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Iron and Mental Health
Stephanie Cordes Stephanie Cordes

Iron and Mental Health

Did you know that iron levels affect your mood? Not only can low iron cause fatigue because it’s responsible for transporting oxygen to your tissues, but it is also involved in the function and synthesis of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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PMDD: it’s not “just in your head”
Stephanie Cordes Stephanie Cordes

PMDD: it’s not “just in your head”

There is a popular belief that severe pain and intense emotional distress with periods are “normal”—just a fact of life if you have a uterus and ovaries. We’re here to tell you that menstruation does not actually have to be a horrible physical and emotional experience.

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EMDR Explained
Stephanie Cordes Stephanie Cordes

EMDR Explained

EMDR may provide some relief by helping process stuck negative experiences affecting you today, even though the actual event is long in the past. But what is EMDR and what does it look like?

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10 Mood Tips
Stephanie Cordes Stephanie Cordes

10 Mood Tips

Guest blog post: Feeling Down or Nervous? 10 Mood Tips from a Naturopathic Doctor

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Easy Grounding Exercises
Stephanie Cordes Stephanie Cordes

Easy Grounding Exercises

Two useful grounding techniques for times you feel overwhelmed, intensely anxious, or dissociated from your environment

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