In Giving Thanks depression grief mental health Oct 11, 2024

We have so much to be thankful for. As I navigate this transition with my mom, I am leaning into love, thanks, gratitude, grace, and mercy as much as I can. Making each moment last while we have them with each other.

In preparation for her passing, I was given a book to read called ...

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7 Powerful Reasons to attend the Mind Body Soul Retreat anxiety bipolar disorder cancer depression functional medicine mental health mindfulness natural health naturopathic medicine spirituality Sep 27, 2024

Fall Equinox is a time to attune to abundance on all levels while allowing your intuitive channels to be cleared, honoured, and activated. 
Join Dr. Chris and co-facilitators at the Mind, Body, Soul retreat October 18-20, 2024 in Canmore – there are a few spots remaining and...

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Basic Steps to Guide Your Health anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Jun 24, 2024

The Naturopathic Basic Treatment Guidelines are your comprehensive guide to optimizing health and well-being through natural practices. These guidelines support various body systems with simple yet effective routines rooted in naturopathic principles, enhancing natural healing, boosting immunity,...

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Energy Givers vs. Energy Robbers anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Jun 19, 2024

Everyone has stress in their life.  The important thing is to bring awareness to what causes you to move into a sympathetic (ie stress) state and use tools (like the mindful 4R approach, journalling, exercise, etc) to help recenter yourself. A helpful practice is the Energy Givers/Robbers...

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What a Difference 30 Years Can Make anxiety bipolar disorder depression mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Jun 13, 2024

What a difference 30 years can make! If you would have told my younger self that I would be in the position I am today – I would not have believed you. You see, 30 years ago on Jun 9, 1994 I attempted suicide (the 1st of 3 attempts). It was a fateful day in my life in more ways than one....

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Graduation: A New Beginning anxiety bipolar disorder depression mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Jun 06, 2024

Our son is graduating from Grade 12 this year and will be embarking on his university journey starting at the University of Alberta in September studying International Business. I thought I would share a commencement speech by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen that resonated with me...

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5 Steps to Liver Detoxification anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Oct 10, 2023

If you go into a health food store, you will find many types of detoxification kits: heavy metal, liver, bowel, kidney and more. I recommend that you do detoxification or cleansing programs under the supervision of a naturopathic doctor. To assess the need to do a detoxification program, complete...

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Down and Out in Paris and London anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Oct 10, 2023

Prior to going to Paris & London for my first time in 1993 I decided to read George Orwell’s book “Down and out in Paris and London” – the book is part memoir about Orwell’s slip into homelessness. It opened my eyes to how quickly this can happen. As someone who...

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The Road to Recovery anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Oct 10, 2023

The sole reason I became a naturopathic doctor was that when I was struggling with my illness, there weren’t many natural mental health experts in practice. Now, many years later, I have made it my life’s work to help those who are struggling with their mental health using natural...

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Childhood conditions & Adult Mental Health anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Oct 10, 2023

Virtually everything that is “wrong with you” or “wrong with your patients” began as a compensation, as a survival mechanism in childhood. Therefore, it deserves nothing but respect and compassion. And by that I mean not only dysfunctional patterns and behaviours, I also...

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What can we learn from Chimpanzees? anxiety bipolar disorder depression functional medicine mental health natural health naturopathic medicine Oct 10, 2023

Our society is suffering. Mental health issues are on the rise amongst all age groups. In a recent article about loneliness Dr. Chris,ND offered a powerful reframe to this question: On a broader societal level, in which way is loneliness among our youth harming our communities and...

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