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Transitioning “Back’ to a New Normal

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Christina Sutter • 0 Comments

In an ideal world that wasn’t filled with challenges, joys, stresses and never enough time we would all be able to do exactly what we wanted to do when and how we needed to. However, we do all live in a wonderfully chaotic and ever changing world and there are a few things that can truly help us... Continue Reading

And Then Came June…

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Vanessa Petit • 3 Comments

Or as the popular meme states: Welcome to level 6 of Jumanji! We are, to say the least, truly living in unprecedented times and by the time I return to the new norms of the work I love as an Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I will have been home for the duration of the... Continue Reading

3 Ways to Ground in Anxious Times

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

It’s been an unusual few months for all of us. The world is feeling a little topsy turvy and our existence has been turned on it’s head. We can been forced to shift our lives in so many different areas. The tightly woven fabric of our previous lives has been dismantled. Now, as things begin to... Continue Reading

A Mini Meditation Offering and A Couple Snack Recipes

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Jess Veltman • 0 Comments

Hello again! Jess, Naturmend’s meditation consultant, here today on the blog. I hope that you are all holding up okay during these uncertain times of isolation and physical distancing. It’s been quite the journey for us all, individually and collectively, and I hope that you have all... Continue Reading

Our Seniors & Loneliness: What You Need to Know & How You Can Help

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Dr. Nadia Mawji • 0 Comments

What You Need to Know… The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for most, thus far. We have all been impacted physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Fortunately, during this time of social & physical distancing, a lot of us are trying to stay connected over social media,... Continue Reading

5 Ways to Express Self Care

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Dr. Nadia Mawji • 0 Comments

We hear about self-care all the time. What does this look like? It doesn’t always mean a bath, a massage, a sweet treat, time with friends or time alone. But, it definitely can! To me, self-care means tending to what you need INTERNALLY. Here are my 5 tips for self-care: Set boundaries. The... Continue Reading

Naturopathic Approach to Anxiety

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dr. Courtney Babcock • 1 Comments

Heart pounding in your chest, panicky breathing, spiraling thoughts, inability to sleep, looms of doubt. These are just some of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety, on its own, is not an issue. It’s the physiologic basis of fight or flight which evolutionarily protects us. In current day,... Continue Reading

Late Night Cravings & How To Tackle Them: A Practical Guide

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

You start the day with the right intentions. You pack your healthy lunch, your healthy snacks, you look at menus before going in to dine to pick the best healthy options, and you get ready to tackle the day with grace and ease. You come home happy and complete and even prepare an after-dinner snack... Continue Reading

Be a Liver-Lover this 2020!

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

Ahhh, your liver. This crucial organ often gets the run-around in January as people proudly declare: Time for a Detox! Your liver is so important - it is in charge of removing toxins from the body, producing bile and performing essential metabolic functions. An overworked liver can represent a... Continue Reading

The Emotional Peaks And Valleys Of The Holiday Season

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Jess Veltman • 0 Comments

The holiday season is upon us and with that may come a multitude of thoughts, emotions and feelings. These may change from moment to moment, day to day, week to week. The most important thing to remember as they come and go, is to simply honour how you are feeling. What does that mean exactly?... Continue Reading

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