Art Therapy Opens Doors
As a certified art therapist, I of course have to open the discussion of Art Therapy. I love Art Therapy as it engages the mind and body in ways that are distinct from verbal articulation alone, it opens the door to interpret how they are feeling in a different way. This form of therapy invites […]
Internal Family Systems – Works!
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of therapeutic practice that I have been trained on and use extensively in my practice. The theory is that every person has a a protective and inner wounded parts that are led by the core Self. The model provides a framework for understanding the complex mosaic of parts […]
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health
There is a need for you to take responsibility for their own health. This means to take active measures to keep and improve your health, accept help, such as an exercise coach, or taking meditation classes and not offloading all your health responsibility onto your doctor or other professionals. This means being active in managing […]
Biochemical Individuality
and the Walsh Institute We underestimate the importance of nutrients to assure that we are well balanced, both physically and mentally. Dr. William Walsh has been researching and proving that the effects of nutrients can have a profound effect on mental health. Walsh has been studying behaviour and effects of nutrients for over 40 years. […]
Glucose – Diabetes
Gut Health and Mental Well-Being In previous Blogs I have discussed the relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing. An additional relationship we need to consider is between glucose and mood. Plus, how gut health has a connection between glucose levels and mental health! The idea should come as no surprise as the brain runs […]
Exploring Copper and Zinc:
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development. Copper interacts with Vitamin C, iron and […]
Mineral Deficiencies
Minerals are defined as those elements on the earth and thus found in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromosomes, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese’s, and selenium. What does this have to do with mental health? Minerals fulfil […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be debilitating for some. Obsessions are recurrent and intrusive thoughts, which can occur with or without compulsions. These thoughts induce anxiety, discomfort, or distress regarding unlikely consequences (an example is contracting a disease or hurting someone) and are not simply typical worries about real-life problems (e.g. friends, school). Common obsessions […]
Sunshine
The benefits of sunshine are endless so here are just a few thoughts. Sunshine is where we obtain vitamin D. This is critical because it helps the body absorb calcium. It also helps the body keep the right amount of of calcium and phosphorous in the blood. Without calcium your bones would become thin, brittle […]
Water
Water: Every single cell is made up of water including 75% of the water in our bodies. Water is critical for the life and function of the cells, tissue and organs in the body. This includes, thought process, movement, nerve function, blood circulation, temperature, dissolves minerals and nutrients, making them more accessible to the body, […]
Air
The air we breathe plays an essential role in our health. Long term exposure to polluted air can compromise the health and functioning of the cells and organs of our body, this can lead to increased susceptibility to infections and various forms of disease. In the last blog we discussed air and clean air day […]
Pick the Right Relationship
So, there is not be enough said about picking the right partner to walk through life. There is so much research and numerous books on the topic. There is a difference though with having a communication mistake and not being with the right person. I always encourage by clients to start with the free quiz, […]