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 […]
health & well being
As the Christmas season kicks in, here are some quick tips to consider:
Wishing you all health and happiness, Dr. Maria
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. […]
Vitamin D – Brains, bones and babies.
Part 1 – Brains, bones and babies. Vitamin D is VITAL for good health. It is important for brain health, thyroid health, a strong immune system and bone health. Studies have shown that pregnant women who are low in Vitamin D go on to have babies with a lower bone density than normal, so any […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring Clean
I love all the seasons for different reasons. But there is something so special about spring. The longer, lighter days. Nature waking up with yellow bursts of daffodils and trees laden with blossom. Feeling the first warm sun rays on my face. January is the worst time to make big resolutions as we are still […]