Cortisol Myths
As a naturopathic doctor, I often hear cortisol talked about like a comic book villain, always wreaking havoc and stealing our health. But cortisol is far more complex than that. It’s a vital hormone that helps us survive and adapt to challenges. The real issue lies not in cortisol itself, but in the common misconceptions that surround […]
Brain Fog? The Gut-Brain Connection
Many of my patients come to me with concerns that feel both familiar and frustrating: mood swings, brain fog, and memory lapses. While these symptoms are often chalked up to changes in the brain itself, research is increasingly pointing to a less obvious but powerful player: the gut. In this article, I’ll explore the fascinating […]
5 Key Supplements for High Stress
5 Key Natural Medicines to Help our Bodies Handle Stress Temporary moments of stress are a normal part of life. In fact, our bodies are well equipped as humans to respond appropriately to stressors around us. It is when stressors are excessive or prolonged over time that we can start to feel the adverse impacts […]
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 […]
Candida and Intestinal “Good Bacteria” (candida)
Intestinal Flora Imbalances Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives within your body can make many people feel sick if it is in excess. Yeast can cause many health disorders such as fatigue, headache, depression, premenstrual tension, hyperactivity, skin disorders, digestive problems and more. Everyone has candida, a form of yeast (Candida albicans) normally confined […]
10 Keys to High Energy Living
by Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND We all want abundant energy. Without it, we can’t enjoy all life has to offer. Lack of energy is the number one complaint I hear from my patients. Here are the top 10 strategies I use to help my patients reach their potential for energy and vitality. 1) Rule out […]