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. […]
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Vitamin D
Part 2 – Vitamin D and Cholesterol. Vitamin D and cholesterol work together. As I explained last week in Part 1, we make Vitamin D from the sun. However in order to convert that sunlight into Vitamin D that the body can use, we need CHOLESTEROL. The cholesterol in our cells is the raw material […]
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 […]
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
A+ for Attitude
“You have choice. You are the master of your attitude. Choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success” – Bruce Lee I recently had the pleasure of working with one of the most remarkable patients. For Serena*, knee surgery had been a long time coming. However, until recently, it had […]
SWEATING
There are three main ways for us to get rid of toxins from the body. Through the liver/gut, through the kidneys and through the skin. The skin is a huge organ and sweating is a wonderful way to get toxins out and keep ourselves healthy. There are three main ways to sweat: There is a […]
Night and Day
When we were hunter gatherers, we would rise at dawn and be outdoors. We would bed down at sunset or just after. After sundown our only light source was fire. While society has changed vastly since then, our bodies have not, and the importance of having a day/night pattern is still paramount for our mental […]