Stress Management: 6 Strategies Just for Kids
Sarah Cimperman, ND Students, teachers, and parents have had an unprecedented start to the new school year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Everyone is facing new challenges and new sources of stress. Some kids are struggling with distance learning and separation from friends while others are adjusting to social distancing inside schools, wearing masks all […]
Take a “Nature Pill” to Lower Stress Hormones
Razi Berry It doesn’t take long to reap the benefits of being outside. A recent study concludes that taking twenty minutes to sit or stroll in nature significantly impacts stress hormone levels. Taking twenty! Sitting or strolling in nature significantly impacts stress hormones This study was conducted using urban nature experiences. So, even if you […]
Vitamin D: How the Sunshine Vitamin Can Influence Your Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND The Body Makes Vitamin D Naturally from Exposure to Sunlight Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient the body makes naturally from direct sun exposure to the skin. Despite many food sources having been fortified with Vitamin D, levels remain epidemically low in North Americans.1 While genetics contribute to these low […]