Stephanie Cordes 5/3/22 Stephanie Cordes 5/3/22

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.

Stephanie Cordes 8/12/21 Stephanie Cordes 8/12/21

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.

Stephanie Cordes 4/13/20 Stephanie Cordes 4/13/20

Colour Through It

According to polyvagal theory, creativity comes when we’re in a safe-and-social state. Engaging in a fairly simple craft like colouring can help encourage that state, making it easier to access the ability to memory, focus, and concentration.

Stephanie Cordes 5/13/15 Stephanie Cordes 5/13/15

Coffee: the good, the bad, and the ugly

This blog post addresses some questions about coffee and provide as quick review of the benefits and risks associated with regular coffee consumption.

Stephanie Cordes 2/3/15 Stephanie Cordes 2/3/15

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?