Trust in the Universe
There is always going to be uncertainty in life. The one certain thing is that there will be uncertainty, I guarantee it but, we have to trust in the universe and what it sends us. Some of us are more tolerant of uncertainty in life, we all have at least one person we know that […]
What Is In My Control
What is in my control is a good question to ask yourself. Often, we labour over things we have no control over. We lose sleep and stress ourselves out with things that are not in our control. I will often work with this in session and is a great conversation to have with yourself and […]
How Does Fear Affect My Body?
I have talked extensively on fear in past blogs. This blog is about the body’s response to fear and how it changes our bodies chemical makeup. There are over 200 chemicals (hormones) that react when we experience a stressful event, perceived as a threat. In an acute stressful event, there is a cascade of changes […]
May is Mental Health Month:
May is mental health month! What does that mean? May is designated as Mental Health Awareness month in Canada, a time for fostering understanding, promoting resilience, and raising awareness about the importance of mental well-being for all Canadians. this social movement is meant to increase awareness and improve understanding of mental illness, reduce the stigma […]
Embracing Fear
In Blog #67 we went through how fear comes from the response of the amygdala and for the benefit of our survival. Fear is instinctual. In this Blog I want to touch on the topic of how we could embrace fear. In Blog 67 we touched on that fight, flight, freeze is instinctual. Generally speaking […]
Surrendering to Fear
The feelings of fear come from the reptilian part of the brain called the amygdala. It is a behaviour the is instinctual. It was instinct and instinct alone that made us search for food, shelter, and a suitable mate. Day by day year by year season by season the behaviours repeat because the instinct worked […]
Fat and Depression Link
Depression can be described as a mood, a state of being, or energy level that includes a lack of motivation, a sense of hopelessness, and a lack of physical energy. Depression can be associated with a variety of nutritional deficiencies; there are common symptom and they occur in both young or old. It is not […]
Fat and Brain Link
Did you know that your brain is comprised of over 50% fat? I have seen research that quotes 70%. Fat got a dirty name in the 1980’s and I am not sure why. But here is what you need to know about fat and how it operates for your brain and in the body. Lipids […]
Fat Myths
Who started the myth about fat is bad? Not sure but is started sometime in the 80’s. After the myth started the word fat has such negative connotations in our culture that many of us shy away from foods that contain it. The products that are “low in fat” usually contain extra sugar. Dietary fat […]
Healthy Gut
A quick overview on the question, what is a healthy gut? A healthy gut should include discussions on microbiome, and transit time. Considering that your gut is responsible for controlling digestion, boosting immune function, regulating your mental health, preventing disease, and maintaining your overall health, it is a pretty important organ! Your gut microbiome starts […]
Probiotic Myths
The myth about probiotics! Have you ever walked into a store and tried to figure out which probiotic, what billion of what strain is the correct dose or what about those that are in the fridge and those that are on the shelf. Tough decision without the facts and understanding that not all probiotics are […]
ASD and the Gut
Scientists have found a “definitive association” between gut bacteria and autism spectrum disorder. The relationship between the gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been identified through new technology. In a study published in the scientific journal, Nature Neuroscience, scientists claim to have made a “definitive association” between temporal changes in gut microbiome composition […]