Amy Sedgwick, Occupational Therapist
325 Main Street B2G 2C3 Antigonish, NS, Canada

One of the gifts of my work is hearing and holding the many and varied stories of women and their experiences with their wombs. This is a powerful advertisement and a lovely change from the ridiculous trend of featuring smiling women swirling around in white dresses on their periods. Please note that this video can be graphic and may be triggering for those who have experienced intense womb loss.

So excited to see this call for contributions. My mind is churning with submission ideas!

We live in a world that values thinking and intelligence above all else. We value it over other forms of knowing, including the brilliance of our emotions, the intuition of our body, and the visionary capacity of our spirit. Unfortunately, when we ignore these other forms of intelligence we run into trouble. We exhaust ourselves with the effort of suppressing our feelings, and we make ourselves sick by ignoring our bodies. As women, we are particularly taught to repress th...e powerful emotions - like anger, grief and shame. But by denying these powerful emotions we deny our own power. Over the next six weeks I will be doing a deep dive into emotions by studying with Karla McLaren, author of The Language of Emotions. Karla's work is important because it elevates the emotions to their rightful place as a source of wisdom in our lives, rather than as a form of pathology. Rather than "overcoming" our anxiety, anger and depression, we can learn to heed the messages in them and take action in a way that restores our integrity. Only by relating to our emotions in a healthy way can we create a more just world for ourselves and others.

So excited to see this call for contributions. My mind is churning with submission ideas!

We live in a world that values thinking and intelligence above all else. We value it over other forms of knowing, including the brilliance of our emotions, the intuition of our body, and the visionary capacity of our spirit. Unfortunately, when we ignore these other forms of intelligence we run into trouble. We exhaust ourselves with the effort of suppressing our feelings, and we make ourselves sick by ignoring our bodies. As women, we are particularly taught to repress th...e powerful emotions - like anger, grief and shame. But by denying these powerful emotions we deny our own power. Over the next six weeks I will be doing a deep dive into emotions by studying with Karla McLaren, author of The Language of Emotions. Karla's work is important because it elevates the emotions to their rightful place as a source of wisdom in our lives, rather than as a form of pathology. Rather than "overcoming" our anxiety, anger and depression, we can learn to heed the messages in them and take action in a way that restores our integrity. Only by relating to our emotions in a healthy way can we create a more just world for ourselves and others.

How has COVID-19 influenced your sex life? UBC Sexual Health Research is looking for volunteers to participate in their study. They are in their last week of recruitment so please check it out if you are interested!

How has COVID-19 influenced your sex life? UBC Sexual Health Research is looking for volunteers to participate in their study. They are in their last week of recruitment so please check it out if you are interested!

I have a lot of respect for Sandra Ingerman as a shamanic practitioner and teacher. If any of you are looking for spiritual or grounding tools to help navigate these challenging times, you may find tonight's event of interest.

"We, as a medical system, are failing people with endometriosis." "People with endometriosis, consisting of anyone assigned female gender at birth, face heterogenous care that is hampered with numerous deficiencies. A product of this inadequate systemrather than the fault of any individual health care provideris that people are often told their debilitating menstrual pain is normal or unexplained." As someone who works with women with both diagnosed and undiagnosed symptoms of endometriosis, I am thrilled to see this new publication by Canadian researchers and physicians advocating for a radically new approach to treatment.

A lovely write-up about my mentor and founder of Justisse International, Geraldine Matus.

Have questions about my work? Interested in seeing what a float tank looks like? Or just want some free chocolate, tea and kombucha? Please join us this Saturday from 3-5 for our grand opening at 325 Main Street!

Just purchased an induction stovetop and cast iron dish for warming herbs. This means I can now offer vaginal steams (one of the Arvigo techniques) at my new office. Curious what it is all about? Send me a message or check out the video link below!

Just purchased an induction stovetop and cast iron dish for warming herbs. This means I can now offer vaginal steams (one of the Arvigo techniques) at my new office. Curious what it is all about? Send me a message or check out the video link below!

We live in a world that values thinking and intelligence above all else. We value it over other forms of knowing, including the brilliance of our emotions, the intuition of our body, and the visionary capacity of our spirit. Unfortunately, when we ignore these other forms of intelligence we run into trouble. We exhaust ourselves with the effort of suppressing our feelings, and we make ourselves sick by ignoring our bodies. As women, we are particularly taught to repress th...e powerful emotions - like anger, grief and shame. But by denying these powerful emotions we deny our own power. Over the next six weeks I will be doing a deep dive into emotions by studying with Karla McLaren, author of The Language of Emotions. Karla's work is important because it elevates the emotions to their rightful place as a source of wisdom in our lives, rather than as a form of pathology. Rather than "overcoming" our anxiety, anger and depression, we can learn to heed the messages in them and take action in a way that restores our integrity. Only by relating to our emotions in a healthy way can we create a more just world for ourselves and others.

How has COVID-19 influenced your sex life? UBC Sexual Health Research is looking for volunteers to participate in their study. They are in their last week of recruitment so please check it out if you are interested!

Have any of you noticed unusual patterns in your menstrual cycles since the start of COVID-19? Stress and changes to our daily routine can postpone ovulation or suppress it altogether. While ongoing menstrual cycle irregularity should be investigated for signs of chronic health issues (including things like nutritional deficiencies, poor digestive health, thyroid conditions), a temporary change to the cycle during times of stress is a healthy adaptation to threat. It's your body's way of saying "Hey, this doesn't seem like a good time to get pregnant, eh?!"

Is COVID-19 stress affecting your menstrual cycle? Check out this article from Lara Briden on why magnesium is essential for hormonal health, especially during times of stress.

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves right now (aside from taking careful precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19) is to support our immune systems. Working with nutrition, lifestyle, supplements and herbs is part of my approach to providing holistic care for my clients. Here are a few basic lifestyle tips to consider for supporting your physical and mental health during this challenging time.