Blog


Hormonal Anxiety in Women: Causes & What to Check
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

Hormonal Anxiety in Women: Causes & What to Check

Hormones play an important role in mental health. Despite that, most of my patients come to me without having any kind of hormonal assessment for their anxiety. Here are some important considerations that are first on my list when working with patients struggling with anxiety: 

Read More
High Cholesterol In Young Adults
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

High Cholesterol In Young Adults

We often associate high cholesterol levels with older adults. The reality is that millions of adults in North America who are under 40 years old have high cholesterol levels. 

Read More
Quitting Social Media 6 Days A Week
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

Quitting Social Media 6 Days A Week

I don’t need to tell you about the negative impacts of social media on our mental health and wellbeing. This has been a much discussed topic in the news and in the medical research world.

Read More
Magnesium: Which Type Is Best?
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

Magnesium: Which Type Is Best?

You’ve probably heard about all of the different forms of magnesium out there. To help you sort through the confusion and claims about magnesium, I wanted to share my thoughts on this topic as a naturopathic doctor:

Read More
Depression and L-Carnitine: What's the evidence?
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

Depression and L-Carnitine: What's the evidence?

L-Carnitine has been filling up our Tik Tok and other social media feeds a lot lately. You’re seeing it light up the fitness industry with strong claims about its ability to increase muscle mass and promote weight loss.

Read More
Why Stress Management Is Important For Diabetes Management
Samantha Dass Samantha Dass

Why Stress Management Is Important For Diabetes Management

If you have diabetes, you’re probably thinking of ways to manage your diet, exercise more often, and you’re probably working with your doctor to manage your medications. Maybe you’re even trying some herbs and supplements to lower your blood sugar. 

Read More