Lifestyle Counseling Services
When it comes to your health, every aspect of your life can have a profound impact.
Not only can certain lifestyle factors contribute to the development of chronic illnesses, they can also make others worse.
Everything we do affects our health.
From the food we eat to our sleeping habits, our daily work schedule, and everything in between.
Dr. Pat can work with you to find out what parts of your life are holding you back from achieving a state of optimal health.
Below you’ll find some of the areas of your lifestyle where Dr. Pat may make suggestions.
Sleeping Habits
It has been said that the three pillars of your health are a healthy diet, a good exercise routine, and a good sleep schedule.
If you’re having difficulty sleeping, it may have its root cause in a number of different health conditions, like , anxiety, or sleep apnea. It may also be a result of certain medications you’re taking, PTSD, or a number of other health issues. Whatever it is, Dr. Pat will work to uncover the cause.
However, for many, insomnia is linked with poor sleeping habits. In this case, Dr. Pat will make recommendations to help you improve your sleep hygiene.
Poor sleep can compromise a number of your body’s systems, including your . So, improving this aspect of your life can improve your overall health.
Handling Stress
Everyone deals with stress. It’s part of being a human being. No matter who you are, young or old, rich or poor, man, woman, or somewhere in between, we all face stress.
It’s how we handle this stress that sets us apart.
For many, stress can be overwhelming. This may be a result of too many things on your plate, but it may also be indicative of an underlying health condition. In particular, adrenal fatigue can cause depleted levels of cortisol, which may interfere with your ability to manage stress.
Dr. Pat may recommend some relaxation techniques to help you centre yourself, or lifestyle adjustments to help you manage your stress. However, if there’s a deeper reason why you’re having difficulty managing the stress in your life, Dr. Pat will work to uncover the reason.
Whatever it is that’s causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out, naturopathic medicine offers solutions which may help.
Emotional Well-Being
Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are all significant factors in many of our lives. And while some may claim that it’s “all in your head”, that doesn’t make it any less real. These issues can still have a profound effect on your health.
In particular, anxiety is linked with chronic pain, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and irritability. Depression may lead to substance abuse, difficulties at work, memory issues, and other performance issues. And loneliness can be profoundly crippling, leading to brain fog and lack of mental clarity, increased risk of heart disease, and poor ability to deal with stress and anxiety.
Each of these can play a significant role in how the rest of your body functions. They can make it difficult for you to take the actions you need to improve your health. At their worst, they can lead to crippling thoughts of hopelessness and despair.
Sometimes, there’s a physiological reason for this. Other times, it’s a result of your environment and social habits.
Dr. Pat can work with you to uncover what’s causing you to feel this way, and provide solutions designed to get you feeling better.
Book An Appointment With Dr. Pat
Naturopathic medicine is about more than just herbs and acupuncture.
It’s about addressing every aspect of your health, from head to toe, as well as how your surroundings influence your well-being.
Contact Dr. Pat to book an appointment today and find out more about how he can help you improve your overall health.
Naturopathic medicine’s approach is to remove as many barriers as possible to your achieving a state of optimal health, and this includes lifestyle factors.
Contact Dr. Pat today and find out how naturopathic medicine can help you on your road to wellness.