Dr Tara Lantz, ND

Thanks @sarahhartcreative for the shiny new website Excited to announce I’m now setup for virtual practice after my Bedford location permanently closed this summer due to the uncertainty and upheaval from the pandemic. Making the most of these unexpected changes and leveraging technology to expand accessibility to patients throughout Nova Scotia ... Appointments are done via secure video on any computer or mobile device, with an online portal for accessing treatment plans, lab results, and appointment booking Functional medicine tests, including food sensitivity tests, urine hormone testing, SIBO testing, and other kits can be shipped to patients or picked up at local clinics. While it isn’t what I had planned at the start of the year, I’m excited for the changes and being able to offer a travel and hassle-free way to access naturopathic care. #change #2020 #functionalmedicine #virtualpractice #telemedicine #halifax #southshore #novascotia See more

There is a new free Psychological Support Session service for Nova Scotians whose mental wellness has been impacted by the tragic events of April 18 and 19. Psy...chologists will offer their expertise via on-line video conference, or by phone, due to COVID19 restrictions. Link: http://www.nshealth.ca//nsha-government-psychologists-coll

Provincial state of emergency declared in Nova Scotia Seven new cases announced. New total of COVID-19 cases in NS: 28 Groups no more than 5 allowed to g...ather All provincial parks, municipal parks and beaches closed Fines will be given out to those who do not obey. Call the non emergency police line if there are groups disobeying this rule. If anyone has travelled outside of Nova Scotia they must self-isolate for 14 days. No exceptions. We all have a moral and legal obligation to adhere to the laws put in place today for the good of public health. Only one family member should be in a grocery store or pharmacy at one time to slow the spread. If youre going to run errands call neighbours who may need some extra supplies and drop them off on their doorstep. This is our small window of time to slow the spread of this very dangerous and contagious virus. Adhere to #socialdistancing and if you have travelled outside of NS you must #selfisolate.

Now offering environmental allergy scratch testing at Bedford Naturopathic Posted @withregram @bedfordnaturopathic Did you know we now offer allergy testing at the clinic? This scratch test looks at common environmental allergies including cats, dogs, dust, grass, mold, ragweed, weeds, and trees. With spring around the corner this is the perfect time to get tested! ... Contact us to learn more

Coming up next Thursday Bedford Naturopathic Join Dr. Lauren Quinn, Naturopathic Doctor and Rachel Hilts Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, on March 5th to learn more about PCOS! Call or email the clinic to reserve a spot.

Say hello to our Tuesday team From left to right: Dr. Tara Lantz, ND - functional medicine, anxiety, stress/burnout, sleep, digestive health, fibromyal...gia & chronic pain. @dr.taralantz.nd Dr. Lauren Quinn, ND - hormonal health, including fertility, thyroid health, PMS, PCOS, menstrual complaints and peri-menopause. @laurenquinn.nd Rachel Hilts, P.Dt. (c) registered dietician - Nutrition Counselling for pregnancy, infant and child feeding, PCOS, diabetes, gut health, and intuitive eating. @rachelhiltsnutrition Dr. Cassandra Goodwin, ND - anxiety, depression, libido, womens health. @drgoodwinnd We help you thrive with natural healthcare Contact us at 902 835-4907 or book online at bedfordnaturopathic.ca

Wrapped up a big chapter yesterday, with my last day @thefloatcentre Looking forward to focusing on my practice in Bedford, while watching #teamTFC continue all of their amazing work #floatationtherapy #functionalmedicine #dreambig #attackwithlove @ The Floatation Centre

