Top 9 Naturopathic Medicine Tips for Stress Management by Dr. Janelle Albas Symptoms of Stress & Adrenal Fatigue: -Fatigue-Nervousness and irritability, scattered thinking-Mental depression & fogginess-Light-headedness and postural hypotension (dizziness when getting up quickly)-Faintness or fainting spells-Panic attacks and increased anxiety-Insomnia-Thin dry skin, thinning hair– Frequent…
Snow shovelling is a mandatory way of life in most parts of the country. Some people embrace it while others avoid it at all costs. Here is a list of tips that will keep you healthy when the show hits your pavement: Warm up: Always…
Are you trying to build and strengthen your glutes? Toning and strengthening your glutes shouldn’t be labelled as vain, it may also improve your posture, back & knee pain. So try turning up the heat on your glutes with this routine in the gym, at…
These Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Fudge Bars hit the spot! Ingredients* 1⅓ cups Oat Flour.* 1 cup Rolled Oats (+ 2 tbs for topping).* ¼ cup Nuts.com Coconut Oil (melted).* ¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup.* ½ tbs Vanilla Extract.* ¼ tsp Salt.* 1 cup Walnut Pieces…
9 Acupressure Points to Relieve Anxiety and Stress: Three Mile Point– This point is located two finger width below the knee cap and four finger widths towards the outside region of the leg. Applying pressure at this point increases and regulates energy flow, relieves fatigue…
Give these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars a try! Ingredients* 6 tbsp (42g) coconut flour.* 6 tbsp (30g) protein powder.* ¼ tsp salt.* 1 tsp (4g) coconut oil, melted.* 9 tbsp (135mL) unsweetened non-dairy milk, room temperature.* 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract.* 3 –…
Do you know why you are retaining water? The following list will reveal causes of water retention and, more importantly, help you realize why your weigh scale is not accurate:1. Sleep – a healthy amount of sleep (e.g. 7 – 9 hours/night) will help your…
Do you have neck pain or experienced a neck injury? Neck pain causes include: 1. Muscle strains from overuse/postural issues/teeth grinding. 2. Worn joints with age. 3. Nerve compression from herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck. 4. Whiplash injury, which…
Need a core exercise that elevates your heart rate? Check out these mountain climber variations! As busy professionals, parents and “40 something’s” we value every second of time we have! Please note: these are intermediate to advanced movement patterns. If you have a low back,…
Are you looking for ways to improve your work-life balance? The following tips may help. Focus on the present. Don’t worry about what you aren’t doing, spend quality time on the task at hand and/or quality time with family/friends. Get organized and always set a…
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