Have you ever found yourself wishing someone “happy holidays” while you feel anything but happy inside? If so, you’re definitely not alone. While there are certainly many reasons to be joyful at this time of year, it’s also a busy and stressful time. Plus, many of us struggle with comparisons of the perfectly festive things …
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Do you need to take supplements? The answer isn’t always straightforward. In a perfect world, all the nutrients we need are readily available from a well-rounded diet. However, many other factors come into play. Simply put, today’s world isn’t always conducive to a diet that meets all your needs. Here are some questions to ask …
Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. Cortisol performs many vital functions, including: Reducing inflammation Regulating blood pressure Metabolizing glucose Assisting with circadian rhythm regulation Formulating memories Many of these tasks contribute to cortisol’s role in controlling the “flight or fight response.” When your body …
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Recent years have seen a growing awareness of mental health issues, and, thankfully, more open conversations about addressing psychological challenges. However, many people remain unaware of new, exciting research on the connection between gut health and mental health. The connection between your digestive system and your brain can have a profound influence on your mental …
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Your thyroid is a small organ with a huge impact on all aspects of your health. Thyroid hormone impacts every cell in your body, so even a small disturbance in thyroid hormone levels affects your digestive tract, brain, heart, metabolism, glucose and cholesterol levels, and much more. Yet, despite its importance, thyroid problems are one …
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If weight loss and a healthier lifestyle are at the top of your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an underfunctioning metabolism – the rate at which we burn calories for …
I always wanted to be a Doctor. As a child, my dolls were subjected to injections and operations – in an attempt to cure them of the many ailments I’d read about. I’d pour over the now ancient medical textbook “Modern Ways to Health” – and stare at the photos of Doctors sitting at the …
I’ve never considered myself to be a particularly brave person. Risk taking was certainly not particularly high up on my bucket list. So here I was, on a chilly June evening, sitting in Napa Valley, having dinner with an amazing group of women. We had started out as strangers at the beginning of a six …
I’D ALWAYS KNOWN I’D BE A DOCTOR; THAT MY CALLING WAS TO HEAL, TO NURTURE AND TO CARE FOR MY FELLOW MAN. There was this deep unwavering conviction that was at my core. And so it was, 23 years ago, I became a Family Physician. An old-fashioned one, who put patient care first, and cared …
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