I’ll bet you’re wondering why a naturopath is talking about gas prices instead of health. Believe it or not, there is a connection. The high cost of gas (and other things) increases stress levels, and that impacts our health. I’m sure it’s no surprise that concerns...
When a new client comes to my office for an appointment, we talk for a while about eating habits, sleep patterns, hot flashes, night sweats, cravings, excess weight, no time to exercise, her job, and family. Sadly, the daily challenges she experiences have become...
Remember Ker Plunk? If you grew up in the 70s, you probably remember this popular game. If you’re not familiar with the game, it was basically a clear plastic tube with holes in it and long sticks called straws were inserted into the middle of the tube making a...
Have you ever had a day where you wake up and automatically feel off? Maybe you feel a little anxious or unsettled. Sometimes even a sense of dread without really knowing why. That’s what happened to me a few weeks ago. I decided to take my dog Titus for a walk and...
There?s increasing scientific evidence that kindness is good for our health. Who knew being nice to others is as much a benefit to us as it is to them? Behavioral scientists are finding that acts of kindness and extending courtesy to others have been shown to...
