New Year, New Worries? How To Deal With Anxiety

The new year often brings heightened stress, and knowing how to deal with anxiety is essential for maintaining a peaceful mindset. Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety and using practical strategies can help reduce worries and build confidence for the months ahead. It’s important to remember that anxiety is a normal human emotion, often triggered by changes or challenges. While it can sometimes motivate us, unmanaged anxiety may interfere with daily life. Understanding the symptoms of anxiety and learning steps to decrease anxiety can help you regain control and build a more peaceful mindset.What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?I see many clients, both children and adults, who experience anxiety in different ways. Some people notice physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweaty palms, stomach aches, a sore neck, or heavy and shallow breathing. Others may feel anxious due to cognitive distortions like "all or nothing" thinking (e.g., “My date cancelled on me—I’ll never have a good date again!”) or "mind reading" (e.g., assuming someone across the room is judging your outfit). Many people experience a mix of both anxiety and depression symptoms.One of the first steps to cope with anxiety is recognizing when anxious feelings are present and intervening with a coping strategy. Coping strategies include actions like deep breathing, meditation, journaling, or even engaging in physical activity such as walking. These practices allow you to focus on the present moment and reduce the intensity of your symptoms. For example, if you notice yourself starting to hold your breath, practising slow, intentional breathing can help.Some of my work with clients includes self-monitoring anxiety, developing effective coping strategies, and recognizing the cues that signal when to use them.Steps to Decrease and Manage AnxietyLearning and applying Cognitive Behavioral [...]

By |2025-02-11T03:57:45-05:00December 19th, 2018|Anxiety, psychotherapy, Self Care|Comments Off on New Year, New Worries? How To Deal With Anxiety

Hangover Helper: The Best Remedies and Foods to Cure Your Hangover

The holidays are around the corner, and for many of us, this means overindulging in food, and alcohol, and needing a reliable hangover helper. With common hangover symptoms such as nausea, headache, and dehydration, it’s essential to know how to remedy a hangover effectively. From hydrating with a glass of water to eating the best hangover foods and using supplements to break down acetaldehyde, these practical hangover remedies can help you recover quickly and reduce the effects of alcohol. Our Naturopathic Medicine will assist you with your hangovers.How to Cure a Hangover with Proper HydrationHydration is essential to recover from the symptoms of a hangover, but it’s important to know that drinking water alone isn’t enough. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, causing your body to lose vital electrolytes and fluids. According to experts, to properly rehydrate after drinking alcohol, you need a balance of salt, sugar, and water to replenish lost nutrients and regulate blood sugar levels.Natural Electrolyte DrinksLemon, Honey, and Fizzy Water: This simple combination works as a natural electrolyte drink. Lemon, rich in vitamin C, supports liver detoxification, while raw, unpasteurized honey provides antioxidants and antibacterial properties to strengthen your immune system. Fizzy water adds hydration and refreshment, making it easier to bounce back after drinking too much alcohol.Coconut Water: Packed with potassium, a key electrolyte, coconut water helps regulate fluid balance and reduce muscle fatigue caused by alcohol withdrawal.Nutrient-Dense OptionsBone Broth: Known for its rich collagen and mineral content, bone broth supports gut health and aids in detoxification. It’s a perfect solution to replace lost nutrients and reduce inflammation from excessive drinking.Herbal Teas: Teas like ginger or peppermint can soothe nausea, support digestion, and improve hydration. Add honey for an extra boost [...]

