How to get what you need at your next doctor’s appointment.
Ever leave a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, rushed, or unsure of what just happened? This blog post gives you clear, practical steps to prepare for appointments, advocate for yourself effectively, and get the care you actually need - especially if you’ve ever felt unseen in medical settings. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, seeking answers, or just tired of feeling unheard, this guide can help you walk in with more confidence and walk out with a plan.
How body-neutral healthcare can help you manage your health without demanding you shrink your body.
There’s nothing more frustrating than going to the doctor and being told to “just lose weight”. So if weight loss isn’t an option for you, how do you manage your health effectively? That’s the question that body-neutral medicine answers.
Chronic illness impacts mental health - here’s what you can do about it.
Chronic illness deeply affects mental health by intertwining physical symptoms with emotional and social challenges such as grief, isolation, and identity shifts. Addressing these issues through a biopsychosocial approach—emphasizing affirming care, support networks, and self-compassion—can help you navigate your experiences and improve overall well-being.
Now Offering In-Person Affirming Naturopathic Care in Toronto at Ember and Spark Health Collective
What you need to know about long COVID diagnosis and treatment in Ontario
Long COVID is a brand-new diagnosis that’s been evolving rapidly over the past 5 years. But CFS/ME, one of the most debilitating manifestations of long COVID, has been studied for many years, and can give us some clues about what to expect with long COVID. Here’s what you need to know if you think you might have long COVID or CFS/ME.
Is Halloween candy actually bad for you?
We can do better than the simplistic idea that candy is either “good” or “bad”. You want to understand how the food you put in your mouth actually affects your body, so you can make informed choices about to eat, while still living your most enjoyable life.
How to have a healthy, diet-culture-free holiday visit with your family.
You have worked hard to cultivate an attitude towards your body and mind that makes you happy and healthy. So why do you end up falling into those same patterns to unlearned years ago when you spend time with family over the holidays? And how can you avoid it this year?
Asking about alternative treatment options could change your health. Here’s how.
You’re standing in the hallway outside your doctor’s office holding a prescription for something you don’t want. But if you made the appointment to discuss your options, why was only one treatment offered to you? It might not be your doctor’s fault…but it’s in your best interest to look into alternatives.
News! Presenting Heal All Consulting
I am SO THRILLED to announce the launch of my new venture, Heal All Consulting, with my great friend and long-time collaborator Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND.
5 Ways to Build Resilience Against Oppression
When you have to deal with microaggressions and systemic oppression every day, it can be hard to bounce back and keep going. What’s the key to doing it anyway? Resilience.