Instead of starting the New Year from shame or frustration, what if we began from strength? This reflection explores why self-acceptance creates a stronger foundation for lasting health, why wellness truly matters as we move through life, and how naturopathic medicine meets you where you are—supporting what works and strengthening what needs care.
Nutritional Considerations for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “it is estimated that more than one in five US adults live with a mental illness.” 1 Diet and nutrition have the potential to impact the...
Understanding the Rise of Anxiety More and more of us are feeling the pressure and stress of daily living. The 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll show that American adults are feeling more and more anxious. In 2024, forty...
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act. It is no secret that many people are struggling with their mental health today. The conversation around...
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR, is better known as silent reflux. Most of us know heartburn as throat burning, chest pain, regurgitation, or an acidic taste in the mouth. What's more common is an annoying cough, throat clearing, and postnasal drip. Silent reflux is...
Back in the winter of 1995, I stayed with locals while travelling in Northern Finland. Increasingly excited to learn more about my Finnish roots (Lepisto means “grove of Alder trees” in Finnish), I had been raised with sauna in my childhood home. The most memorable...
Psychedelics have undergone a radical shift in public perception. Until recently, these compounds were viewed by many as an illicit leftover of the counterculture of the 60’s and 70’s. Promising clinical trials, documentaries like Fantastic Fungi, and books like How...