It may not come as a shock to know that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. What might be less easy to realize is that sleep and gut health and very interlinked. Our gut microbiome, the internal ecosystem we all have of trillions of gut bacteria, influences our ability to access quality […]
All of us are showing a lot of resilience during these COVID-19 times. Every day brings new challenges. How we will survive this pandemic depends on many factors, but it definitely depends on the level of resilience we can muster. One of the big differences between people that are more resilient and those that are less […]
Best Brain Fuel Practices There are lots of tips and tricks to aid the study process – trust me I’ve tried a lot of them! 8 years of post secondary education has taught me a few things about preparing for exams. A lot of this was trial and error…so I’m here to help give the […]
In saying ‘when you do better, you know better’, there must be an acknowledgement that doing requires an expenditure of energy. As we head into resolution season, there are some important things to know about the brain and its correlation with energy if we are to maximize and properly allocate our energetic resources. First, the […]
Low energy. Exhaustion. Fatigue. Burnout. There are many ways to describe the lack of energy and vitality that so many of us feel. Feeling tired after a poor night sleep, or a late night out, is one thing. But what about when the tiredness never lets up? When we feel like day after day we […]
Burnout is the number one reason why most high performers leave the industry they love. You are too smart to settle for a medical system that waits until you are burnt out and depressed to take action. I know you have a vision for your life that is bigger than your to-do list. I want […]
Like Frodo in the Ring trilogy, we Toronto dwellers are constantly fighting problems that come up like orcs. They show up so fast and so many that it can get overwhelming. Right when we are supposed to be getting a good night sleep, these monster problems keep appearing in our minds, making us restless and […]
If you don’t think sleep is important try not having it and you’ll realize just how critical sleep is! I have 3 kids, so trust me, I have had my fair share of sleepless nights and not only is the next day a train wreck but so are the next few days! If you are […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW Hi, my name is Lauren and I’m a hypnosis junkie. I’ve been using hypnosis for myself since I was 10 years old, and let me tell you, the uses are endless. When my clients express interest in hypnosis, at the top of their list of issues is “poor sleep”. When […]
When you wake, do you feel refreshed and ready to tackle your day? Or, do you wake up feeling exhausted? Do you toss and turn at night, waking at the slightest noise or movement? If so, you might be a light sleeper. Not getting the recommended amount of sleep can have serious short and long-term […]
