Stress
Mental Health & The Gut
Mental health is more relevant today than ever before. Whether the cause is health, finances, family, job or any number of other things, a large number of people are struggling with mental health issues. In fact, by the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have, or have had, a mental illness.
While […]
Magnesium – The Original “Chill Pill”
Phew! Man, what a day? While you were feeling stressed out you may have sought out comfort and energy in a cup of coffee and a buttery baked good. According to research you may be better off reaching for a handful of nuts or a salad that is rich in magnesium. Okay, agreed – these […]
The Right Recipe for Relaxation
When it comes to leading a healthy, well-balanced life, there really is no substitute for a proper diet, adequate rest, and regular physical activity. However, despite our best efforts, many of us still find ourselves struggling to meet the demands of family, friends, and career, often putting any personal needs to the back burner. To […]
Tips and Tools for Self-Care
Mind & Body Connection
Tuning in to our mind-body connection becomes important in building a self-care practice. This can help us better manage stress – the main culprit of illness.
A normal stress response involves an interconnected relationship between our brain and nervous system. It’s a complex orchestration of signaling and releasing hormones (like cortisol, adrenaline […]
Holiday Stress and the Gut Connection
According to Statistics Canada, 23 percent of people over the age of 15, report that most days are “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful, and that number rises to 30 per cent among the 35 to 54 age group. I can’t think of many people who don’t experience some sort of stress in their life. […]
Stuff Stockings with Sleep
The holiday season can be a hectic time of year, with so much to do and so little time. With all the gifts to buy, cards to write, shopping to do, food to prepare, let alone enjoying the festivities, it can all get a bit overwhelming!
The central nervous system bears a heavy load both physically […]
Chronic Stress & Adrenal Health
Your adrenal glands consist of two triangular shaped glands that sit at the top of your kidneys, secrete hormones in your body. These hormones travel through the bloodstream and act on various body tissues and enable them to function correctly.
When we’re under stress, the adrenals produce a surge of cortisol and other hormones to calm […]
The Impact of Prolonged Stress
Stress is an essential and normal physiological response to change. Many of us have experienced symptoms of short term or acute stress, while a study from Statistics Canada reports that 73% of adults ages 20 to 64 consider themselves stressed on a daily basis. Addressing chronic stress is an important piece of the puzzle when […]
Vitamin B & Beyond
Adapting to high stress
A promising combination of high-dose B vitamins and a super food for performance during stressful times offers support.
Stress. It’s something that all of us experience, regardless of job, geographic location or family situation. Stress is the body’s response to environmental stimuli (stressors). It’s natural and healthy to a degree; stress can motivate […]
Adapt to Stress with Ashwagandha
Stress. It’s something that all of us experience, regardless of job, geographic location or family situation. Stress is the body’s response to environmental stimuli (stressors). It’s natural and healthy to a degree; stress can motivate us and move us forward in life. Too much stress and an inability to manage it, however, can have dramatic […]