You wake up at 3:17 a.m., heart racing, mind spinning. You try to go back to sleep, but your thoughts won’t stop: the deadlines, the relationships, the “what-ifs.” By the time morning comes, you’re exhausted, irritable, and wondering: Is this just hormones? Or is something really wrong with me? If this sounds familiar, you’re not […]
When seasonal joy feels heavy, here’s how to care for your mind and heart during the most wonderful—and sometimes hardest—time of year. The Holiday Paradox The holidays are often painted as a time of joy, connection, and warmth. But for many of us, this season can stir up deep anxiety, sadness, or loneliness. Between social […]
It is estimated that 10-30% of any given population has subclinical magnesium deficiency based on serum (blood) magnesium levels <0.80 mmol/L. Magnesium is such an amazing mineral that is available in multiple different forms and when supplemented correctly can have multiple benefits. Do you notice that your eye twitches periodically? This is a sign of magnesium insufficiency. […]
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I spend a lot of my time educating my patients around supplementation. Supplements can be single compounds or combinations of vitamins, minerals, oils, amino acids, and botanical extracts. They can be very useful to prevent illness, treat specific conditions and can be taken safely with pharmaceutical medications under supervision. Understanding when […]