Cross Roads Naturopathic
350-507 West Broadway V5Z1E6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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November is Vitamin D awareness month! . Vitamin D is made naturally in the skin when there is exposure to sunlight. In the coming months, Vancouverites will experience shorter days and cloudy skies, as is typical of winters north of the 49th parallel. These dark days prevent humans from synthesizing enough Vitamin D and will make vitamin D deficiency inevitable. . Vitamin D is essential for:... . Immune Activity Bone Strength Muscle Activity Mood Balance Cancer Risks Inflammation Control Cardiovascular Regulation Diabetes Management Weight Loss . Extreme deficiency of Vitamin D can include bone disorders such as rickets and osteoporosis, as well as a lowered immune system and regular illness. Low levels of Vitamin D have also been associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder/Seasonal Depression, a growing matter amongst North Americans. . There is varied evidence regarding the ideal vitamin D blood levels as well as differing opinions regarding the minimal daily dose individuals should supplement with. The Vitamin D Council advises a minimum acceptable blood level of 50 ng/ml, while in Naturopathic Medicine, the ideal levels range from 80 to 120 ng/ml for health benefits. . Canada's northern latitudes mean natural vitamin D production outdoors is very limited from October through to April, and in some cases can stretch longer in northern parts of the country. Health food stores do sell Vitamin D supplements in 500 to 1000IU doses, but the best way to address your vitamin D is to get it measured with a blood test to find out exactly where you fall in the range and supplement as directed by your Naturopathic Physician. . . Book in and I will get you tested at the clinic! . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic - 604-568-6899 . #VitaminD #health #naturopathicmedicine #sunshine #bones #immune #muscle #cancer #mood #inflammation #depression #hearthealth #diabtes #weightloss . https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsh/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/ See more

THE STORY OF LUPUS AND YOUR DIGESTIVE TRACT . The disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), marked by the attack on joints, skin, and kidneys by the body’s immune system, is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut according to a new study led by scientists at NYU School of Medicine. . While bacterial imbalances have been tied to many immune-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and some cancers, the current study is the first detailed ...evidence of a link between bacterial imbalances in the gut and potentially life-threatening forms of SLE. . The new study, publishing in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, showed that 61 women diagnosed with SLE had roughly five times more gut bacteria known as Ruminococcus gnavus, than 17 women of similar ages and racial backgrounds who did not have the disease and were healthy. . The study strongly suggests that in some patients, bacterial imbalances may be driving lupus and its associated disease flares. The results point to leakages of bacteria from the gut as a possible immune system trigger of the disease, and suggest that the internal gut environment may therefore play a more critical role than genetics in renal flares of this disease. . Antibodies to R. gnavus can cause a continuous and unrelenting immune attack on organs during flare ups. As such, simple stool tests to detect antibodies to the leaked bacterial strains could be used to help diagnose and track the progression of lupus and other autoimmune conditions. . At the clinic, I can order a stool test to check for any and all types of antibodies. Let’s get you booked in. . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic - 604-568-6899 . . #Lupus #SLE #antibodies #attack #joints #kidney #immunesystem #autoimmune #bacteria #gutbacteria #stooltesting #inflammation crossroadsnds See more

GUT BACTERIA AND BRAIN HEALTH . Perhaps one of the most compelling, and little understood, areas of gut microbiome science is the strange relationship between gut bacteria and mental health. Researchers are rapidly uncovering new insights into the gut-brain connection, discovering potential microbiome influences on everything from PTSD to brain inflammation. . A new study has revealed an intriguing association between low levels of specific bacteria and increased rates of de...pression. Utilizing data from the large and ongoing Flemish Gut Flora Project, the researchers assessed the association between fecal microbiome and diagnosed clinical depression. . The results found two specific bacteria significantly stood out as being consistently seen in low levels among subjects suffering from depression. Coprococcus and Dialister - increased levels of the bacteria were strongly associated with higher quality of life indicators. Another bacteria known as Bacteroides was found to be more prevalent in depressed subjects and previously been associated with the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease. . If you are wondering how your digestive tract is affecting your mood, let’s book you into the clinic and get you tested. Based on the results, I can then figure out an individualized treatment plan for you. . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic 604-568-6899 . #depression #mood #guthealth #microbiome #naturopathic #naturopathicmedicine #gutbrain #braininflammation #PTSD # Coprococcus #Dialister #bacteroides #IBD #Crohns #inflammatoryboweldisease See more

