And dying of a broken heart is real. As a hospital doctor, I saw two cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart Syndrome. It occurs after a significant stressor, either physical or emotional, and changes the structure of the heart. Both of my patients had been bereaved. Emotions affect the body and can […]
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Change of Season
As the season changes, so too do our health needs. Early autumn is actually a great time to do a gentle detox and reset. In no particular order here are some of my tips for Autumn: Start supplementing with Vitamin D and Magnesium as a minimum. Wishing you health and happiness, Dr. Maria
Alcohol
I find it interesting how certain foods have become vilified in today’s society, while others are given a free pass, such as alcohol. Where to start with the effects of alcohol? Let’s look at what it does on a micronutrient level. Alcohol has been shown to significantly increase the loss of vitamin C through the […]
My interview with Julie Ryan
Recently I had a pleasure of being a guest on the “Ask Julie Ryan” show. We discussed the gut instinct in Medicine, the power of gut feelings in diagnosis, the importance of a good death and the value of compassionate palliative care among other topics. You can listen to the interview on the “Ask Julie […]
Oxytocin
Have you heard of oxytocin? It’s also known as the love hormone or cuddling chemical! Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter that is made in the brain. It gets released when we do certain things such as: The beauty of oxytocin is that it is a quick and natural buffer to our stress hormone, cortisol. […]
BRIGHT EYES
Here’s a quick one both to read and to do. I have spoken before about the benefits of getting exposure to morning light Night and Day. Well, for the days when a morning walk is not possible and time is short, here is a quick and effective alternative. On waking, BEFORE, looking at any phone […]
It’s the little things that count.
A dear friend of mine, D, was recently unwell. She was still trying to push on with her daily work and ended up with a pneumonia. Although I am not her doctor, I gave her strict instructions that she was to rest completely and some advice on how to get well. When I went to […]
Sleep like a baby
When we have had a great night’s sleep, we often say we “slept like a baby”. However, many a new mother will question the truth of this saying when they struggle with their baby’s sleep. We have looked previously at how establishing a good sleep pattern starts in the morning through exposure to natural light. […]
My Interview with Dr. Jenny Goodman
My interview with Dr. Jenny Goodman
My interview with Karen Maloney on the Curiosity & Consciousness Podcast
Karen Maloney is the INSIDE OUT Coach, Well Being Facilitator and Coach, Energy Practitioner and Podcast Host. Some of the topics we touch on include: Karen and I had a great conversation on these topics and more. You can listen to the interview on Apple podcast or on Karen’s website: https://www.karenmaloney.com/podcast/ To learn more about […]