Stress
Suffering from anxiety?
Anxiety is a modern epidemic. Millions of Canadians identify as suffering from mood disorders – and stress and anxiety are at the top of the list. If you feel anxious often and wonder why your body seems to be on stress auto-pilot, it can be helpful to know that you’re far from alone. In fact, […]
Essential Oils for Stress Relief
In modern day times we pride ourselves on being busy; always on the run! We undervalue our need to just sit quietly and reflect and recuperate, seeing productivity as the ultimate badge of honour. This comes at a cost. Our bodies are in a perpetual state of low grade stress, throwing important hormones like cortisol […]
Chronic stress and adrenal health
Your adrenal glands, 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 body. […]
Natural Holiday Survival Guide
Natural stress busters that are helpful throughout the year work double duty during the holidays by helping you to stay calm and enjoy more. Check out these natural stress-busting tips from Dr. Kate Rhéaume, ND:
1. Staying in the flow
If you’ve never heard of (or taken) adaptogens now is a great time to discover Mother Nature’s […]
Adaptogenic herbs for stress and fatigue
In the natural health product and herb world, “Adaptogen” is officially the new buzzword. The term commonly refers to the action of a group of herbs that have been traditionally used for many, many years. A herb with apoptogenic effects is thought to help increase the body’s resistant to stress1.
Feeling stressed and burnt out is […]
The amazing health benefits of magnesium
Finding a moment for true relaxation can play a major role in creating life balance. While exercise, a proper diet, and meditation can help minimize anxiety levels, certain key supplements like magnesium should not be overlooked in any daily self-care routine. This important mineral not only protects your heart and arteries, it also works to […]
The power of curcumin!
Curcumin – a pigment found in turmeric – is the main ingredient in curry and is responsible for its beautiful golden colour. Turmeric is a rhizome (or root) and a member of the ginger family that has been cultivated in India, China, and other tropical countries for its use in cooking for over a thousand […]
Methods for managing stress
We have barely begun to enjoy a well-deserved summer rest, and we are already bombarded with the insidious media and store shelves. It reminds us of the chaotic times of the back-to-school season approaching quickly. The start of the school year is often—for children and parents alike—a stressful time of transitions. Here are some tips […]
Mental health: it’s not all in your head
Most of us tend to think of the brain as an isolated control centre for all our other organs. But the fact is, our inner workings are far more synergistic. According to Karen Jensen, naturopathic doctor and author of Three Brains: How the Heart, Brain, and Gut Influence Mental Health and Identity, there is a […]
Natural supplements to fight insomnia
Some people are blessed with the ability to sleep anytime, anywhere, under any conditions. But if you struggle with sleep, you’re not alone. Sleep disorders affect 40% of adult Canadians.
4 in 10 of us experience symptoms of insomnia at least three times a week. For some, that means not being able to get to sleep, […]