Posts by Dr. Alicia Tremblay
Spring Nettles
Spring has sprung in the valley! Some people would argue that it has been spring for a few weeks, while others would say that it won’t start for a few more days, but for me it is officially spring when the first nettles raise their stalks from the leaf littered soil of the forest floor…
Read MoreSleep
In my blog post about anxiety, I promised I’d write a post about sleep. Today’s topic discusses 7 things you can do to create the optimum conditions for sleep. Sleeping well is one of the most important things you can do for your health! Your brain uses this time to do repairs and remove any…
Read MoreTen Tips To Kick The Winter Blahs
The gray clouds today inspired me to do a little write up for people who struggle with the seemingly endless gray of a Pacific Northwest winter. This blog post is a little longer than my usual blog posts, because there’s a lot of things that can help! 1. Wake up to light: you can use…
Read MoreAnxiety
Today I’m writing about one of the most common things I see in my practice: feelings of anxiety. As a naturopathic physician, I am trained to help assess for physical causes of psychological stress, and often work in partnership with mental health professionals. In this blog post, I’ll explore what anxiety is, discuss underlying causes…
Read MoreHydration
Water does so many things in the body! Water promotes the proper elimination of toxins and prevents premature wrinkling and discoloration of skin. All the cartilage padding of your joints and spine rely on being hydrated to maintain their padding. When dehydration occurs, cartilage is weakened and joint repair slows. When the body is dehydrated,…
Read MoreCreating Successful Change
This is the time of year when people reassess where they’re at in regards to their life and health goals, and may decide to make some changes. Many people struggle with altering their routines. Here are some tips for creating successful change. The first one on the list is the longest, and it is also…
Read MoreFood Based Nutrition
Did you know that the regular foods you eat can help with keeping your body healthy? Here’s a few to eat to give your body what it needs to function well. Antioxidant rich foods: There are many sources of antioxidant rich foods, but berries and green tea are your best bets for potency and bioavailability.…
Read MoreMotivate to Move!
I’m not sure what it is about exercise, but it seems like once you get out of the habit it can be so hard to start again! It turns out there’s a secret little trick to getting motivated. Actually there might be a couple. Let’s look at them. Find the no-turning-back moment. There is a…
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