Have you ever wondered why some people instinctively become angered when provoked while others become frozen in silence or burst into tears? There is a story (author unknown) that I came across that gives some insight into our own response when we get pushed, stressed or squeezed. “You are holding a cup of coffee when […]
It is incredible how adaptive and responsive the human body is. We are wired to navigate through the ups and downs of life and to come out stronger, wiser and more resilient. There are plenty of examples in your life when you can recall stress fuelling physical, emotional or personal growth. Your body was designed […]
Life is constantly changing and, in order to survive, we must adapt to what’s going on around us and within us. Any change (positive or negative) can cause varying degrees of stress that can affect us physically, mentally or emotionally. We perceive our world through the nervous system. The nervous system is responsible for the […]
It has been about 3 months since we’ve been on “high alert” receiving new information, warnings and regulations that are altering the way we live and interact with each other and our environment. It seems each day we are being told how we are to best conduct ourselves in order to keep ourselves and those […]
I honestly have no concept of dates anymore. For me, there is little difference to it being a Tuesday or a Saturday! My office has been closed since March 18th. In the past 6 weeks I have been oscillating between moments of feeling deep sadness and moments of being overcome with awe and gratitude. I […]
It has been a week since I closed the office and, like most, I’m not used to staying home all day. My routine of serving my patients was interrupted and replaced with a combination of watching the news and Netflix! While it is important to stay informed it is also important to shift your focus […]