Why is sleep important, especially during these uncertain times? . . The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends seven to eight hours of sleep a night. A 2015 study found a direct link between shorter sleep times and an increased risk of getting sick for healthy adults ages 18 to 55 .... . Those sleeping less than five hours or between five and six hours had a greater likelihood of catching a virus than those sleeping for seven hours a night. . . A good night’s sleep supports the release and production of cytokine, a protein that helps the immune system quickly respond to antigens foreign substances which cause the body’s immune response to kick in. . . Skipping one night of shut-eye can harm memory and bias behavior. Not only will you physically and mentally feel worse, reaction times plummet, and chances of depression, anxiety, and weight gain rise, since sleep loss disrupts energy intake and expenditure. . . So, what can you do to improve sleep? . . 1) Treat the cause find out which hormones are out of balance and why it is affecting your sleep. . . 2) Create and maintain a very consistent sleep practice and schedule that works for you. . . 3) Set a hard curfew for all electronics. . . 4) Stay informed, but don’t look at the news right before bed. . . 5) Move your body and raise your heart rate every day. . . 6) Treat anxiety with gratitude, breathing, meditation and maybe medication. . . 7) Don’t eat before bed. Don’t drink yourself to sleep. . . Take a hot shower or bath 90 minutes before bed. Wash your sheets! . . Let’s find out why you are not sleeping well let’s get your hormones checked! . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic - 604-568-6899 . . #sleep #hormones #hygiene #media #schedule #electronics #news #exercise #movement #breathing #anxiety #meditation #eating #hotshower See more

Why is sleep important, especially during these uncertain times? . . The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends seven to eight hours of sleep a night. A 2015 study found a direct link between shorter sleep times and an increased risk of getting sick for healthy adults ages 18 to 55 .... . Those sleeping less than five hours or between five and six hours had a greater likelihood of catching a virus than those sleeping for seven hours a night. . . A good night’s sleep supports the release and production of cytokine, a protein that helps the immune system quickly respond to antigens foreign substances which cause the body’s immune response to kick in. . . Skipping one night of shut-eye can harm memory and bias behavior. Not only will you physically and mentally feel worse, reaction times plummet, and chances of depression, anxiety, and weight gain rise, since sleep loss disrupts energy intake and expenditure. . . So, what can you do to improve sleep? . . 1) Treat the cause find out which hormones are out of balance and why it is affecting your sleep. . . 2) Create and maintain a very consistent sleep practice and schedule that works for you. . . 3) Set a hard curfew for all electronics. . . 4) Stay informed, but don’t look at the news right before bed. . . 5) Move your body and raise your heart rate every day. . . 6) Treat anxiety with gratitude, breathing, meditation and maybe medication. . . 7) Don’t eat before bed. Don’t drink yourself to sleep. . . Take a hot shower or bath 90 minutes before bed. Wash your sheets! . . Let’s find out why you are not sleeping well let’s get your hormones checked! . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic - 604-568-6899 . . #sleep #hormones #hygiene #media #schedule #electronics #news #exercise #movement #breathing #anxiety #meditation #eating #hotshower See more

