Relaxation Technique – “Deep Inhale and Sigh”
We all need tools to help us relax and get centred sometimes. I’ve practiced a technique called “Deep Inhale and Sign” for many years. I’ve taught it to many of my patients and they report that it helps them find calm their nerves during the day and helps them to sleep better at night. For […]
Mental Health and Your ND
World Mental Health Day 2021 occurred on October 10, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign is meant to raise awareness of mental health concerns and promote positive mental health (https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2021). As we move in to fall and winter, it is increasingly important to acknowledge the impact of mental health and discuss strategies […]
Bringing Hope to Mental Health Challenges
Mood and mental health challenges affect many of us, either personally or with those we know. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that “in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.” Not only that but they further state that “by age 40, about 50% of the […]
Help for Anxiety – Naturally
Anxiety is certainly part of the human condition. We are, after all, animals with very few physical defences, so we need an alarm system to keep us safe. The physical responses to fear make us ready to run from predators, fight back, or in some cases freeze and “play dead”. When that normal fear response […]