Dr. Leaf's Blog
We live in an environment where anxiety is a prevalent problem, for both adults and children. According to the data, every year there is a profound increase in number of children and teens experiencing signi...
Read moreWhen we are in pain, it can be hard to do anything. It is hard to concentrate or focus on anything, and even harder to be happy or feel hope. But what happens when you have to live with a chronic illness? Wh...
Read moreWhen many of us think of mushrooms, we either think of the ones we cook with, the ones people use to get “high” or the ones that are very dangerous. But did you know that certain mushrooms are superfoods tha...
Read moreIf anything, this year and the global COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that so much is out of control. Yet there is still reason to hope! Even though we cannot always control what happens to or around us, we c...
Read moreWe love celebrating the different seasons, whether it’s the coziness of fall and the anticipation of those winter holidays, or the excitement of summertime and backyard get togethers with loved ones. But did...
Read moreWhether we are talking about our relationship with ourselves or our relationship with food, it is important that we feel empowered to take charge of our lives. In this podcast (episode #214) and blog, I spea...
Read moreTalking about a mental health issue or learning challenge can be difficult at the best of times, but how do you speak about it at a place where you spend much of our time: the workplace? In this podcast (epi...
Read moreBy Dr. Will Cole There are many therapies out there promising to be the solution to all of our skin woes. From acne to rosacea to wrinkles - chances are there’s a cream or treatment designed to get rid o...
Read moreRelationships can be tough, especially during a global pandemic. Many of us are spending more time than ever before with our partner, while COVID-19 has made it harder to connect with others if we are single...
Read moreLittle is known about schizophrenia, even today. There is so much misinformation about this kind of mental distress, it is no wonder that many people find it confusing and even frightening. In this podcast (...
Read moreAlthough we have made many advances in the field of contemporary medicine, more and more people are battling with long-term chronic illnesses. Indeed, for the first time in modern history, we are dying young...
Read moreHuman mental health is infinitely complex. We all battle in different ways, we all struggle, and we all need to learn how to cope, process, feel and experience life’s ups and downs. The fundamental way we do...
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