• Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed?
• Do you have trouble sleeping?
• Do you feel anxious?
• Do you feel exhausted by your lifestyle but unsure how to make changes?
• Do you feel unmotivated, lacking the competitive edge you used to have?
• Do you have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning and starting your day?
• Do you carry weight in your abdominal and tricep area?

Chronic levels of stress and tension are often seen where symptoms of migraines, digestive upset, skin break outs, hypertension, insomnia and muscle pain present.  

Feeling stressed out and drained of energy are some of of the most common problems facing our overworked society where we are subjected to constant inputs that place strain on our adrenal glands and can disrupt how we release stress hormones including cortisol. 

Naturopathic treatment aims to uncover the ways each individual deals with stress and the core beliefs associated with the stress response.  Herbal medicine, acupuncture and counselling can dramatically help calm the nervous system, support adrenal glands and change the patterns that are at the root cause of anxiety, low mood and stress.

Check out this recent article on how stress is affecting our health in the Globe and Mail: Our Busy Life is Making You Sick

For tips, exercises and inspiration, follow Dr Carrie Watkins on her lifestyle wellness blog: Naturopathic Life 

DR CARRIE WATKINS | NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN VICTORIA BC

VICTORIA MASSAGE THERAPY AND HEALTH SOLUTIONS CLINIC