Another year is screaming to an end and it is so easy to get caught up in the “busy-ness” of end-of-year commitments and deadlines (many of which are boss-imposed or maybe even self-imposed). Then you fall into the holidays exhausted, stressed and possibly even sick. Maybe you get a chance to have a break or … Read more
Happiness is something we all strive for but sometimes struggle to find. For most of us, there will be times when we feel a bit sad or “flat”, lacking in energy and motivation or feeling a bit at odds with the world. For some of us this may extend to depression, weepiness and despair. These … Read more
And so another year draws to a close and it’s been a difficult year for many. I understand now why my parents used to say that the years just seem to fly by. As a child the holidays seemed endless and the days full of promise. But as you get older (and certainly since the … Read more
I’ve written in an earlier blog about anxiety…its signs and symptoms and possible causes. I now want to explain my naturopathic approach to helping someone with anxiety. There is so much that can be done naturopathically beyond pharmaceutical medication and psychology. Most often, my clients will have already seen a GP. This is a good … Read more
Anxiety is one of the most common health issues I see in my naturopathic clinic. It’s a horrible problem to suffer from. In its extreme, anxiety can be debilitating and really impact on your ability to function and your enjoyment of life. As a naturopath, my goal is to identify the many possible causes and … Read more
I recently wrote a blog asking the question… Are you depressed? I outlined some of the symptoms of depression and some of the factors that can contribute to your depression. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression you may be interested to know that there are many things you can do to improve your situation. Psychological … Read more
Have you been diagnosed with depression or do you know someone who has been diagnosed with depression or takes anti-depressants? Do you know someone who you suspect could be depressed? Just a few of the signs that depression could be a part of your health picture include: a notable loss of interest or pleasure in … Read more