Dr Sarah King, ND The Sun, Electric Lighting, and Sleep Schedules For many thousands of years, the sun was the only source of light for humans, and as such, our behaviour followed a natural day-night or light-dark cycle.1,2 With the invention of electric lighting about 150 years ago, our sleep-wake cycles were altered and since […]
Dr. Emily Chan ND The Power of Music I used to play in the symphony when I was living in San Francisco. Since I’ve been a doctor, I’ve played a lot less. But I’ve picked up my violin frequently within the last few months. One day, I was feeling a little overwhelmed with my “to
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Series VI of VII Release Old and Deep Rooted Trauma The next set of exercises help to release old and deep-rooted trauma so that you can free up your mind to become more present and enjoy life more fully. Try not to re-traumatize yourself when you think of some of your
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Series V of VII The Rumination Situation “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Rumination happens when you spend time thinking negatively about your issues, self-reflect negatively, focus on feelings associated with negative situations in
Alethea Fleming, ND Root Complaint: Anxiety In recent months primary care physicians have noticed a substantial uptick in the number of visits that have anxiety at their root. The chief complaint varies, sometimes it’s insomnia, or irritability, heartburn, headaches, or sometimes just a frank “I feel more anxious.” No matter your political leanings, the last
Dr. Sarah King, ND In mental health care, we talk about “being in the moment” to help alleviate anxiety. But what if you’re still haunted by your past? If you have ever experienced a traumatic event – to whatever degree has affected you – you know that it can be difficult to work through these
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Meditation: Let the Healing Begin “Nature, time and patience are three great physicians.” —H. G. Bohn There was a time in my life when I was extremely stressed, confused and indecisive and had no sense of what I truly wanted for myself. I went to different therapists, and they all helped a
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Daily Exercises for a Positive Mind The following exercises are things you can do daily to develop a positive mindset and better emotional resilience. Use them regularly, especially when you are going through difficult times, and watch out for change! What Went Well the Previous Day Research shows that remembering and
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND This new year is already racing by and spring is just around the corner Did you make any health goals for this year? If so, how are they going? The unfortunate news is that less than 10% of people accomplish their new year’s resolutions. Most fall off the wagon by February.
Dr. Jennea Wood, ND How We Eat and Why it Matters I spent a recent weekend at a retreat where naturopathic doctors assembled to discuss the philosophy of the medicine we practice. While at this retreat, I noticed a pattern that I have observed many times before. I slept in a cabin with no Internet connection
