Dr. Anna D'Intino, BSc., ND

MAMA's & MAMA's-TO-BE...HELP I'm sure you have seen my posts about the Wild Collective and about my love for community. I am wondering if there are any new moms out there who would be interested in the Wild Collective Mama? If you are pregnant or postpartum and interested in something like this, please comment on this post or send me a message ... We will be covering a lot of topics pertaining to motherhood and the real conversations that come along with it

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Did you know that women experience major depression twice as often as men do, and we’re two and a half times more likely than men to be on an antidepressant? This is a really interesting article (and podcast) from Dr. Aviva Romm that talks about why turmeric can help some women with depression. Read more or listen here:

Super excited for our Wild Collective Halifax session this week True connection is about spending time with people who make you feel heard and valued. It is about spaces where there is no judgement. Where you gain strength from the relationship, rather than feeling drained by it. It's all about lifting each other up!

Do you have questions about Naturopathic medicine or about how it can help with your health concerns and goals? Did you know that I offer free 15 minute discovery calls? This is a good chance to ask questions about what I do and how I can help you Want to chat? You can book a discovery call here: https://buff.ly/2A0hVCz... PS: I only have a few spots left for next week so book one now!

More and more evidence is emerging about the effects of social isolation on many different populations of people and their health This is one of the things we talk about in the Wild Collective and why we are ALL about connection and empowerment through community . If you missed out on joining the Fall Collective, send me a message to get on the waitlist for the Winter Collective ... More on this study here: https://buff.ly/3leAN37

Do you usually remember your dreams? I ask this question in the office and people often wonder why. Read more about dreaming and longevity here:

THE GUT BRAIN AXIS... How is our digestion related to our brain and mood? The gut and the brain are in constant communication with each other through the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In the office, I often talk about the production of neurotransmitters (mood regulating chemicals), which are made in the gut and play a big role in the way we think and feel .... To make neurotransmitters our intestines need a variety of different bacteria. This is why having a healthy, diverse microbiome is so important. In order to achieve this balanced microbiome and to generate these mood regulating chemicals we need the proper nutrients. Therefore, what we eat and the condition of our gut can influence how we experience stress, feelings of anxiety, depression, and even our cognitive function (our ability to think, focus, our memory and our concentration). Making sure you are getting the proper probiotic-rich foods is important. These can be things like sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir! Also make sure you are getting prebiotics - these are the things that feed that good bacteria. Prebiotics are things like oats, apples , green leafy veggies , flax seeds, and garlic! It's also REALLY important to decrease the foods that cause inflammation to the cells of the gut, like caffeine, alcohol, sugar, etc. A healthy gut helps to support a healthy mood

We are seeing some interesting data emerge since the initial lockdown phase of COVID-19 on loneliness. There was a study done in the UK and it found that during the initial phase of COVID-19 lockdown, rates of loneliness were high and were associated with a number of social and health factors. Researchers found that over 1/4 of respondents reported high ratings of isolation and loneliness. In the week prior to completing the survey, 49% to 70% of respondents reported feeling ...isolated, left out or lacking companionship. Risk factors for loneliness were being in a younger age group, being separated or divorced, meeting clinical criteria for depression, greater emotion regulation difficulties, and poor-quality sleep due to the COVID-19 crisis. They also found higher levels of social support, being married or co-habiting and living with a greater number of adults were protective factors for perceived social isolation. But why do we care about this? Loneliness is a significant public health issue and is associated with worse physical and mental health as well as increased mortality risk. THIS is why I'm so excited for our first Wild Collective Halifax meeting this week! We are learning all about women's health and self care while making meaningful connections Our Fall semester sold out, but we have started a wait-list for our Winter 2021 semester. If you are interested, make sure you are on the list More on the study here: https://buff.ly/3kHuPXY

WAKING AT NIGHT... Do you wake up during the night every night? Cortisol, our stress hormone, is one of the many hormones secreted by our adrenal glands. It is also one of the most frequently affected when we experience chronic daily stress. The most common symptoms that your cortisol is out of whack include:... Waking in the night, or early morning Fatigue (particularly early morning fatigue on waking) Rapid Weight gain or struggling to lose weight Low libido Increased susceptibility to infections Our bodies can adapt to this increased stress for some time, and we may get used to functioning below this optimal capacity, but eventually it catches up to us. If you experience any of the above it may be time to look at your cortisol and other hormones

We are getting ready for the first Wild Collective Halifax session this week Can't wait to get started with sisterhood & self care

Have a great weekend everyone

When I talk to my patients about their diets, fibre always comes up . Often times we talk a lot about it because people ARE NOT getting enough. But did you know there are different types of fibre? This article explains the difference really well and also why you need both types:

Do you use white noise or music to fall asleep? This is an interesting article that talks about what types of sounds you should be using to lull yourself to sleep in the best possible way

This is a great opportunity if you are struggling with osteoporosis or predisposed to it Allyson is going to help you by teaching you how to support bone health through nutrition

I've been working hard on my nighttime routine lately Poor sleep puts people at higher risk for diabetes and obesity. It can worsen existing disorders as well, like increasing the amount of pain in an arthritis patient and blood pressure levels in individuals with hypertension.

This is so, so important and something many women struggle with as they go through menopausal changes But there are things that can be done to help!

Did anyone catch this article in the newspaper? Now is the time to visit your Naturopathic doctor and optimize your health as we roll into fall

I need to be reminded of this every once in a while

Another great article from another great colleague AND classmate of mine :) Picking a prenatal is really important, and ingredients are key. Talk to your ND about this to make sure you aren't missing anything Read it here:

We are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who managed to get a spot If you didn’t, send me a message to get on the list for when I re-open

The Wild Collective 2020 Fall Semester is SOLD OUT. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who joined the info sessions and to those of you who got a spot! If you didn't get a spot, send me a message to get on the waitlist for my next session (Winter 2021). ... Can't wait, wild ones

There are so many benefits to magnesium, but it can be one of the trickiest supplements to figure out. There are so many types and doses, that people often don't reap the benefits . Talk to your ND to make sure you are taking the proper form for you https://buff.ly/33xLUge

Truth. Have a great weekend