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How to Get Yourself out of Overwhelm

What is the new normal? Isn’t that the ultimate question these days? As parents, teachers, and students are wrapping their heads around heading back to school in a couple of weeks, and we’re seeing a slight uptick in Covid cases on the island we’re all wondering… what’s next? Is this how it’s always going to [...]

Why Aren’t You Eating Your Broccoli?

Today is Eat Your Vegetables Day. I had to laugh. I often joke that telling people to eat their broccoli is not the best & highest use of me. As I’ve been progressing in my career, I’ve been honing in on what makes me special, really trying to embody my divine gifts, which inherently attracts [...]

Balancing the Thryoid Gland

Fatigue. Weight gain. Inability to lose weight. Constipation. Hair Loss. Dry skin. Depression. Anxiety. Period troubles. Brain Fog. Poor immune function. The thyroid gland is the body’s thermostat and metabolic regulator. Without it functioning normally, our bodies will have a hard time staying in balance. The good news is your body knows how to heal, [...]

Balancing Hormones at PeriMenopause and Menopause

Hot flashes, sleep concerns, mood issues, brain fog. Menopause is a normal transition in a woman’s life but can come with a lot of uncomfortable symptoms. Although, it doesn’t have to. All these symptoms are information that your body is not balanced but wants to be. My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about [...]

Balancing Your Hormones for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle

PMS, cramps, cravings. Ugh. Being a woman! Your monthly cycle can come with a lot of distress, pain, and mood swings. But is it necessary? There are lots of helpers in the naturopathic tool kit to really shift this icky experiences for women. My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about how we support [...]

Improving Digestion – What you need to know to have a healthy gut.

Digestive Distress. Gah! Bloating, gas, pain, constipation, diarrhea. This is all information that your body is not a happy camper. My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about how we support our patients who are having trouble with digestion – whether it be heartburn, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth [...]

Balancing Your Immune System with Naturopathic Medicine

These conversations with my colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, are so fun! In this chat we grabbed about how we support our patients  to balance and boost their immune function. In this video you’ll learn: how the big ‘S” stress affects the functioning and health of your immune system how the digestive system is connected to your [...]

Sleep Support in Stressful Times

My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about how we support our patients who are having trouble sleeping, especially during times of stress, global pandemics, like self-isolation, and quarantine. In this video you’ll learn: the key hormones involved in your daily cycles and how to optimize and regulate them how the big S stress [...]

How Naturopathic Medicine Can Help Anxiety and Depression

My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about how we’ve been using naturopathic medicine and telemedicine to help people with anxiety and depression during stressful times, like self-isolation and quarantine.   In this video you’ll learn: the key neurotransmitters involved in both good and bad moods how to balance your neurotransmitters with nutritional supplements the [...]

6 Ways to Stay Positive During Self-Isolation

My colleague, Dr. Jeannie Doig, and I chatted about our personal “Sanity Plans” during stressful times, like self-isolation and quarantine.   In this video you’ll learn: how do change your thoughts to be more positive the benefits of exercise and meditation  how nature can help you stay afloat what breathing and yoga have to offer [...]

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