By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Feeling exhausted, unmotivated and emotional can easily be viewed as depression, but if it is following a long period of high stress, your response may be more physiological than psychological. If you’re like many women I’ve worked with, basic testing wth you doctor has likely come back all normal, and you’ve been offered …
Feeling Irritable? It’s not all in your head
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Many women I have spoken with over the years list irritability as one of the complaints that brings them to a naturopathic consult. First of all, this is a common response to being overwhelmed in life - too many demands and not enough time for self-care. Building in some regular time for yourself can make a big impact on …
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What affects hormone balance?
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND As an ND with a main clinical focus on hormone balance, most people find it very interesting that we don’t dive right into supplements and support for hormones first. In fact, we get MUCH better and lasting results when we take a look at your overall health, and start upstream - stress levels, gut function, toxin …
3 Steps to Beat Winter Inertia and Get Your Health Back On Track
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Let's talk about the winter blah’s, because it happens to most of us during the dark winter days. We're less likely to be inspired to exercise, we can't stop eating sugar and carbs, and we start to feel low and run-down. This inevitably leads us to feeling defeated and unmotivated about health, self-care and wellness. The …
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Is Your Thyroid Functioning Optimally?
Thyroid issues are extremely common in women, and low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism is a chronic health condition that is both under-diagnosed and under-treated. This article is meant to inform you about signs and symptoms of low thyroid function, and how it is treated. Do you experience any of the following? Are you tired, sluggish in …
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Practicing Self-Care – and a CHALLENGE!
By Dr. Shawna Darou, ND This is a short article and a reminder of the importance of self-care. We all have so many expectations of ourselves in a day, and it can become difficult to take care of the basics. Right now, I would like you to take a step back and take a close look at your self-care. Pretend that you are watching from a distance. …
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What are early signs of Burnout?
Burnout is something I've been talking a lot about in clinic, online and in conversations with colleagues. It seems as if our non-stop, high-pressure days are really beginning to take a toll. What's going on behind the stress? When stress levels are persistently high, every body system is impacted and even more importantly the mechanisms of rest, …
Morning Routine to Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity
Is a morning routine the secret to health, reduced stress and vitality? I’ve been listening to lots of podcasts lately, and have found it so interesting that many inspirational people have a dedicated morning routine. As a busy doctor and mom, I know it sounds crazy to add one more thing to your list of things to do each day. What I’ve learned is …
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Scientifically proven ways to change your life in less than 30 minutes a day
After a few years of feeling off balance, any of us are looking for a fresh start or a way to renew our health. It can seem overwhelming to take on a whole new lifestyle – better nutrition, cutting out sugar, regular exercise, getting to bed earlier, etc. What I suggest as a starting point is to just choose one thing to begin with, and commit to …