Don’t Ignore the Signs of Anxiety

 As a person with anxiety, I often get anxious about writing. Specific questions rush my mind, sometimes affecting my body and writing. – What message am I trying to send? – Will others understand it? – What if I am misunderstood? – Will people get the point, and perhaps my

Seven Great Habits That Will Help Boost Your Mood

 Low mood is a serious subject. When left unchecked, low mood impacts everything up to and including general quality of life. So, if you are feeling down or anxious, it’s time to do something about it. While the motivation might not always be there, that shouldn’t stand in the way

Beating pandemic induced insomnia

 Insomnia is the inability to get to sleep or to stay asleep. This can often be caused by stress or anxiety, so it is no surprise that more people than ever before are suffering from it during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are five top tips to help you beat pandemic

Avoiding videogame addiction in children

 QUESTION Dear Adele Our two children, ages nine and 12 seem to spend a lot of their free time playing video games or on apps on their smart phones. We are beginning to wonder if they might be getting addicted. We also are unsure what is a reasonable amount of

Anxiety is the real Dementor

 Remember in Harry Potter, those creatures called the Dementors that sucked the happiness out of people everywhere they went? They remind me of anxiety, that dreadful feeling of doom, cold sweat, raised hard rate, nausea and shallow and rapid breathing, are all symptoms of anxiety. Most people have felt anxious

Dealing with stigma and mental health

 QUESTION: Dear Adele, My teenaged son lives with anxiety and depression. Last year his physician thought he needed some time away from school. Upon his return, my son felt that many of his fellow students were avoiding him and/or judging him. Are attitudes of shame and blame common? How can

New book offers advice to ease the symptoms of stress

 By: Bal Pawa ISBN: 978-1-77164-579-9 Paperback: 336 pages Do you regularly experience pain, anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, gut issues, or other symptoms of chronic stress? The continuous and excessive release of stress hormones by the body is the reason for 75 per cent of the visits to a doctor’s

Breathing exercises to improve mental wellbeing

 Whether we are anxious or relaxed, our breathing reflects these emotions in the nervous system. Thankfully, we can change our nervous system and emotions by becoming aware of and modifying our breath through breathing exercises. Breathing exercises can promote relaxation, help reduce pain, and improve mental wellbeing. Abdominal breathing, also

Should federal employees be allowed to use CBD gummies

 The Farm Bill of 2018 was supposed to clear up everything. Industrial hemp and its derivatives, notably CBD, became legal as a result of the bill. Companies immediately went to work getting more products on the market to meet the new demand, and consumers started buying them faster than manufacturers

Can you overdose on CBD?

 With the rising popularity of CBD in the health and wellness industry also comes various concerns of the public. One of these concerns is about CBD dosage. Since CBD is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) right now, there is a lot of debate about the volume

Does CBD oil make you feel sleepy?

 CBD oil's potential to improve health and better equip people to handle medical conditions is widely getting acknowledged. Several pieces of research affirm the medicinal properties of this cannabis extract. It has emerged as an herbal alternative to treat seizures, arthritis, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and many other ailments. Look at

Natural ways to help your anxiety

 There are more people who are suffering from anxiety every year. Currently, it is estimated that 40 million people in America suffer from anxiety disorders. And more than this, it is estimated that only 36% of those who are undergoing treatment.  When you read that it isn’t surprising that people

A Functional Medicine Approach To Addressing Anxiety

 Anxiety can significantly impact your quality of life. While the conventional medicine approach focuses on balancing neurotransmitters in the brain, a Functional Medicine approach is to look for the root cause. Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that looks teaches healthcare practitioners including medical doctors to look for and

Matt Watts and Bob Martin: Still crazy after all these years

 There’s a moment in the second episode of CBC’s revived Michael: Every Day where actor and series co-creator Bob Martin’s character David Storper, while racing down a hotel hallway thieving food off a room-service cart before opting to just take the entire thing wheels and all, states how he hasn’t “had

Tara Shannon Wants to Break the Barrier Between Listening and Experiencing

 Images used courtesy of Tara Shannon. Recording session images by Ali Matthews. Have you ever experienced Inuit throat singing? I don’t mean that you have heard it somewhere or saw it performed on the stage or in film, but that you have actually experienced it? My first experience took place

What Real Inclusion Looks Like

 How community building to include kids of all abilities is important for everyone. Getting to be a valued member of their community should be the norm for all kids – but for kids with autism, it is too frequently not the case. Media stories are full of parental struggles to

Assisted Suicide for Those With Mental Illness is a Risky Proposition

 Who but those who have experienced it can appreciate the soul crushing anguish of mental illness? Afflictions of the mind can be paralyzing and fundamentally change the way we perceive ourselves (I am worthless), anticipate the future (my prospects are hopeless), and experience the world (life is unfair and unforgiving).

Acupuncture to Enhance Anti-depressant Medication: Feel Better Faster

 Depression and chronic low mood are very prevalent conditions affecting Canadians. Those diagnosed with mild to moderate forms of depression can have success with natural interventions if they are started early with good adherence to treatment. But not all cases are the same, and those diagnosed with more serious and chronic

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Michelle Cameron Coulter

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Living With Anxiety

 Anxiety: that feeling of worry, nervousness and apprehension that grabs a hold of you, shakes you up and stops you in your tracks. Anxiety is overwhelming and pervasive, leaving you frazzled, constantly over-thinking and unfocused. For some, it becomes difficult to have a normal functioning day. Anxiety can also cause

Bring on the Needles for Stress Management

 When it comes to finding the balance between work, home, family and personal obligations, feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious is unfortunately common. So much to do, so little time! While some stress is a normal part of a life, in excess it can impair productivity and, more importantly, affect our

Is Histamine Intolerance the Key to your Chronic Health Problems?

 Trying to unravel some of my client’s health issues is like looking for the proverbial needle in the haystack. Not that I am complaining—I love my job. When trying to unravel somebody's health issue I am looking to identify certain trigger factors. You are probably all familiar with my old

Heartburn: is medication your right option?

 Paul is a policy analyst working for the Government of Canada in Ottawa. With recent cut backs in his department his work load has been significantly higher over the last two years. About six months ago he began to notice what he described as heartburn. At first it was mild

Why Do I Feel So Achy, Cold and Tired?

 Photos courtesy of Dollar Photo Club Lets talk about Laura, aged 30. It’s 7 a.m. on a January morning in Orleans and Laura leaves her house, jumps into her car and starts her 45-minute drive to work into Ottawa. The mornings are really cold this time of year and although she’s

My New Years Resolution – Sleep!

 With the dawn of a new year, most of us have thoughts of making positive changes in our lives. But few think of getting more sleep. Sleep is one of the four pillars of optimal health, and more and more research is highlighting its importance as part of a healthy