By |2025-02-11T03:53:12-05:00November 21st, 2018|Detoxification/Cleanse, Nutrition, Pain and Fatigue, Self Care|Comments Off on Hangover Helper: The Best Remedies and Foods to Cure Your Hangover

Behind the Scenes

With Marijke Boucher, Artist Have you seen the beautiful bracelets and earrings at our Annex location? These are the work of local Toronto artist, Marijke Bouchier. Marijke has worked with Innate on a number of creative design projects over the years. Beyond her design work and jewellery she also had a portfolio of fine arts work and is launching a new textile line! She will be showcasing her fine art work this year at the One of a Kind Show. […]

By |2024-09-26T07:30:14-04:00November 21st, 2018|Innate Wisdom Practitioner Q&A|Comments Off on Behind the Scenes

7-Day Change of Season Cleanse

By Dr. Angelina Riopel As we move from autumn to winter and approach the holiday season, it is a great time to pause and cleanse (not detox), in order to clean up our diets and recharge. […]

By |2024-06-26T07:26:14-04:00November 21st, 2018|Detoxification/Cleanse, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture|Comments Off on 7-Day Change of Season Cleanse

Spice Up Your Health!

By Dr. Kathleen Reagan, ND The holidays are around the corner and we are starting to think about how to manage through all the festive excess. Sometimes it is easier to add foods to our daily routine than it is to restrict. What is easier to add to a meal than a spice? Spices have a long tradition of pulling meals together for taste but they also have a history of medicinal use. Here are some spices you can add to bring a bit of health to your holiday. […]

By |2024-07-22T08:37:51-04:00November 21st, 2018|Cold and Flu Season, Detoxification/Cleanse, Digestion, Nutrition|Comments Off on Spice Up Your Health!

Being Barefoot: The Wisdom of Earthing

By Dr. Alexia Georgousis ND, BPE, CPC It is amazing how something as simple and natural as being barefoot is actually incredibly beneficial for our health. The forefathers and foremothers of naturopathic medicine often prescribed dew walking to improve immunity and circulation – sadly, many have been ridiculed for recommending these grounding practices. Now however, research studies are proving the nature doctors were right all along!  In fact, studies demonstrate having direct skin contact with the surface of the Earth for a sustained period of time (30 minutes) is extremely beneficial for our health. […]

By |2024-06-26T05:54:44-04:00October 1st, 2018|Naturopathic Medicine|Comments Off on Being Barefoot: The Wisdom of Earthing

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

By: Dr. Keara Taylor, Naturopathic Doctor Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is a treatment used to correct hormonal imbalances that can occur through the different phases of life; from menstruation to perimenopause to menopause. Symptoms of a hormone imbalance include: […]

By |2024-06-26T07:25:45-04:00October 1st, 2018|Naturopathic Medicine, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Fertility

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Helps with InfertilityTraditional Chinese Medicine for fertility focuses on addressing both male and female infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. Women who cannot maintain a pregnancy after conception are also considered infertile. Common signs of infertility in women include irregular menstrual cycles, amenorrhea (absence of periods), excess hair growth, or weight issues such as obesity. Recognizing these symptoms early is important for timely treatment. This article primarily explores infertility treatment for female patients.What Are the Risk Factors of Infertility?Age: Women over 35 experience a natural decline in both the number and quality of eggs, which is a significant factor contributing to signs of infertility and reduced chances of conception.Smoking and Alcohol: Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption not only decrease fertility but also increase the risk of miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, making it harder to maintain a healthy pregnancy.Weight: Being overweight or underweight can disrupt ovulation and hormonal balance, both of which are vital for fertility. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for improving fertility acupuncture results and overall reproductive health.Stress and Mental Health: Emotional stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively impact fertility, though the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Addressing mental health concerns may improve outcomes in infertility treatment for female patients.Multiple Miscarriages: A history of multiple miscarriages increases the risk of complications in future pregnancies, making it an important factor to address when evaluating fertility.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): STIs can cause damage to the reproductive organs, leading to blockages or other complications that affect fertility and the ability to conceive.What Are the Common Causes of Infertility?Regarding female infertility, the main causes include ovulation disorder, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, uterus [...]

By |2024-11-13T07:22:42-05:00October 1st, 2018|Acupuncture, Fertility|Comments Off on Traditional Chinese Medicine for Fertility
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