Author Archives: Greystones Health

depersonalization

Understanding Depersonalization: When You Feel Disconnected From Yourself

Imagine going through your day, but everything feels off—almost as if you’re watching yourself from a distance. Your actions, thoughts, and even surroundings seem unreal or dreamlike. This eerie sense of disconnection is known as depersonalization, a mental health condition … Read More

constipation

Understanding Constipation and How to Find Relief

Constipation is more than just an occasional inconvenience—it can significantly impact your quality of life. It’s characterized by infrequent bowel movements (usually fewer than three per week), difficulty passing stools, and symptoms like abdominal discomfort and bloating. At Greystones Health, … Read More

IBS

Is IBS Disrupting Your Life? Here’s What You Need to Know

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is more common than you might think, and it’s something our naturopathic doctors frequently address in the clinic. If you’ve been dealing with constant abdominal discomfort, unpredictable digestion, or the frustrating back-and-forth between constipation and diarrhea, … Read More

GERD

Say Goodbye to Heartburn: How Naturopathic Medicine Can Help You Beat GERD

If you’ve ever felt that familiar burning sensation in your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), often referred to as heartburn or acid reflux, is one of the most common digestive concerns out there. But … Read More

brain fog

Understanding Brain Fog During Perimenopause: You’re Not Alone

If you’re a woman in your mid-40s and have noticed that you’re experiencing more brain fog or having a harder time with memory recall, you’re not alone. As your body undergoes hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause, it’s common to … Read More

weight gain

Weight Gain During Menopause

If you are a woman in your 40s and you’ve noticed your weight creeping up (especially in the belly area), no matter how hard you try to diet and exercise, this may be related to your hormones. Weight gain during … Read More

vaginal dryness

Vaginal Dryness: Why did nobody tell me

We’ve started a blog and video series called “Why did nobody tell me?” which is aimed at providing information around health topics that have symptoms that are not talked about enough.  This month we are focusing on perimenopause/menopause support and … Read More

perimenopause

Perimenopause: Why did no one tell me

One of the most common phrases we’ve heard from people is “why did no one tell me?”.  And this holds very true for perimenopause/menopause.  There is still a lot of confusion around when menopause starts and what symptoms are associated … Read More

diabetes risk

Shining a light on diabetes risk

There is a new study out that now that suggests exposure to light at night can increase a person’s diabetes risk.  More specifically, there is a rough timeframe for light exposure that can increase the risk.  That timeframe is between … Read More

best type of exercise

What is the best type of exercise?

There is lots of information on the internet about the appropriate length of time for exercise, which type burns the most fat, and how often you should exercise for.  When working with patients, our naturopathic doctors often get asked what … Read More