Gardening as Therapy For many of us, gardening seems to soothe the spirit. You might not be surprised to hear, then, that gardening has actual therapeutic properties. A recent survey even found that 80% of participants who garden considered themselves happy and content with their lives. Some of the therapeutic qualities of gardening include: –…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve…
Absolutely… NOT… I am not perfect; I am not infallible, unflappable or stoic; I lack confidence and have fragile self-esteem; I am indecisive and can procrastinate as much, if not more than anyone else; I am not always calm, carefree, and happy; I do not have a life which is free from stress, anxiety or…
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we…
Bioavailability refers to the amount that one’s body can absorb and use a nutrient or drug. Before breaking down how our body absorbs specific compounds, let’s talk about broader backdrop subjects; macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and have a very high bioavailability; meaning that our body readily absorbs macronutrients. On the other hand, micronutrients, essential…
Navigating the overwhelming information about agriculture, nutrient density, and fruits and vegetables can get all too complicated. So, let’s break down some of the key subjects and learn how to approach this issue head-on. We’ll talk about what causes the loss of key nutrients and how you should modify your diet as a result of…
By SokyaHealth clinician When you fantasize about the perfect love, what are its qualities? Noninterference and a sense of freedom? Reliability and mutual trust? Loyalty and undivided attention? Validation and unconditional acceptance? Love is Love is….Love…? In her book All About Love, Bell Hooks asserts that we do not have a concrete, universal definition of Love.…
Did you know that hydration plays a huge role in mental health and one’s capacity for rational thought? Our brain and body do not function as well as possible even if we are only 2% dehydrated! The National Library of Medicine conducted a study on how hydration impacts one’s capabilities. Results show that the amount of…
You want to cut out gluten, dairy, or sugar? Relationship With Food. You want to lose 10, 20, or 100 pounds? Relationship With Food. You want to eat more vegetables? Relationship With Food. You want to stick to that diet everyone is talking about? Relationship With Food. No matter what change you want to…
Back in the early 2000s, my teenage years were…difficult. As a transracial adoptee, living in White Suburbia, my identity formation was particularly fragmented, my urges to numb outweighed my hopes for the future, and my sense of belonging was built on self-betrayal as I attempted to fit in. My inner teen is beside herself as…