It’s Winter, a time to love up, rug up and stay warm. Here are a few tips from our Herbalist, Tamara to keep you nourished and vibrant this winter. Give back to yourself Winter is a unique time where we can spend some time reflecting and dropping in. The first […]
WORDS: Jessica Scott-Young | Nutritionist Constantly tired? Don’t feel refreshed? Feel like one more request or commitment will tip you over the edge? It is fair to say, you are likely struggling with burnout. If you are feeling exhausted, depleted and mentally distant, you are not alone. We are all […]
WORDS: Tamara Welsh | Western Herbal Medicine What comes to mind when you think about stress and its impact on cognition? Interestingly, short-term episodes of stress can actually increase cognitive function allowing us to react in an appropriate way, quickly and concisely to the stressor. I’m sure you’ve heard of […]
WORDS: Jessica Scott-Young | Nutritionist Feeling sluggish?A bit fatigued?Struggling to lose weight?Noticed your hair is thinning or falling out? These are all signs it could be time to get your thyroid checked. May is Thyroid Awareness Month so what better time to discuss a topic that is near to my […]
WORDS: TAMARA WELSH | Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner Having a few simple herbal remedies on hand during the cooler months can make a big difference when those colds and flu’s come knocking at your door. Intervening early is key when warding off winter bugs with herbal medicine so make sure […]
WORDS: Tamara Walsh | Clinical Herbalist When scientists mapped the human genome back in the early 2000’s it was thought that we would finally be able to understand why particular people got particular diseases or “crack the disease code”. Scientists hoped to be able to see that one or two […]