After 6 years of practice on the South Shore, my Mahone Bay practice is now closed and Im thrilled to have joined the team at Bedford Naturopathic last month. With easy access to the 102 highway, @bedfordnaturopathic is a full-service naturopathic clinic offering direct billing, a professional-line supplement & herbal medicine dispensary, and in-house referrals for IV nutrient therapy. The clinic is located within the Sante Centre building, directly alongside Parks Health Sh...op and @nogginscorner Farm Market, providing seamless access for wellness product needs. Phone consults are available for South Shore area patients who are unable to travel to Bedford/Halifax. Posted @withrepost @bedfordnaturopathic We are so excited to have Dr. Tara Lantz, ND join our team! Dr. Lantzs clinical focus includes mental health, anxiety, stress/burnout, insomnia and sleep concerns, digestive health, optimal aging/preventative medicine, as well as hands on bodywork for conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, post-concussion syndrome, headaches, and other physical health concerns. She is starting this Tuesday - online booking available! @dr.taralantz.nd #anxiety #lowmood #mentalhealth #stressrelief #painrelief #naturopathicmedicine #naturalmedicine #bedfordnaturopathic #dreamteam

Don't forget to breathe! It sounds simple. Right? But really, take a minute to notice if you're REALLY breathing. Your belly should expand on the inhale and de...flate on the exhale. .. ... You can save the video attached to this post and follow the flow to practice deep breathing. You can also practice a simple technique of INHALE, HOLD, EXHALE, HOLD. Repeat. For 4 seconds each. .. ... This helps to bring us out of flight or fight mode and into rest and relaxation mode. .. ... So besides decreasing stress and allowing the body time to rest and repair. What does this have to do with nutrition? .. .. WELL, I'm glad you asked. There is a nerve called the vagus nerve which is once of the largest connecting the brain to the gut. It is a key part of your parasympathetic rest and digest nervous system. It influences your breathing, digestive function and heart rate. ... ... When we are relaxed we are better able to digest our food and absorb nutrients. .. .. So next time you sit down to eat. Practice some deep breathe first. It will not only help you to de-stress mentally, it will help your body digest your food more easily for a happy healthy GI tract. .. ... Brittany Conrad, RD Eat Well Nova Scotia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6137615/

Ever come in to float and wonder what the heck Naturopathic Medicine is? Well wonder no more! In our latest video, Dr Tara Lantz, ND explains a bit about Naturopathic Medicine and how it can be used to better one's overall health! Dr. Lantz is in house on Wednesdays and Fridays!

Dont forget to breathe! It sounds simple. Right? But really, take a minute to notice if youre REALLY breathing. Your belly should expand on the inhale and de...flate on the exhale. .. ... You can save the video attached to this post and follow the flow to practice deep breathing. You can also practice a simple technique of INHALE, HOLD, EXHALE, HOLD. Repeat. For 4 seconds each. .. ... This helps to bring us out of flight or fight mode and into rest and relaxation mode. .. ... So besides decreasing stress and allowing the body time to rest and repair. What does this have to do with nutrition? .. .. WELL, Im glad you asked. There is a nerve called the vagus nerve which is once of the largest connecting the brain to the gut. It is a key part of your parasympathetic rest and digest nervous system. It influences your breathing, digestive function and heart rate. ... ... When we are relaxed we are better able to digest our food and absorb nutrients. .. .. So next time you sit down to eat. Practice some deep breathe first. It will not only help you to de-stress mentally, it will help your body digest your food more easily for a happy healthy GI tract. .. ... Brittany Conrad, RD Eat Well Nova Scotia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6137615/

Massage w/ Lori, Kate and Virgil - every day! @Reiki Reiki with Mariah - Monday, Thursday & Friday Naturopathic Medicine w/ Dr Tara Lan...tz, ND - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Acupuncture with Lisa Hadley, R. Acu - Wednesday & Thursday Eat Well Halifax with Nicole Marchand, RD - Tuesday Counselling w/ Brian- Tuesday, Sunday Financial Wellness w/ @Kathie Kathie Pemberton - Investors Group Floating & hugs - e'ry day! Book online here: www.thefloatationcentre.ca

Just announced! Nova Scotia Naturopathic Medicine Week May 13 19 2019

First meeting of 2019. The members of your Provincial Naturopathic Doctor Association working together to serve you better!

