my husband!” It is well accepted that women can be more “sensitive” around their menses. But the question
Real Ways to Combat Your Autoimmune Disease
Do you or someone you know suffer from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Celiac disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriasis and Eczema? If you nodded yes to any of this – then this is so for you! There is
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The Top 5 Warning Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
You know how when you’ve spent a day outside, you often feel refreshed – you feel happier, with more energy? This is usually attributed to a good dose of sunshine. But the sun gets a
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Is Your Metabolism Slowing Down?
“It’s my age! That’s why I can’t seem to lose weight.” Have you heard this before? I sure have! But guess what? It doesn’t have to be this way. If you’re not able to lose
How A Naturopathic Doctor Helps You Stress Less
After receiving an influx of questions from my blog earlier this month – 6 Ways to Stress Less This Fall, I realized just how popular stress is (and not in a good way). So I
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