Radio Naturopath Episode 415: Health Benefits of the Outdoors, the Beach, and Vitamin D

This week I talked about how it's helpful to get away to Florida. We also talked about specific health benefits of both being outdoors and the beach, which are similar. You breathe better, improve neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, have better mood and sleep, and more! We also talked about the heatlh benefits of vitamin D.

Radio Naturopath Episode 382: Help for Seasonal Affective Disorder, Embrace the Darkness

So, of course, the topic of the week is Seasonal Affective Disorder, since those who suffer, probably are right now. We talked about diagnosis, possible medications, melatonin, exercise, and lightbox therapy. We also talked about embracing the season, like the Danish tradition of Hygge, hunkering down and getting cozy! I've been doing plenty of that. We also talked about why it's important to actually embrace darkness, the ways that it's good for your health. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 276: Dexamethasone and the President; How to Stay Healthy in the Autumn; Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

This week I talked about dexamethasone, the drug that may well be affecting the president's behavior. I explained what steroid are, the different types, and how they affect the body. I also talked about potential harm of this drugs. 

Today is October 12, the second Monday in October. It's Canadian Thanksgiving! I talked about that and its origins, and about celebrating it in Canada when I was there.  

I also talked about some ways to stay healthy in the autumn. Food, exercise, rest , hygiene!

Radio Naturopath Episode 198: Eating in Moderation; More Natural Help for Parkinson's; Exercise for the Time Crunched and Uninspired

You've got ALL those holiday goodies, now what? Some advice on taking it slow and eating in moderation! We had a call-in about natural help for Parkinson's, so we talked about antioxidants for the brain, exercise, and heavy metal toxicity. Plus, some tips for exercise for the time-crunched and uninspired, which we will continue next year!