thankfully the power stayed on downtown for our Winter Wellness event this morning @hfxpublib Thanks to Jessica Synergy Physiotherapy + Pilates for inviting us out to share our professional and personal perspectives on making the most of the winter season Keep an eye out for the Seasonal Wellness Series to continue in the spring of 2019 ... (I had to nerd out and take some pictures of the light therapy stations @hfxpublib its great to see these available for use at the branch! Lifestyle & biohacking supports like that go a long way toward setting a foundation of health ) . . . #winterwellness #SAD #mentalhealth #immunesupport #halifaxfunctionalmedicine #whywefloat #physicaltherapy #massagetherapy #hygge #whatbringsyoujoy #feelyourbest #spreadyourripple @ Halifax Public Libraries

Join us for our Winter Wellness speakers event at the downtown library this Thursday at 10am! I'll be sharing functional and integrative medicine tips along with my experience of being a Vancouver Islander who used to despise East Coast winters to help make a graceful transition into the winter season #SAD... #immunesupport #winterwellness #selfcare #feelyourbest See more

#Repost @jimkwik What (or who) sparks your flame? Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.

Join us for our Winter Wellness speakers event at the downtown library this Thursday at 10am! Ill be sharing functional and integrative medicine tips along with my experience of being a Vancouver Islander who used to despise East Coast winters to help make a graceful transition into the winter season #SAD... #immunesupport #winterwellness #selfcare #feelyourbest See more

looking forward to our upcoming Winter Wellness talk @hfxpublib Thursday, Nov. 29th at 10am. Ill be sharing functional & integrative medicine tips to feel your best through the winter #winterwellness #hygge #SAD... #mentalhealth #immunehealth #wellness #selfcare #halifaxfunctionalmedicine #whywefloat See more

#mindset #routine #hpaaxis #psychoneuroendocrinology #halifaxfunctionalmedicine ... #gratitude #getoutside #naturecure #Repost @realcraigballantyne Try these out in your daily routine. It will make your day a whole lot better #personalgrowth #motivation #inspiration #changeyourmindset #powerofpositivity #globalshift #entrepreneurquotes #dailymotivation #keepgoing #reachyourgoals #positivevibes #morningmotivation

Im super excited to now have DUTCH testing available in my lineup of functional medicine testing Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones helps us determine the root cause(s) of male and female hormone concerns, including sexual health concerns, fertility; PMS, perimenopause & menopause symptoms; mental health concerns like depression, low mood, & anxiety; and energy & adrenal health www.dutchtest.com Precision Analytical Inc.... Contact for more info #halifaxfunctionalmedicine #hormonehealth #hpaaxis #menshealth #womenshealth #dutchtest #rootcause #naturopathicmedicine #wellness #feelyourbest

Easing into my 8th year of practice and feeling grateful to work alongside an amazing team of wellness professionals @thefloatcentre . . .... . . #teamTFC #floatfam #wellness #halifax #northend #halifaxfunctionalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #BINM #ND11 #functionalmedicine #massagetherapy #bodywork #bowentherapy #craniosacraltherapy #counselling #financialwellness #eatwellhalifax #registereddietitian #meditation #REST #floatationtherapy #whywefloat #feelyourbest #spreadyourripple See more

#Repost @thefloatcentre @projecthappiness_org To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you must relax, and float." - #alanwatts ... #floating #floatationtherapy #sensorydeprivation #happiness #love #relax #gowiththeflow #whywefloat #promotethefloat #meditation #consciousness #halifax #wellness #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #tuesday #qotd See more

Rules to live by- the ABCs of happiness! . . .artist: littletruthsstudio.com - in gratitude!

Dr. Kim Bretz, ND does a great job discussing some recent news articles on probiotics. As numerous studies show, the health and balance of our microbiome is fundamental to our wellbeing. Not all probiotic supplements are created equal, and I often see patients spending over $50 a month health food store brands and we see a marked improved in their digestive health and related conditions when we change them over to a professional line probiotic targeted to their health concerns or work on supporting their microbiome using cultured/fermented foods (like The Cultured Coconut kefir, made locally here in NS) and prebiotic foods in their diet.

Does this ring true for anyone with #depression or otherwise? How do you handle the Impossible Task? #mentalillness https://worldwideinterweb.com/the-impossible-task/

Rules to live by- the ABC's of happiness! . . .artist: littletruthsstudio.com - in gratitude!

