Alpha Mind

There are several different types of brain waves, 4 to be exact, alpha, beta, theta and delta. Each are associated with a specific mental state. In this blog and subsequent blogs I am going to talk about each and give each equal time. Alpha waves are considered the relaxation waves, they occur when you are […]
Cultivating Resilience

What does the term resilience mean and why do we want our children to be comfortable and understand it, why is it so important? The meaning of the word resilience is to withstand or to recover quickly. The ability to return quickly after something bad has happened. Why do trauma researchers emphasize that resilience is […]
Glucose – Diabetes

Gut Health and Mental Well-Being In previous Blogs I have discussed the relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing. An additional relationship we need to consider is between glucose and mood. Plus, how gut health has a connection between glucose levels and mental health! The idea should come as no surprise as the brain runs […]
Exploring Copper and Zinc:

Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development. Copper interacts with Vitamin C, iron and […]
Diet and Nutrient Power

The power of Nutrients is an under-appreciated fact. The fact is that nutrients are the primary raw materials for the synthesis of many neurotransmitters are nutrients. Such as, amino acids, vitamins, mineral and other natural biochemicals are all obtained from food. Serotonin which is One of the natural body chemicals that controls your mood. It […]
Rest

The importance of rest, if we practice taking time in our day for rest there are many positive benefits. It prevents stress, prevents injury, boosts creativity, enhances mood, better mental health, more energy, improves your sleep, increases productivity, assist with body recovery, relief of chronic pain, stronger cardiovascular system, muscle repair, increases immune health etc. […]
Temperance

The term temperance is defined as moderation or voluntary self-restraint. It is typically described in terms of what a person voluntarily refrains from doing. This includes restraint from revenge by practicing mercy and forgiveness, restraint from arrogance by practicing humility and modesty, restraint from excesses such as extravagant luxury or splurging, restraint from overindulgence in […]
Exercise

Exercise: is good for both the body and mind. There are so many physical benefits such as reducing risk of high blood pressure, heart function, diabetes control, building healthy strong bones improve circulation, muscle and joints, digesting foods, reduces stress and increases those happy hormones. Want to increase your energy levels, exercise can help with […]
Changes to Natural Health Care Products

I do not normally take a public stand on many things, but I feel that this is something that the population needs to be aware of as it has major significance for all Canadians. There is about to be a major change in Natural Health Product Regulations with consultation in the federal parliament for these […]
Why I Chose This Path

I can’t tell you how many kids I have had come into my office and through the meet and greet they would say, “am I smiling I can’t feel my face” or “I can’t sleep so I take a pill or “people get annoyed and I have sit still so I have to take my […]
How I Learned the Hard Way

The journey of my health and wellness has been guiding me to where I am today. We all have our stories and struggles through the medical system or know someone that has struggled through some health issues. My story is, I had extreme fatigue, could fall asleep sitting up so I got into the habit […]
MTHFR Again!

One of my first blogs was about Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR). I am not sure I understand why but Canada has not adopted the knowledge on the medical side. What is it? It is an enzyme in the methyl cycle of the body causing different individual outcomes such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, preeclampsia during pregnancy, glaucoma […]