Why do I strongly advise every single one of my patients to get a food sensitivity blood test completed? Here’s why! . . A study published in February 2019 in the Journal of the American Medical Association reinforces an emerging area in diet science that suggests the best way to manage nutritional health is to build personalized diets. . ... . For many years, people have pursued the idea of building diets based on the nutritional compositions of the foods they eat. Examples of this would be the paleolithic diet or the ketogenic diet. No one is saying that these diets are wrong, but I am saying that it needs tweaking. . . Just think about the Canadian government’s food pyramid, which suggested daily servings of meats, vegetables, fruits, and grains to maintain good health. . . As nutrition science and technology have advanced, we have more insight into what’s happening on a chemical level inside our bodies. Some scientists, dietitians, and food companies are beginning to shift focus away from the general properties of specific foods, and towards how our individual bodies process them. . . With Food Sensitivity testing, it is a dieting method that treats each human body less as a template, and more as a highly unique ecosystem. . . Ultimately, there is no one-size-fits-all diet you need to do your Food Sensitivity Testing. Let’s get you into the clinic and I’ll get your testing completed. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . Crossroads Naturopathic Clinic - 604-568-6899 . . #food #diet #foodsensitivities #personaliseddiets #individualisedmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #healthyself JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(2):e188102. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.8102 See more

Yesterday’s impromptu birthday celebration at work for me - thank you Maria and Ivy! Fresh mango cake with Vietnamese sub and Kueh Lapis Nyonya - YUM! Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D.

Happiness Chemicals which one are you experiencing today? . Dopamine the reward chemical Dopamine is known as the feel-good neurotransmitter. The midbrain releases it and it plays important roles in executive functions, motor control, motivation, arousal, reinforcement, and reward, as well as lower-level functions including lactation, sexual gratification, and nausea. .... Serotonin the mood stabilizer Serotonin is almost exclusively produced in the brainstem. It helps regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. . Endorphin the pain killer Endorphins are made by the pituitary gland and central nervous system. Endorphins primarily help one deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain. . Oxytocin the love hormone Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary and has long been known as the warm, fuzzy hormone that promotes feelings of love, social bonding and well-being. It's even being tested as an anti-anxiety drug. . If you are wondering how your neurotransmitters are doing, let’s get you into the clinic and I will get your levels tested. . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . #happiness #neurotransmitters #brain #dopamine #reward #serotonin #moodstabilizer #depression #sex #endorphin #pituitary #oxytocin #lovehormone #warm #fuzzy #anxiety See more

Happiness Chemicals which one are you experiencing today? . Dopamine the reward chemical Dopamine is known as the feel-good neurotransmitter. The midbrain releases it and it plays important roles in executive functions, motor control, motivation, arousal, reinforcement, and reward, as well as lower-level functions including lactation, sexual gratification, and nausea. .... Serotonin the mood stabilizer Serotonin is almost exclusively produced in the brainstem. It helps regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. . Endorphin the pain killer Endorphins are made by the pituitary gland and central nervous system. Endorphins primarily help one deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain. . Oxytocin the love hormone Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary and has long been known as the warm, fuzzy hormone that promotes feelings of love, social bonding and well-being. It's even being tested as an anti-anxiety drug. . If you are wondering how your neurotransmitters are doing, let’s get you into the clinic and I will get your levels tested. . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . #happiness #neurotransmitters #brain #dopamine #reward #serotonin #moodstabilizer #depression #sex #endorphin #pituitary #oxytocin #lovehormone #warm #fuzzy #anxiety See more

Trying to lose weight? Think about this: . . Apparently, when you eat breakfast and dinner could affect your levels of body fat. . ... . Moving back breakfast and moving up dinner time can have profound effects on the way your body processes meals, similar to the effects of intermittent fasting. . . When ten individuals delayed breakfast by 90 minutes and ate dinner 90 minutes earlier than usual, results revealed these people reduced their overall body fat at the end of ten weeks by an average of 1.9 percent! Can you believe that? . . In a report in Advances in Nutrition, it suggests that the body burns through food at a faster metabolic rate earlier in the day. Diet-induced thermogenesis was approximately twice as large in the morning at 0800h compared with in the evening at 2000h. . . So, when do you eat your meals? Let’s work out a plan for you! . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #weightloss #metabolism #breakfast #dinner #intermittentfasting #weightmanagement #naturopathicmedicine #90minutes #nutrition #healthy See more