Should you happen to quickly find a tick embedded in your skin, dont assume you have no chance of contracting Lyme disease or another tick-borne infection. Th...e CDC states that a tick must be attached to a host for 24-48 hours to transmit Lyme disease. But a 2015 review stated that the minimum attachment time for transmission of an infection has never been established. That study also brought to light six documented cases of Lyme disease that had been transmitted in less than 6 hours. Plus, the other diseases that ticks carry such as babesiosis and bartonellosis may occur within minutes after a tick has latched onto your skin. #nobiteisagoodbite #tickstransmitdiseases #howlongistoolong #lymedisease #tickborneillnesses #preventioniskey https://www.healthline.com//poppyseed-size-ticks-spread-ly

"In her research involving people suffering from general anxiety disorder, Kjellgren found that after 12 sessions of 45-minute floats, people said theyd become... better at processing emotions and felt more in control of their daily life. Kjellgren speculates that the secluded environment induced feelings of relaxation, which increased self-awareness and self-insight. It may even help spark creativity. Some of my clients say their biggest innovations have happened while floating, says Orloff. The absence of distractions allows your mind to expand and create. We have a lot of creative, artistic, musical, innovative humans come through our doors to use Floatation Therapy to help with breaking through any blocks they may be experiencing. Why do you float?

Adults should follow these guidelines as well! - The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the guidelines in a statement and scientific technical report on Monday. The group joins other medical and advocacy groups that have expressed concern about the growing body of scientific evidence indicating that certain chemicals that enter foods may interfere with the bodys natural hormones in ways that may affect long-term growth and development.

Throw clothes in the dryer for 6 mins on high heat (skip the wash)!!!

Did you know that in Nova Scotia there can be some major differences between a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a Naturopath? I can guarantee that the "naturopath" who looked at the iris of your eye and diagnosed you with a medical condition at a health & wellness fair was NOT a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (This has happened with several of my patients). Licensed Naturopathic Doctors have 8 years of post-secondary education (an undergraduate degree in science and... a 4 year Naturopathic Medicine degree/diploma from an accredited naturopathic medical school). We practice Functional Medicine, where we take a whole person/root cause approach to determine the underlying reason for your health concerns and develop treatment plans tailored to your health concerns, your goals, and your lifestyle. We are thoroughly trained in medical assessment and treatment, including differential diagnosis, pharmaceutical prescriptions, blood work & lab testing, imaging, and physical examination. While we aren't yet able to prescribe pharmaceuticals or order blood work through provincial labs in Nova Scotia, NDs in other provinces are able to provide these services. This may seem counter to a traditional Naturopathic approach, but this brings us in line with modern times, because sometimes a pharmaceutical treatment is what is needed. In addition to our medical training, we are experts in complementary & holistic medicine. We are trained in: clinical nutrition, the targeted (and safe) use of vitamins and supplements, chiropractic-style of physical medicine, botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine & acupuncture, homeopathy, lifestyle counselling, preventative medicine, and Environmental Medicine. Licensed NDs must do annual Continuing Education. Some practitioners choose to learn additional modalities, including: IV therapy, injections techniques for pain and to stimulate healing (like Neural Therapy, Prolotherapy, and PRP), genomic and epigenetic medicine, integrative oncology, mind-body medicine, and bodywork. Naturopathic Medicine Week runs May 14-20. Find your licensed ND and Naturopathic Medicine Week event listings here: www.nsand.ca #natmedweek2018 #themoreyouknow #naturopathicmedicine #medicallytrained #naturallyfocused #functionalmedicine #treatthecause #thefutureofmedicine

Time to tuck in those socks

The study shows that a protein produced by the Epstein-Barr virus, called EBNA2, binds to multiple locations along the human genome that are associated with these seven diseases. Overall, the study sheds new light on how environmental factors, such as viral or bacterial infections, poor diet, pollution or other hazardous exposures, can interact with the human genetic blueprint and have disease-influencing consequences.