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Depression

Depression and anxiety can be overwhelming.  Many people don’t really understand what is going on with them, they just know that they feel uneasy, irritable, weepy and alone.  Seeking help can be scary but trying to help themselves hasn’t been effective.

Relationships can get tense, jobs can be lost, and life can feel chaotic.  The good news is, it’s not all in your head.  Mental health is chemistry.  It’s all about balancing out seratonin, dopamine, and epinephrine.

A Naturopathic Doctor will design a comprehensive treatment plan specifically for you.

Treatment could include any or all of the following modalities, among others:

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Supplements
  • Acupuncture

The other benefit of seeing a Naturopathic Doctor is that they can help you understand when medication is a good option.

The word depression is used loosely.  It’s not uncommon to hear someone say “I’m feeling a bit depressed today,” but it is important to realize that clinical depression can gravely affect your life.  It’s not something that you can just “buck up and get over” –  it is a medical condition that requires treatment.

The official definition of clinical depression, according to the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), is based on the following eight primary criteria:

  • Poor appetite with weight loss or increased appetite with weight gain
  • Insomnia or hypersomnia
  • Physical hyperactivity or inactivity
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive
  • Loss of energy and feelings of fatigue
  • Feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach or inappropriate guilt
  • Diminished ability to think or concentrate
  • Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

If you have experienced five of these symptoms for at least a month, clinical depression is indicated; four symptoms means clinical depression is likely. Clinical depression is also referred to as major depression or unipolar depression.

Commonly depression is associated with some other condition and is often seen in patients with:

  • ADHD (especially adults)
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Addictions
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic pain and/or inflammation
  • Cancer
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • PMS or PMDD
  • Stress and/or low adrenal function
  • Food allergies
  • Sleep disturbances

Prescription drugs (such as birth control, anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids and sedatives) can also cause depression. The list could go on and on, but whatever the cause, there is help.

 

To get started with Naturopathic Medicine book your assessment here or call 705-792-6717

Interested but not sure? Meet one of our Naturopathic Doctors and have your questions answered by booking your free 15 min introduction here or by calling 705-792-6717

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Last weekend I attended Camp Widow again in Toront Last weekend I attended Camp Widow again in Toronto hosted by @soaringspiritscanada which is the Canadian arm of @soaringspiritsint 

Great friends, new friends, support, hope, ideas, remembering, honouring, dancing. So much packed into a short little weekend. 💕

Love your people. Go out and live your life to the fullest. Say I love you. Long Live Love.
I love you well baby checks with babies & parents. I love you well baby checks with babies & parents. This is a great opportunity to sit down with a healthcare provider and get all your questions answered from a natural perspective. We do physical exams and can look in babies ears, listen to their heart, measure them, and track their progress together. 

If your baby has extended health benefits then now is a great time to use them before the year is up.

#wellbaby #pediatricnaturopath #familynaturopath #familyhealth #naturopathbarrie #barrie #barrieontario @rooted_naturopathic_clinic
Awesome time on Saturday walking for @bridgetsbunn Awesome time on Saturday walking for @bridgetsbunnies as a sponsor and supporter. 

The turnout was amazing and inspiring. So much love in this all-ages crowd. 

I’m so grateful for our community.
I do acupuncture too! Fertility Acupuncture at R I do acupuncture too! 

Fertility Acupuncture at Rooted

This treatment has been offered at Rooted for over a decade. 

Acupuncture helps regulate menstrual cycles, decrease pain, increase blood flow to the uterus to help with lining, and also helps decrease your stress. 

It’s something you can do when you feel like you can do nothing at all. When you have no control over when you’ll get pregnant. At least you know you can do this for your body to help increase your chances. 

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Why did I become a naturopathic doctor? 1. I love Why did I become a naturopathic doctor?

1. I loved how I could spend lots of time with my patients to get to know what’s going on

2. I can look for the root cause of the issues

3. I get to use creative and holistic ways to help

It’s a pretty cool job. I’m thankful I found it. And I’m here to help you and your family. 

#barrie #barrieontario #barrieontariocanada #girlboss #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #feelbetter #naturopath #functionalmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #barriemom #barriemoms #barriebusiness #barriesmallbusiness
Hey! It’s Dr Whitney. I treat kids ages 0-10 yea Hey! It’s Dr Whitney. I treat kids ages 0-10 years old. I’m working Tuesdays-Thursdays including a new Tuesday night shift! Those book up fast so grab your spot for your child. 

@rooted_naturopathic_clinic #childrenshealth #kidsmatter #babyhealth #eczema #ibs #constipation #digestion
My favourite things are babies and food. Put them My favourite things are babies and food. Put them together and you've got adorable pictures! However, I started my journey with baby food with a little bit of fear when my firstborn developed severe allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. Now it's my passion to share with moms how to introduce foods safely and properly to avoid food allergies and sensitivities. Come and join me @serenitybirthstudio this October for a very informative class. Link in bio #babyfood #allergies #foodallergyprevention #foodallergies #barriemoms #orilliamoms #midlandmoms #raisinghealthykids
This year I bought golf clubs for my birthday and This year I bought golf clubs for my birthday and decided this was the year I was taking up golf officially. 

It was time to build this skill so I could spend more time with my mom and stepdad. The byproduct is creating new memories with other friends who also like the game and making new friends. 

This Friday we golfed in the 5th annual Mike Gilbertson Memorial tournament. I’ve sponsored a hole for a few years for @carlaynegilbertson and @seasonscentreforgrieving but this is the first year I golfed. It was so much fun for a great cause. I’m excited to see how much the event raised for these special kids. 

What activities do you do to connect with the people you love?

#connection #womensupportingwomen #golflifestyle #community
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