Anxiety is an important topic to address as it is an extremely common concern in today’s society. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada, 1 in 4 Canadians will experience at least one anxiety disorder in their lifetime. It is the most common mental health concern in Canada. In practice I see it Read More …
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Top 10 herbal teas for your health
You may already be a big fan of tea but want to take your tea drinking to the next level by not only choosing based on taste but also health benefits. Tea is a great way to supplement an already healthy lifestyle. Here is my list of top 10 herbal teas for health: Top Read More …
Preventing Burnout
Preventing Burnout Since Naturopathic Doctors are trained to treat holistically, we’ll discuss how to approach preventing burnout from many angles. Perhaps the most important thing when it comes to addressing burnout is to really take a good look at your life in terms of what is filling you up & what is draining you. Read More …
Self Love: The game changer for your health
Why is it important?: When we love ourselves; we make life choices based on integrity & serving us; that not only puts us on the path toward health (i.e. right job, right relationship, right food choice), it helps teach those around us to do the same. It also indirectly teaches boundaries (when we say no Read More …
Stress: 6 Things you need to know
August 13 2018 Stress is such a big topic as it ties into so many other issues. When speaking with people, most of them have an innate awareness that whatever issue they are experiencing in some real way relates to stress. And often, I couldn’t agree more. I find that with most health concerns be Read More …
10 Tips to Grow Your Happiness by Dr. Bridget Ross, ND
August 7 2018 How do we cultivate it within us? How do we hold on to it once its here? So many people when asked what they want out of life will reply: “ I just want to be happy”. When I think about the happiest moments of my life. It is almost always experiential. I Read More …
Stress and Health (Psychology & Mental Effects)
When patients come to see me for the first time, it is often the case that they are unaware of how much their stress is playing a role in how they feel physically. Believe it or not, your emotions have very real implications on your physical body. You will never catch me saying: “it’s Read More …
Proactive vs Reactive (Know the Exact Definition)
I am realizing more & more just how much proactive vs. reactive, plays a role in every choice we make, especially those related to health. In our daily lives, we often make choices from a reactive place. We are reacting to what is coming at us. For example, 6pm dinner time – “ok, let me Read More …
Top 6 Strategies for Better Emotional Health by Dr Bridget Ross
I would have to say one of my main passions is emotional health. I love when I am working with someone & they feel heard and seen (and loved) for who they are. In that moment, time almost stands still. There may be tears, there may just be tangible weight lifted or maybe just a Read More …
Top 10 things to know before you get pregnant by Dr Bridget Ross
It’s on the mind of many women as they approach that time of feeling ready to start trying. If you want to have a baby some time soon, you want to do everything possible to ensure you & your baby are as healthy as possible. Here is a list of what to know before getting pregnant. Of Read More …