In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to support our mental and emotional well-being is essential. Our nervous system plays a vital role in regulating our responses to stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. While there are various approaches to promoting mental and emotional wellness, one increasingly popular and natural method is...
In the realm of complementary and alternative medicine, craniosacral therapy has gained attention for its potential to promote nervous system regulation and provide relief from various mental health disorders. This gentle, non-invasive therapy focuses on the craniosacral system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and cerebrospinal fluid, to...
Histamine is a chemical compound found naturally in the body and plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. However, an imbalance of histamine levels can lead to a condition known as high histamine, which can result in a range of troublesome symptoms. In this blog post, we will delve into what high histamine is, explore its symptoms,...
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is a digestive disorder in which our gut microbiome is overgrown with naturally occurring bacteria. The biggest symptom of SIBO is bloating. Patients present with bloating, gas and burping, abdominal pain and all complaints worsens throughout the day. However, it does not have to be the only symptom...
Acne is often a symptom, not a condition. It represents deeper healing that needs to occur. Most commonly within the digestive system, as I call our intestines our inner skin. While this tea may not correct the issue, it can calm flares when you aren't sure what else to try. Check with your doctor before use, and this tea is ...
Almost anyone who menstrates has at one point experienced uncomfortable symptoms related to their cycle. It comes with the territory of monthly hormonal cycles. I have previously discussed the use of flax seeds and seed cycling for hormonal support, which discusses the details of how to use seed cycling for therapy, find it here.
Something I often hear from patients trying to lose weight is they are counting calories. I ask, "is it working?" and often the answer I hear is some variation of no. We tend to set a high expectation for ourselves, saying we are worthy if we meet our caloric goal for the day, and if not? That's when we...
Naturopathic medicine for mental health is vast. There are many types of medicine we can use to heal and balance our mental state. When I assess someone for a mental health condition, I not only look into what is going on mentally/emotionally, but also assess for other patterns in the body that may be contributing to our current state. While...
Something that can be tremendously helpful when it comes to making meaningful changes in your life, is to understand why you want to make the change in first place.
Understanding why we believe the things we do or act the way we do are often determined by our values. This past year I did an exercise called a value...
Happy New Year!
As we enter into 2022, I wanted to briefly discuss mental health and some ideas on how to create and maintain a healthy and balanced outlook. I have three main topic areas to discuss - the importance of play and joy, finding our values and purpose, and supplement recommendations for mental health.
There...