Can hypnosis be therapeutic, help with sad and anxious feelings, relieve pain, help you lose weight, improve your sleep, enhance fertility, or even alleviate your fears? These commonly asked questions about hypnosis can be answered in one word: yes....
The short answer is no. That said, your stress reaction over a prolonged period can impact your fertility negatively. The good news is that it doesn’t have to. Several years ago I picked up Kelly McGonigal’s book,...
The benefits of good sleep on overall health are well-known. Healthy sleep habits contribute emotional and physical well-being. Sleep disorders can contribute to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glucose dysregulation, and mood disorders. If sleep is compromised, our ability...
Dairy in the Fertility Diet Many couples facing infertility have turned their attention to the “fertility diet”. The fertility diet originates from the Nurses’ Health II Study, which is the largest ever prospective study on women’s risk factors for...
As a certified Arvigo® practitioner and Level 1 self-care teacher of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, I talk to many women about their menstrual cycle and how it affects their lives and their fertility. One part...
MEDITATING ON POMEGRANATE SEEDS One of my favourite ways to meditate is to stand at the kitchen counter and release pomegranate seeds from the fruit. Sometimes it doesn’t settle me, but there are times where mindfully working with...
Buying organic food is expensive and it is hard to know if it is necessary when trying to conceive. While there are studies that show that occupational exposure to pesticides can compromise fertility in both men and women,...
In the spring issue of our newsletter, I wrote about one of the causes of hip pain, when the sacroiliac (SI) ligaments in the pelvic region have been stressed. Something I’ve come to notice with my female patients is...
I was in New Hampshire in October, immersed in teaching and training as a Self-Care teacher in the Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy®. As a self care teacher, I can teach a 2.5 day training that explains why...
In October 2017, an updated Cochrane review was released, addressing the question “Is acupuncture or acupressure useful in inducing labour”. The answer is “Sorta”. The evidence shows that acupuncture can help the cervix to change within 24 hours....
Me: I just had a brilliant idea! Close friend: Oh no you don’t! You can’t do that. Let me explain to you all the ways this can go so horribly wrong… Have you ever had a...
October 15 marked Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day. Whether you’ve had a pregnancy loss, infant loss or loss of a potential life (with the onset of your period month after month), I honour your struggle. Your friends, family,...
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between the way I treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with Chinese herbs compared to the formulas my patients have taken elsewhere in the past with limited improvement. If you are taking or...
Although nutritional supplements should be individualized, there are some supplements that can benefit most people. A woman’s nutritional needs are different than a man’s and an individual’s needs vary depending on a their stage of life. Here are some...
Have you ever wondered what to expect during your first appointment with a hypnotist? I cannot speak for all hypnotists; this post is primarily about my approach with a little about general practice, INTAKE Most practitioners, whether...
