Trauma. What does this word mean to you? Does it trigger fear, anxiety, guilt, sadness? My best guess is everyone who reads this has a...

Imagine your life changing in an instant. Moments that seem to last for hours in which you become completely paralyzed in fear and shock....

Did you know that your medication might be damaging your thyroid?! Yep, unfortunately it’s true. What’s even more unfortunate is many...

I’m running the risk here of sounding like a broken record, but this is important. There is not a one size fits all when it comes to...

As a naturopathic doctor, I often get asked what the best diet is. For such a straightforward question the answer is surprisingly complex....

Feeling anxious? Having a few bad nights of sleep? Wondering if those benzodiazepine medications you hear all about will solve your...

Childhood is supposed to be a time of joyfulness and cheer. A time of imagination and play, where the world is full of endless...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) an immunological disorder? What?! There is a HUGE connection between immune dysfunction,...

I recently wrote an article about how the typical teen diet can impact mental health. I realize it might have you feeling a bit nervous....

Taco bell, pizza, french fries, chips, soda…delicious, nutritious (?) .... and familiar? If you know teenagers, or were one yourself,...

One out of five teenagers suffers from a mental health condition. That’s according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), but...

Imagine this: You go to give your picky eater, ultra-sensitive to smells, textures… you name it… kiddo his medicine. Not only does he...

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be a debilitating and life altering disorder for people. It is initially caused by exposure to a...

Heard that a gluten-free, casein-free diet can be helpful in kids with autism, but not sure if it’s worth the hassle? I get it, dairy...

Did you know that kids with autism are 3 times more likely than neurotypical kids to have chronic constipation or diarrhea? This isn’t...

1. Turn off all electronics at least 1 hour before bedtime. This includes avoiding the use of television, computers, tablets, and...

In part 1 of this series, I talked about the connection between inflammation and mental health disorders, and shared several studies...

Inflammation seems to be a hot (pun intended) topic these days. Everyone’s talking about anti-inflammatory diets and supplements. There’s...

Did you know that mental health disorders are the most common diseases of childhood? Pretty shocking right? Unfortunately, it’s true. It...

You wouldn’t think this should be a question you have to ask yourself, but unfortunately it is……. Consider this scenario. Your child has...