World Sleep Day is the 13th and it’s given me pause to reflect. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I didn’t sort out my sleep issues earlier.  My whole life up until 7 years ago I suffered from poor sleep and daytime exhaustion that eventually crescendoed into full blown severe insomnia.    I always thought that my sleep was unchangeable, this was just the way it was and I’d have to suck it up.  When I finally treated my insomnia, I learned so much about sleep and disc

Endometriosis is more than “just bad cramps”... It’s pain with intercourse and fertility challenges. It’s painful peeing, constipation, bloating, and diarrhea. It’s chronic fatigue and pelvic pain. It’s having to miss work or school because of severe period pain. It’s extremely impactful on our physical and mental health, social wellbeing and quality of life. Endometriosis is when abnormal tissue that is very similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside  the uter

What is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy (RLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses low levels of red light that are then absorbed into your cells and tissue. This promotes healing, reduces pain, can enhance your overall health, and has reportedly reduced wrinkles, scars, redness, and acne. Redlight Therapy with Acupuncture In acupuncture, red light is used to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body, increasing the production of collagen and elastin and increa

by Talia Shapero, Certified Adult Sleep Coach   On Sunday, March 8th, we turn the clocks forward and jump start our afternoon and evening light exposure. As someone who feels the urge to hibernate in the winter when the sun goes down, most of me welcomes this change, BUT I’m also acutely aware of how the shift disrupts my sleep, alertness levels, digestion, and even mood. And I know I’m not the only one. Twice a year, when the clocks move forward or back, my clients often com

Let’s be honest: the newborn days are beautiful… and  they can be absolutely brutal. You’re recovering, adjusting, and running on fumes, all while trying to decipher why your tiny human is crying (again). If you’ve ever stood in your living room at 3AM whispering “Why won’t you just sleep?” , you’re not alone. And I want you to know: there are simple tools that can help. These are the 5 “S” strategies, originally introduced by Dr. Harvey Karp in his book The Happiest Baby on

There are many approaches used in detoxification, but let me bust a myth for you. Detox does not have to be hard. You don’t have to take a bunch of supplements, be on a juice cleanse, or do cold plunges. How do you know if you need to detox? You may be experiencing; ●      Acne ●      Fatigue ●      Eczema ●      Food sensitivities ●      Brain fog ●      Headaches ●      Anxiety ●      Digestive issues  It can be easy to do with these 5 steps; 1.     High fibre diet:  Eating

Some supportive words from our pediatric sleep consultant. Know that you're not alone, and you are supported!

Valentine’s Day often highlights our relationships with others—but what about the relationship we have with ourselves? As a psychotherapist, I see so many folks who are quick to offer kindness and care to others, but struggle to extend the same grace and warmth to themselves. Kristin Neff, a leading researcher in the study of self-compassion, reminds us that being kind to ourselves isn’t self-indulgence or a warm and fuzzy feeling, but an act of emotional resilience. Self-com

Dr. Shreya Batra, ND What women need to know about Cardiovascular disease. Despite being one of the most preventable diseases in the...

By Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac How do words shape the energy around a medical condition? It’s been 17 years since my endometriosis was...