September is Suicide Prevention Month. . How are you coping in your life?... . . What are you feeling? . . What are you doing for yourself? . . Do you have someone to talk to? . . Let’s talk! . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #Mentalhealth #September #Suicide #Prevention #SupportSavesLives #StopTheStigma @RealDepressionProject

Why should you consume organic foods? . . In peer-reviewed studies, they compared pesticide levels in the bodies of four American families for six days on a non-organic diet and six days on a completely organic diet. .... . They found that an organic diet rapidly and dramatically reduced exposure to pesticides in just one week. . . On average, levels across all pesticides dropped by 60.5 percent. . . Levels of glyphosate, the main chemical ingredient in the world’s most widely used pesticide, Roundup, dropped 71 percent. . . Glyphosate is a probable human carcinogen. . . The most significant drops, up to 95 percent, occurred in a class of neurotoxic pesticides called organophosphates. These pesticides are so harmful to children’s developing brains that scientists have called for a full ban. . . The neonicotinoid pesticide clothianidin dropped by 83 percent, levels of pyrethroids were halved, and levels of 2,4-D dropped by 37 percent. . . Research has linked glyphosate to high rates of kidney disease in farming communities and to shortened pregnancies in a cohort of women in the Midwest. Animal studies and bioassays link it to endocrine disruption, DNA damage, decreased sperm function, disruptions of the gut microbiome and fatty liver disease . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #organicfood #healthyfood #pesticides #glyphosate #organophosphate #naturopathicmedicine #health #brains #children #fertility #pregnancy #sperm #DNA #endocrine #hormones #gut #gutmicrobiome #fattyliverdisease . . https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S0013935120307933 See more

10 TIPS TO STAY LEAN AFTER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! 1) Workout first thing in the morning before you start your day. Then, you will have no excuse later in the day. . 2) Be more active - choose to walk or ride a bicycle or swim as much as possible, swimming is one of the highest calorie burning activities you can do.... . 3) Focus all your meals around a good source of protein and healthy fats. This will help maintain muscle. Protein and fats have the highest thermic effect of food which allows you to burn more calories digesting it. . 4) Consider getting sorbet ice cream if you do have dessert. They are usually very low in calories compared to fancy Italian gelato. . 5) Eat foods high in fiber for breakfast and this will keep you feeling full all day long. . 6) Never have 2 cheat meals in a row. For example, if you have pasta for one meal, make sure the next meal is something that is healthy, such as lean fish and vegetables. . 7) Ask for the dressing or sauce on the side when you order food at a restaurant - you can add the right amount you want as you eat. . 8) Drink water based on your body weight throughout the day. The more water you drink, the less likely you will consume large calorie meals. . 9) Drink zero calorie drinks. For example, drinks with stevia will help with sweet cravings and do not contain calories which can cause weight gain. . 10) I should trade mark this last advice I say it to patients all the time, If you are going to cheat, cheat well. Do not cheat with junk foods with artificial or junk ingredients. Cheat with food that feeds your soul and your belly foods that are decadent and worth the calories. Follow the 80-20 rule or the 6 days on, 1 day off rule. . People gain weight when they go on holidays or travel because there are so many different food choices and options. I hope you found these 10 tips useful and you can apply some of them for the fall. If you do need help with a specific diet to achieve the health goals you want, feel free to reach out and let me help you! . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . #health #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicphysician #workout #morning #healthfats #protein #muscle #sorbet #dessert #fibre #cheatmeal #water #stevia #active #walk #ride #bicycle #swimming #cheatwell #holidays #travel #food #diet #goals #workout #morning #healthfats #protein #muscle #sorbet #dessert #fibre #cheatmeal #water #stevia #active #walk #ride #bicycle #swimming #cheatwell #holidays #travel #food #diet #goals See more

