10 Holiday Hacks to Relieve Stress – the Naturopathic Way!

On , In Body
Red holiday wreath on a wood background, highlighting holiday hacks to relieve stress over the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time for many of us, financially, emotionally, and mentally. Holiday shopping, or not being able to shop, family visits, cooking, cleaning, and the general state of year-end can bring about higher cortisol levels, sensations of depletion, inability to sleep, low energy and so much more. Below, find some easy-to-follow,…

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Benefits of Social Connection – a Pillar of Health

On , In Soul
a group watching the sunset on a hike promoting social connection, with yellows and oranges over mountains in the background

Our health and wellness is dependant on the major pillars of health. Depending on the model that you choose, social connection should always be included as an important pillar. Looking ahead in 2023, with the bulk of the pandemic nearly behind us, Mind Body Soul Integrative Clinic and our team have been reflecting upon how…

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Don’t Suffer With SAD, Natural Medicine Can Help!

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Woman with shoulder length blonde hair and eyes closed sitting in bright light; relating to light therapy for SAD.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a type of depression that is brought on by a change in the seasons. SAD begins around the same time each year. It starts in the fall as the days start getting shorter, and it is alleviated in the spring when the sun shines longer during the…

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Nature-based therapy: Forest bathing for women with breast cancer

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Lush green forest trail with mountains in background and sun peeking through trees, highlighting the benefits of forest bathing and breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second highest cause of female cancer mortality.1 Nature-based therapies (NBT) such as forest bathing (aka forest therapy or FT) shows promising research in its ability to upregulate the immune system in women with breast cancer. While most of us intuitively feel better…

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