There is a growing body of research and anecdotal evidence showing the effectiveness of psychedelic assisted therapies for a long list of health conditions including depression, PTSD, OCD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, end-of-life distress, alcohol use disorder and opioid dependence. Through the COVID-19 pandemic the mental health of many Canadians suffered with 40% reporting a ...
By Dr. Patrick Callas, ND, Naturopathic Medicine Many of us think of arthritis as one of those unavoidable health conditions that can develop as we age. But the truth is, arthritis is more than just achy, swollen joints. It’s a progressive illness that can get worse with time and negatively impact nearly every aspect of ...
By: Dr. Carolina Leon, ND, Naturopathic Pratitioner Irregular cycles, frequent PMS symptoms, heavy periods, cramps – these are a common experience for many forty-somethings. Perimenopause usually hits in a woman’s 40s, but can also start much earlier, or much later. The hormonal changes you experience during this four- to six-year time period leading up to ...
Growing and delivering a baby is no small job for a women’s body. Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a large number of nutrients to be passed from mother to baby. This can lead to many different nutrient deficiencies such as iron, folate and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In some cases, nutrient deficiencies can contribute to postpartum depression. ...
UNITE's mission is to elevate consciousness through transformational community EVENTS, SPACES, and TECHNOLOGY! Our core values are unconditional love (alignment with source), happiness, joy, and fun, co-creation, and following our highest excitement and synchronicities. Elevating consciousness to UNITE simply means helping people be happier, healthier, and more connected; bringing more love into the world! We ...
Did you know that bodywork can help reclaim body image and self-esteem after cancer? Integrating the experience of cancer for survivors is both physical and emotional. Each survivor’s journey is different and the impact on physical function, feelings and sexuality are unique to them. After cancer, it’s important to take care of the body, deal ...
The Plant Medicine Shop is owned by Janis Young, otherwise known as SilverOwl. It is run by Youngatheart Inc., a company totally aimed at healing from all aspects of ourselves, be it physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual -- the only Plant Spirit Medicine distributor to connect the dots and maintain a healing path. Starting out ...
Many transgender and queer folks share that they have unique challenges when seeking open-minded healthcare professionals. These gender non-conforming individuals often have unique multilayered healthcare needs as a result of having a complex history. People who have been marginalized the way many transgender folks arrive in the treatment room with much more than their history ...
Why Do We Breathe Oxygen? The main goal is to produce energy so your body can perform the millions of functions it does every day and you can stay alive. Specifically, in your body, oxygen and sugar are used to make energy (ATP), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water. There are many steps to this process. ...
Feeling tired all the time? The stressors in your everyday life do not necessarily help you constantly feel vitalized. However, there is more to just not getting enough sleep, nutrition, and stress that makes you feel tired. In this post, we are going to uncover some of the physical reasons as to why you might ...