Here are interesting facts about green tea. . . Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves contain bioactive and possibly-immunoregulatory polyphenols such as flavonoids, catechins (flavan-3 oils), and tannins, the anticancer effects of which have been assessed almost exclusively in preclinical lab experiments and epidemiological studies. .... . Several recent epidemiological studies do suggest possible associations between high levels of green tea consumption and a reduced risk for some cancers. . . Phase 1 clinical trials suggest that green tea consumption is likely to be generally safe for cancer patients and people at risk of cancer. Results from the phase 1 Minnesota Green Tea Trial suggest that most adverse reactions to EGCG-rich green tea extract were mild and transient (at 843 mg daily) among postmenopausal, mostly Caucasian, women. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #greentea #cancer #health #naturopathicmedicine #clinicaltrials #flavonoids #catechins #tannins See more

For the summer, try these delicious smoothie recipes. . . Don’t forget to add a scoop of clean and healthy protein powder, as well as a tablespoon of good fats into the smoothie, to make it a complete meal. . ... . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #smoothie #summer #healthy #protein #goodfats #naturopathicmedicine #foodismedicine #blender #fruits . . https://www.simplyquinoa.com/smoothies See more

Are you struggling with your weight? Have you been told you are overweight? . . Obesity should be defined by a person's health - not just their weight, says a new Canadian clinical guideline. . ... . Physicians should focus on the root causes of weight gain and take a holistic approach to health. . . This is one of the principles of Naturopathic Medicine Treat the Cause; not the Symptom. . . The new guideline was funded by Obesity Canada, the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research through a Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research grant. . . Hormonal imbalances, due to stress or low thyroid function, can be a big contributor to weight gain. Let’s get your hormones tested and figure out the holistic approach to your optimal health. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #weight #overweight #thyroid #hormones #health #obesity #goals #stress #holistic #naturopathicmedicine #rootcause #struggling . . https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53656651 See more

Trying to lose weight? Think about this: . . Apparently, when you eat breakfast and dinner could affect your levels of body fat. . ... . Moving back breakfast and moving up dinner time can have profound effects on the way your body processes meals, similar to the effects of intermittent fasting. . . When ten individuals delayed breakfast by 90 minutes and ate dinner 90 minutes earlier than usual, results revealed these people reduced their overall body fat at the end of ten weeks by an average of 1.9 percent! Can you believe that? . . In a report in Advances in Nutrition, it suggests that the body burns through food at a faster metabolic rate earlier in the day. Diet-induced thermogenesis was approximately twice as large in the morning at 0800h compared with in the evening at 2000h. . . So, when do you eat your meals? Let’s work out a plan for you! . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #weightloss #metabolism #breakfast #dinner #intermittentfasting #weightmanagement #naturopathicmedicine #90minutes #nutrition #healthy See more

Why should you consume organic foods? . . In peer-reviewed studies, they compared pesticide levels in the bodies of four American families for six days on a non-organic diet and six days on a completely organic diet. .... . They found that an organic diet rapidly and dramatically reduced exposure to pesticides in just one week. . . On average, levels across all pesticides dropped by 60.5 percent. . . Levels of glyphosate, the main chemical ingredient in the world’s most widely used pesticide, Roundup, dropped 71 percent. . . Glyphosate is a probable human carcinogen. . . The most significant drops, up to 95 percent, occurred in a class of neurotoxic pesticides called organophosphates. These pesticides are so harmful to children’s developing brains that scientists have called for a full ban. . . The neonicotinoid pesticide clothianidin dropped by 83 percent, levels of pyrethroids were halved, and levels of 2,4-D dropped by 37 percent. . . Research has linked glyphosate to high rates of kidney disease in farming communities and to shortened pregnancies in a cohort of women in the Midwest. Animal studies and bioassays link it to endocrine disruption, DNA damage, decreased sperm function, disruptions of the gut microbiome and fatty liver disease . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #organicfood #healthyfood #pesticides #glyphosate #organophosphate #naturopathicmedicine #health #brains #children #fertility #pregnancy #sperm #DNA #endocrine #hormones #gut #gutmicrobiome #fattyliverdisease . . https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S0013935120307933 See more

