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The Impact of Hormone Imbalance on Mental Health

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:19:24 +0000

Book Now Introduction to Hormones and Mental Health Understanding hormones and their impact on mental health is increasingly important. Hormones are our body’s internal messengers, regulating our physiological functions and behaviours such as appetite, sleep, stress, growth, and mood. Studies corroborate that hormone fluctuations can directly impact mental health, leading to conditions like mood disorders,… Read More »The Impact of Hormone Imbalance on Mental Health

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Find Joy During a Pandemic

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:20:33 +0000

With everything that 2020 has thrown at us, you may feel like everything has gone a bit sideways. And in many ways it has. But this year has also turned out to be more about appreciating what we have instead of wanting for more, hasn’t it? My partner and I very much appreciate each other… Read More »Find Joy During a Pandemic

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How to Cope With Stress to Relieve Anxiety

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:27:38 +0000

Book Now Are your coping mechanisms maxed out? Relieve anxiety with these techniques As a population, we are overwhelmed with too many demands on our time. Only you know what is stressing you out. Maybe it’s your family, boss, finances, job security, or school. Whatever it is, there may be steps that you can take… Read More »How to Cope With Stress to Relieve Anxiety

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Are You Getting Enough Healthy Sleep?

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0000

Book Now Cleaning up your sleep routine will improve your mental health Have you ever felt a little cranky and irritable after a restless night? When we are sleep-deprived, we have a hard time coping with what the day throws at us. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many of us have trouble… Read More »Are You Getting Enough Healthy Sleep?

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Anxiety, Neurotransmitters and Your Brain

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:35:54 +0000

Book Now The Production and Function of Key Anti-Anxiety Neurotransmitters Many factors are involved in healthy brain function, and that may, therefore, affect anxiety: Neurotransmitter Balance Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that help regulate brain function. The most relevant ones for anxiety include serotonin (happy), GABA (calm), and dopamine (reward). Serotonin Surprisingly, your gut makes 80-90%… Read More »Anxiety, Neurotransmitters and Your Brain

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Diet and Anxiety: Is What You Eat Contributing to Your Anxiety?

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:35:00 +0000

Book Now Diet and Anxiety: A Vital Link Several aspects of your diet may affect your anxiety. A high-fat or high-carbohydrate diet can lead to an unbalanced gut microbiome and mineral deficiencies. Because there is a vital connection between our gut and brain, food plays a substantial role in our mental health (1). A healthy… Read More »Diet and Anxiety: Is What You Eat Contributing to Your Anxiety?

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The Surprising Impact of Hormonal Balance on Anxiety

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:29:34 +0000

Book Now Hormones can have a massive impact on anxiety. Women may notice a correlation between their stress and anxiety levels and pivotal points of their menstrual cycle, illustrating the link between hormonal balance and mood. Hormonal balance impacts anxiety in a few ways: The symptoms of a hormonal imbalance are varied and can include:… Read More »The Surprising Impact of Hormonal Balance on Anxiety

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Anger Management

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:45:36 +0000

Anger or Irritability Ruining Your Relationships? By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Cranky, angry, irritable, short-tempered, call it what you will but it’s not necessarily just your personality, in fact, most often it’s not. There are real physical explanations as to why you may feel anger and be yelling at your spouse or your kids.… Read More »Anger Management

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Healthy Libido

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:45:41 +0000

Low Sex Drive? How to Maintain a Healthy Libido for Women What is Sex Drive or Libido? Sex drive is the urge to engage in sexual activity. Libido in women is dictated by two main physical influences: a) hormones like estrogen, testosterone and oxytocin and b) brain chemicals called neurotransmitters like dopamine. What Causes Low… Read More »Healthy Libido

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Tired: Hitting the Snooze Button?

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:31:21 +0000

Suffering from Morning Sluggishness or Feeling Tired? Assuming you have had at least 7 hours of good quality sleep, you shouldn’t wake up feeling tired each morning. If the quality of your sleep is poor, there are several factors that contribute to this: caffeine intake, bladder irritation, prostate problems, hypoglycemia, and stress to name a… Read More »Tired: Hitting the Snooze Button?

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