To continue from our previous post, this week we are talking about resources for women who are in perimenopause or menopause. Below are some suggestions from our Toronto Naturopath to help reduce or manage symptoms. Dietary changes The best … Read More
Perimenopause vs Menopause – which are you experiencing?
Perimenopause vs Menopause There are a lot of questions around menopause, so we asked our Toronto Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Francesca Reis, to provide us with some answers. Menopause officially occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period in … Read More
Can you really have a food addiction?
If you haven’t heard the latest news in research, highly processed foods (HPFs) can lead to a food addiction. While this process is still being investigated, it appears that HPFs have an ability to rapidly release high amounts of fat … Read More
It’s all about the barley
Last week we were talking about ways to stretch your dollar when grocery shopping. This week let’s talk about an underappreciated grain that doesn’t seem to get consumed as often as it used to – barley. Now, before we talk … Read More
Easy Healthy Holidays
It’s that time of year when we start getting together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays, and given that celebratory plans needed to be put on hold during the pandemic, this year is likely to be especially festive. … Read More
There’s Good Reason Why Hard Thinking Makes You Tired
Have you ever thought about why hard thinking makes you feel exhausted? According to researchers at Pitié-Salpêtrière University in Paris, when you spend extended periods of time engaging in mentally draining activities, you trigger the build up of a chemical … Read More
How Does Insomnia Therapy Work?
What is insomnia? It can be defined as sleeping too much or not enough, as well as sleep interruptions throughout the night. How does insomnia therapy work? Our Toronto Psychotherapist Montana who is part of our Greystones Health team will … Read More
How Mindfulness Can Increase Sleep Quality
This week we will be speaking to our Toronto Psychotherapist Montana who is a part of our team at Greystones Health on further tips to increase your quality of sleep. We will first ask Montana about how mindfulness in everyday … Read More
How can you increase sleep quality?
Have you ever had those sleepless nights when you are wondering how you can get even a wink of sleep? It turns out that there are some tips that can help increase your overall quality of sleep. We are here … Read More
What is Mindful Eating?
Have you ever stressed over including that salad into at least one of your daily meals? Studies show that mindful eating may be the key to appreciating and eating meals without feeling rushed or stressed. According to the Harvard Medical … Read More