by kavita | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Urban Wellness
By Kiara Tsagkaris, Registered Psychotherapist (Q). A Queer Guide to Surviving the Holidays The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, family gatherings, and shared traditions. But for many queer people, it can also bring unique...
by kavita | Nov 6, 2024 | Acupuncture, Blog, Health, Holistic, Mental Health, Seasonal Living, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP Finding Light in the Dark: How Acupuncture Can Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Tis’ the season…as the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many of us experience a dip in mood and energy — a phenomenon known as...
by kavita | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Urban Wellness
By Kiara Tsagkaris, Registered Psychotherapist (Q). Reconnecting with Sexuality After Traumatic Experiences: Trauma can affect all aspects of our lives, from job performance, to relationships and sexuality. Reconnecting with sexuality after traumatic...
by kavita | May 16, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Prevention, Recipe
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Helping patients achieve their optimal mental health is a very important part of Dr. Mary’s practice. Addressing mental emotional aspects of mental health as well as offering optimal nutritional...
by kavita | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog, Exercise, Health, Holistic, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Posture, Practitioners, Prevention, Seasonal Living, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness, Yoga
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND IBS symptoms generally occur in response to some kind of trigger, which is often dietary or stress related. While emotional conflict and stress do not cause IBS, they are common triggers for IBS symptoms. In a person with IBS, the...
by kavita | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Exercise, Health, Holistic, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Posture, Practitioners, Prevention, Seasonal Living, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness, Yoga
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND March is National Nutrition Month! It can be difficult to wade through the many popular diets we see in the media. In this article, I will break down some popular nutritional programs, highlighting the potential benefits of each. I...