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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:
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.
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.
Silent Insulin Resistance Increases Your Risk of Depression
What do your blood sugar, cholesterol levels and triglycerides have to do with your mental health? They’re all quite connected, as it turns out.
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:
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.
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.
Reishi: What You Should Know
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a wonderful mushroom with multiple important uses.