Let’s talk about men and mental health! . . Surveys from around the world show that men everywhere find it difficult to open up about mental health, though they are significantly more at risk of attempting suicide than women. .... . In fact, In high-income countries, three times as many men as women die by suicide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report from 2018. . . The WHO reported that cultural stigma surrounding mental health is one of the chief obstacles to people admitting that they are struggling and seeking help. . . Moreover, men of color and men of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds face additional challenges when it comes to looking after their mental health. . . Some men with depression hide their emotions and may seem to be angry, irritable, or aggressive, while many women seem sad or express sadness. . . PMCID: PMC4907547 . . What are you feeling today? If you are struggling with your mental health, let’s investigate the underlying causes and find ways that Naturopathic Medicine to get you back on track. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #men #mentalhealth #suicide #WHO #help #challenges #depression #angry #irritable #aggressive See more

Here are interesting facts about green tea. . . Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves contain bioactive and possibly-immunoregulatory polyphenols such as flavonoids, catechins (flavan-3 oils), and tannins, the anticancer effects of which have been assessed almost exclusively in preclinical lab experiments and epidemiological studies. .... . Several recent epidemiological studies do suggest possible associations between high levels of green tea consumption and a reduced risk for some cancers. . . Phase 1 clinical trials suggest that green tea consumption is likely to be generally safe for cancer patients and people at risk of cancer. Results from the phase 1 Minnesota Green Tea Trial suggest that most adverse reactions to EGCG-rich green tea extract were mild and transient (at 843 mg daily) among postmenopausal, mostly Caucasian, women. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #greentea #cancer #health #naturopathicmedicine #clinicaltrials #flavonoids #catechins #tannins See more

For the summer, try these delicious smoothie recipes. . . Don’t forget to add a scoop of clean and healthy protein powder, as well as a tablespoon of good fats into the smoothie, to make it a complete meal. . ... . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #smoothie #summer #healthy #protein #goodfats #naturopathicmedicine #foodismedicine #blender #fruits . . https://www.simplyquinoa.com/smoothies See more

Are you struggling with your weight? Have you been told you are overweight? . . Obesity should be defined by a person's health - not just their weight, says a new Canadian clinical guideline. . ... . Physicians should focus on the root causes of weight gain and take a holistic approach to health. . . This is one of the principles of Naturopathic Medicine Treat the Cause; not the Symptom. . . The new guideline was funded by Obesity Canada, the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research through a Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research grant. . . Hormonal imbalances, due to stress or low thyroid function, can be a big contributor to weight gain. Let’s get your hormones tested and figure out the holistic approach to your optimal health. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #weight #overweight #thyroid #hormones #health #obesity #goals #stress #holistic #naturopathicmedicine #rootcause #struggling . . https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53656651 See more

Let’s talk about men and mental health! . . Surveys from around the world show that men everywhere find it difficult to open up about mental health, though they are significantly more at risk of attempting suicide than women. .... . In fact, In high-income countries, three times as many men as women die by suicide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report from 2018. . . The WHO reported that cultural stigma surrounding mental health is one of the chief obstacles to people admitting that they are struggling and seeking help. . . Moreover, men of color and men of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds face additional challenges when it comes to looking after their mental health. . . Some men with depression hide their emotions and may seem to be angry, irritable, or aggressive, while many women seem sad or express sadness. . . PMCID: PMC4907547 . . What are you feeling today? If you are struggling with your mental health, let’s investigate the underlying causes and find ways that Naturopathic Medicine to get you back on track. . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. . . #men #mentalhealth #suicide #WHO #help #challenges #depression #angry #irritable #aggressive See more

To brighten up the rainy morning, I went out to get some colourful flowers to liven up the atmosphere. What do you do to help brighten up your rainy days? . . Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, N.D. .... . #flowers #bright #colourful #happiness #naturopathicmedicine #healthyself #beauty #visual #mentalhealth See more