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Each month, thousands of Canadian users visit My Well Self to research holistic treatments, ask their health-related questions, and connect with licensed & vetted healthcare practitioners. Whether they are just starting their research or getting ready to book a clinic visit, they know we’re the best source of trusted advice. Increase your visibility, share your expertise, and connect with patients in search of your services. Register your FREE practitioner profile at www.mywellself.ca!

Did you hear about the cardiologist who went to great lengths to win the heart of a hematologist? ...It was all in vein! Laughter is a natural stress-reliever, and when it comes to your vascular health, reducing your stress level is a highly recommended strategy for blood pressure self-management. Other suggestions include reducing intake of sodium, caffeine, and alcohol.

Menopause is different for every woman, with timing and symptoms that vary greatly. In Canada, menopause typically occurs around age 52 and lasts about 5 years, although some women will experience symptoms for longer.

You asked, we listened. We are expanding the types of practitioners that you can connect with on https://buff.ly/3yrXzMd! Wellness is an individual journey, and we want our users to have access to the expansive and ever-growing network of holistic services that will help them to achieve their unique health & wellness goals. Stay tuned for more details, we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on!

Quitting smoking is not easy, but it’s one of the best things you can do to improve your vascular health. Those who quit smoking can expect a significant improvement in blood pressure, circulation in extremities, and life expectancy.

Ladies, do you know how to tell if you’re starting menopause? There are a few symptoms we’ve heard of quite a bit (hot flashes, anyone?), but there are many less obvious signals that your body is beginning to change. Scroll through our most recent blog post to learn the major and minor symptoms of menopause onset. Did you learn something new? Let us know in the comments! https://www.mywellself.ca/these-27-symptoms-show-youre-hea/

My Well Self user Penelope posted a question about dealing with hot flashes from menopause. Check out what responses the user got from holistic health practitioners. Dr. Nicole Tillie, ND Dr. Meaghan Datema, ND Felicia Assenza, ND Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND & Dr. Suhani Shah, ND https://www.mywellself.ca/practitioner-reply/

Our circulatory system plays an important role in our health, delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout our bodies via our blood vessels. You might be surprised to learn just how many blood vessels are in the human body!

Annette Orzel is a Hamilton-based Osteopath experienced in treating Raynaud’s Phenomenon. Surprisingly common for a condition that is not frequently discussed, Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a vascular disease that causes the fingers to turn red, white, or blue when exposed to triggers such as stress or changes in temperature. Heal Health & Performance Read through Anette’s informative blog post to learn more about this condition, and how Osteopathy may help you to manage the symptoms! https://buff.ly/3vdDmaY

Deep breathing is an easy and free way that you can manage anxiety, even if it strikes you unexpectedly. The next time you feel anxious, try inhaling for a count of 4, holding for a count of 4, and then exhaling for a count of 6. This stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system, causing you to feel more calm.

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In honour of Naturopathic Medicine Week, we'd like to thank all of the Naturopathic Doctors in our community for the way they contribute to Integrative Health. Thank you for treating us with compassion and understanding, and for helping us make the best natural choices possible for our bodies and minds. Naturopathic Medicine can prevent and treat a multitude of ailments and issues, and the practitioners providing this type of care deserve some serious recognition for their contribution to our holistic health. Thank you Naturopaths, we are very grateful for what you do to keep us healthy!

We’d like to hear from you! Pregnancy isn’t easy. Whether it’s conceiving, keeping your changing body healthy, or managing the tough mental and physical symptoms that come with each new trimester, there are challenges at every turn. If we are lucky, someone we trust will give us a piece of advice that makes it just a little bit easier. So we’re opening the floor to our community, both healthcare professionals and people who have experienced pregnancy: What is the best tip you have for women who are currently pregnant, or trying to get pregnant? Leave them in the comments!

There are so many ways that Naturopathic Doctors can support you before, during, and after your pregnancy. Naturopaths offer guidance to increase your chances of conceiving, keep you and your child healthy through pregnancy, and provide support for your body and mind postpartum. Find a local Naturopath to support you through your pregnancy at https://buff.ly/3uZCxSP.

Pregnant bodies are going through some fascinating changes! Did you know that the volume of blood in your body increases during pregnancy? By the time of childbirth, the uterus is receiving one-fifth of your pre-pregnancy blood volume.

Preparing for your pregnancy is both exciting and stressful at the same time. With so many changes to be ready for, and mixed information coming from different sources around you, it can be confusing to figure out what you can do now to make your pregnancy as healthy and comfortable as possible. Our most recent blog post explores the basic and best practices to prepare your body and mind for your upcoming pregnancy. Take a look! https://buff.ly/3frhVwt

My Well Self user Elliesaccount posted a question about chiropractic treatment during pregnancy. Check out what responses the user got from holistic health practitioners. Dr. Meaghan Datema, ND, Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND, Dr. Suhani Shah, ND, Dr. Patricia Brum, & Dr. Daina Patel https://buff.ly/3yfQdeA

While herpes normally isn't a life-threatening illness, it is pervasive, persistent, painful and often embarrassing. Let’s explore what herpes is, its symptoms, causes, and natural treatments. bit.ly/AHolisticApproachToLivingWithHerpes

My Well Self user evelynuser posted a question about miscarriages. Check out what responses the user got from holistic health practitioners Dr. Nicole Tillie, ND and Anne the RMT bit.ly/QOTW-Miscarriages

There are some herbs that can help with healing from a miscarriage. For example, Red raspberry leaf tea is nourishing and tones your uterus. Red raspberry also helps with blood loss and maintains proper iron levels.

You may shed a lot of tears but you are so much stronger than you could ever imagine.

You're not expected to be okay, make it normal that it is okay to not be okay. Take it one day at a time