Dr. Jocelyn Taitt, Naturopathic Doctor and Reiki Master

Stay strong and keep going!

Many Canadians are deficient in this vitamin that is so important for our immune system. Deficiencies are associated not only with increased frequency and poorer outcomes of infectious illness, but also poor bone health, low mood, certain cancers, and cognitive decline. It’s ideal to have your vitamin D levels tested every 1-2 years to determine what dosage is best for your individual needs. Ask your ND or MD to test your vitamin D levels. It’s done through a simple blood test called 25-OH-D. #vitaminD #COVID #immunesupport #seasonalimmunity #SAD #mentalhealth #cognitivehealth https://www.ctvnews.ca//more-than-80-per-cent-of-hospitali

A bit of caffeine consumption in pregnancy may not be as safe as we once thought. #caffeineinpregnancy #pregnancy #healthypregnancy #pretermlabor #childhoodleukemia #miscarriage https://apple.news/Aqq9sMRs2RvCHFltK9NEIZA

Finally, some fantastic news to read! This delights me to no end. A bold move for children’s health! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53678747

Turns out cotton face masks can make a big difference! Don’t forget to remove your mask by the ear loops/ties, and change it frequently. If you have to wear one for much of the day, change your mask at least every few hours, and wash your masks daily. It’s easier when you own several. #wearamask #COVID #COVIDmask https://www.nydailynews.com//ny-coronavirus-mask-transmiss

NDs have been saying it for years, but I’m glad to see a more widespread realization that weight is usually about more than just calories and exercise. The article mentions genetics, the emotional state, and I would add hormone balance, food sensitivities, gut health and our flora, and exposure to agricultural toxins in our food and other environmental toxins, which can create health problems that are then passed on to future generations. #obesity #weight #weightgain #weightloss #xenobiotics #epigenetics #detox #agrochemicals #hormonehealth #hormonebalance https://beta.ctvnews.ca//health/2020/8/4/1_5049830.amp.html

An important public service announcement!

If you’re stuck in anxiety or self-doubt, give Emotional Freedom Technique a try. Check out the free challenge below! #anxiety #selfdoubt #eft #tapping https://challenge.thetappingsolution.com/ref/Nk44340860

Trying to eat more veggies? Here’s a great list of recipes to inspire you. Try something new tonight! #eatmoreveggies #vegetablerecipes #veggierecipes #AIPrecipes #palaeo #palaeorecipes #autoimmuneprotocol #wholefood #eattherainbow ... https://www.phoenixhelix.com//a-z-vegetable-recipe-roundu/

This week I won a recipe challenge that required the creation of a recipe for a meal containing carrots , potatoes , strawberries (all from local Galey's Farm) and honey from Babe's Honey Farm. This is what I came up with! It's so important to support our local farmers. When you buy from local farms and producers you get fresher, healthier food, and you're directly supporting the hard-working people of your community. Thank you, Babe's Honey Farm for the inspiration! Ma...Continue reading

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! The Island Prostate Centre supports local men facing prostate cancer, and funds prostate cancer research. This year one of their most important fundraising events - their annual Father’s Day walk/run is being held virtually. If you’d like to walk, run, or make a donation in honour of your dad and all the important men in your life, you can be sure it’s going to a worthy cause. #FathersDay #menshealth #prostate #prostatecancer #prostatecancerresearch #supportlocal #yyj

It's been a tough few months for everyone, and with people's dopamine levels at an all-time low, I personally believe that the food we eat should be not only very nutritious, but also deeply satisfying. These sweet potato breakfast brownies have lots of beta-carotene to nourish the immune system, complex carbs to satisfy the adrenals, lots of protein and good fats to keep your mood and energy up, and loads of fudgieness without any sugariness. They're also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan, and can be nut-free. https://www.drjocelyntaitt.com//sweet-potato-breakfast-bro #dopamine #sweetpotatobrownies #breakfastbrownies #adrenals #mood #chocolate #grainfree #paleo #vegan #proteinbrownies #dairyfree #glutenfree #glutenfreebrownies #nutfreebrownies #grainfree #grainfreebrownies #paleobrownies

Adjust your focus, find your vision.

New blog post: When so much in life is overwhelming and out of our control, we can empower ourselves by focussing on what we can control, and by making a conscious effort to turn our attention toward joy and meaning in our day. In my new blog post I share how I have done this and how it's kept me afloat during these challenging past few months. I hope you find it inspiring! What are some things that you can control in your life right now? #whatwecancontrol #serenitypraye...r #COVID #findingjoy #findingmeaning #victorianaturopath #victorianaturopathicdoctor #Reiki #meditation #EFT www.drjocelyntaitt.com//amidst-chaos-joy-and-beauty-endures See more

Happy International Nursing Week! Thank you to all the nurses for all your contributions #nurses #nursingweek

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Is it COVID? The flu? Allergies? Here are the most common symptoms at this time. https://preview.redd.it/fmtjcg6rc0q41.jpg

There’s a lot of confusing and questionable info circulating on the web about natural medicines, now even more than ever. As a naturopathic doctor, I work with patients to identify which options are most indicated for them as individuals, and which ones should be rejected. In these extraordinary times I’m making myself available for phone and telemedicine consults. To book, call 250-590-7809.

Wise words to reflect on. #COVID #coronavirus