Estrogen Balance and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Estrogen levels in the brain and body affect our brain's levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, two neurotransmitters that are implicated in mood disorders like depression, psychosis and anxiety. Our brain has several built-in recycling processes to keep us...
Eat Less, Live Longer: The Therapeutic Benefits of Fasting
In the past I used to suffer from "hanger", feeling hungry and irritable if going more than a few hours without food. Now my body is adapted to fasting, going prolonged periods without food—and I feel all-the better for it. When I was a kid, no one ever had to...
So “What the Health” Do I Eat Now?
A naturopathic doctor offers tips for navigating the often contradictory and confusing world of modern human nutrition. As soon as we start to feel comfortable with our grasp of human nutrition—which foods are healthy, which ones are unhealthy, and how to eat a...
Root Causes of Anxiety, a Functional Medicine Approach
I talk about root causes of anxiety, the most common mental health condition, and what to do about it from a functional medicine perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3wedJyGmT0&t=196s Hi, everybody, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani here. I'm a naturopathic doctor who...
Contrast Showers for Immunity, Inflammation, Mood, Pain and Weight Loss
I talk about contrast showers for boosting immunity, lowering inflammation, mood, pain and weight loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgSLgeENJGk&t=28s Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, I'm a naturopathic doctor and today I'm going to talk about hot...
What Supplements Does a Naturopathic Doctor Take?
I talk about the supplements I take on a daily basis and their indications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFGBiNV6rqg&t=9s Hey, Everybody, my name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani and I'm recording to you guys from my kitchen in Toronto. And this video is about the...
The Therapeutic Order of Naturopathic Medicine
The Therapeutic Order is a tool that helps guide naturopathic treatment approaches. I explain how naturopathic doctors' healing philosophy might differ from the conventional medical model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faUYM4xhi_E&t=3s Hi, guys, I'm Dr. Talia...
8 Foods for Mental Health
I talk about 8 functional foods that can help calm inflammation, boost neurotransmitter synthesis and restore common nutrient deficiencies that might contribute to low mood and mental health conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmBwhnpZItg&t=382s My name is Dr....
5 Tools for Emotional Wellness and Mental Health
I talk about 5 essential tools for caring for your mental and emotional health. These are powerful self-care practices that can help balance your mind and emotions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Em4v2hoic Hello, everybody, my name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani. I am a...
A Naturopathic Approach to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age and can result in weight gain, infertility, acne, irregular cycles and unwanted hair growth. I talk about a naturopathic and functional approach to managing...
A Morning Smoothie Recipe for Mental Health
I often recommend smoothies as an easy way to manage mental health symptoms, balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation and increase energy. I discuss the types of foods I put into my morning smoothie and their benefits on the body and mind....
The 6-2-6 Breath for Stress and Overwhelm
The 6-2-6 breath is a yogic breathing technique that can help calm the mind, benefitting feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGV4QDf74kY&t=73s Hello. My name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani. I'm a naturopathic doctor and mental health...
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Alternate nostril breathing is a yogic breathing practice that can help boost mental clarity and calm the mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfgTIZNCZEo&t=173s Hello, everyone. My name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani and I'm a naturopathic doctor with a special focus in...
A Naturopathic Doctor Prepares 7+ Meals in Three Hours or Less
The key to having healthy, delicious meals on the go is organization. I explain how I overcome a busy schedule by doing a focused grocery-shop, heating up the oven and batch-cooking seven or more whole-food, healthy meals in under three hours. You know the feeling:...
7 Ways a Naturopathic Doctor Can Help You Rethink Breakfast
As a naturopathic doctor, one of the first things I recommend to my patients is a breakfast overhaul. Adding healthy fats, protein and vegetables to the first morning meal can change your hormonal signalling and improve your energy and mood. When it comes to writing...
Gluten Sensitivity and Mental Health
Current research suggest that gluten can increase systemic inflammation, contributing to a worsening of mental health symptoms, as well as other inflammatory conditions, such as pain and autoimmune disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc8CH4KpW8I Transcript:...
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing
In this video I talk about the Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku, or "forest bathing" and how incorporating this practice into your routine can set you up for improved mental health and stress management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHs1P1zEx7s Hello, everybody, my...
Amino Acid Therapy for Mental Health
Certain amino acids, when taken therapeutically, can affect our body's ability to produce neurotransmitters that can greatly impact our mental and emotional health. These therapies can help treat depression, food addictions, alcoholism, psychosis and anxiety, among...
On Emotions and Eating
My mother tells a story about my childhood where she is standing in the kitchen, preparing dinner. I stand below her, tugging at her shirt, and begging for food. "I'm hungry", I say, according to her recollection of that moment and many others like it; she says that...
Estrogen Dominance, Hormone Balance and the Mirena IUD
In response to my very popular article about the Mirena IUD and how that can upset hormone balance, or further an existing imbalance, I talk about a condition called "estrogen dominance" can result in hormonal symptoms, such as PMS, infertility, weight gain and...