Embracing Fear
In Blog #67 we went through how fear comes from the response of the amygdala and for the benefit of our survival. Fear is instinctual. In this Blog I want to touch on the topic of how we could embrace fear. In Blog 67 we touched on that fight, flight, freeze is instinctual. Generally speaking […]
Surrendering to Fear
The feelings of fear come from the reptilian part of the brain called the amygdala. It is a behaviour the is instinctual. It was instinct and instinct alone that made us search for food, shelter, and a suitable mate. Day by day year by year season by season the behaviours repeat because the instinct worked […]
Fat and Depression Link
Depression can be described as a mood, a state of being, or energy level that includes a lack of motivation, a sense of hopelessness, and a lack of physical energy. Depression can be associated with a variety of nutritional deficiencies; there are common symptom and they occur in both young or old. It is not […]
Fat and Brain Link
Did you know that your brain is comprised of over 50% fat? I have seen research that quotes 70%. Fat got a dirty name in the 1980’s and I am not sure why. But here is what you need to know about fat and how it operates for your brain and in the body. Lipids […]
Fat Myths
Who started the myth about fat is bad? Not sure but is started sometime in the 80’s. After the myth started the word fat has such negative connotations in our culture that many of us shy away from foods that contain it. The products that are “low in fat” usually contain extra sugar. Dietary fat […]
Healthy Gut
A quick overview on the question, what is a healthy gut? A healthy gut should include discussions on microbiome, and transit time. Considering that your gut is responsible for controlling digestion, boosting immune function, regulating your mental health, preventing disease, and maintaining your overall health, it is a pretty important organ! Your gut microbiome starts […]
Probiotic Myths
The myth about probiotics! Have you ever walked into a store and tried to figure out which probiotic, what billion of what strain is the correct dose or what about those that are in the fridge and those that are on the shelf. Tough decision without the facts and understanding that not all probiotics are […]
ASD and the Gut
Scientists have found a “definitive association” between gut bacteria and autism spectrum disorder. The relationship between the gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been identified through new technology. In a study published in the scientific journal, Nature Neuroscience, scientists claim to have made a “definitive association” between temporal changes in gut microbiome composition […]
Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Honestly, I would like to be around the conference table when things related to mental health get a name. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), really? I have had many conversations with kids when they are so deflated, “I have a disorder they will say.” I tell them hog wash! Don’t listen to that talk, you are […]
Healing the Body and Mind
I always tell all my clients that a diagnosis is not for life, or better yet not a life sentence. Changes can happen but it can be lots of hard work to get there. The healing of body and mind from trauma is an individual one. You need a therapist that is a good fit, […]
What is Pre-Verbal Trauma?
There is a little whisper of what is called pre-verbal trauma, things that happen before you have the ability to communicate verbally. Experiences that could be involved are problematic birth, inattentive parent, physical abuse, poverty, or neglect. Like most women who have had multiple pregnancy and delivery stories we can all attest that no two […]
Effects of Trauma on the Body
Well, it’s a heavy topic but a necessary one, trauma has many effects in the body, links to autoimmune, gut health, physical pain and emotional pain, suffering within the person and extending outside to all their relationships. It takes a toll on everyone and everything. The first key of healing is calming yourself, containing the […]