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Starr Wellness Starr Wellness provides a supportive, inclusive environment to support young professionals with mult

🌿 Taking time to slow down and consciously breath is important for so many reasons.⁣⁣When you inhale deeply and delibera...
10/05/2020

🌿 Taking time to slow down and consciously breath is important for so many reasons.⁣
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When you inhale deeply and deliberately you are stimulating your vagus nerve which activates specific neurons that detect blood pressure. These neurons signal the vagus nerve that blood pressure is too high, it then responds by lowering your heart rate. ⁣
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⬇️ Here's a quick and easy way to stimulate your vagus nerve.⁣
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💫Place one hand on your belly.⁣
Take a deep breath and imagine filling up your belly with air, slowly filling up the lungs.⁣
💫Then, exhale slowly feeling the hand on your belly lower.⁣
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This stimulates your vagus nerve which activates your parasympathetic nervous system 🌿⁣

🍂Happy first day of Fall!
09/22/2020

🍂Happy first day of Fall!

🌿As the weather starts to shift and we move into fall, our eating habits also change.⁣⁣We tend to gravitate towards warm...
09/14/2020

🌿As the weather starts to shift and we move into fall, our eating habits also change.⁣
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We tend to gravitate towards warmer, cozier and comforting foods like root veggies, soups, stews, chilis and pies. ⁣
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🍂 This is natural and normal!⁣
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What is your favourite comfort food this time of year? ⁣
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🌿 We offer virtual/in-person psychotherapy services, massages, nutrition counselling, Neurofeedback sessions and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy! Contact us via our BIO!⁣
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Isn't that the truth! 🧠⁣⁣⁣⁣
09/07/2020

Isn't that the truth! 🧠⁣
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💦 Water⁣Drinking enough water is essential to keep your brain sharp and body functioning.⁣⁣Tips to drink more water:⁣💧Ke...
07/14/2020

💦 Water⁣
Drinking enough water is essential to keep your brain sharp and body functioning.⁣
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Tips to drink more water:⁣
💧Keep a re-usable water bottle with you always⁣
💧Place water beside your bed so you drink it upon waking⁣
💧Add lemon/berries to water to add some flavour⁣
💧Enjoy delicious water rich fruits like watermelon and cucumber⁣
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💦 Make drinking water a priority!⁣
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🍳 Many studies show that breakfast eaters tend to be healthier. ⁣⁣People who eat breakfast tend to be at lower risk for ...
07/06/2020

🍳 Many studies show that breakfast eaters tend to be healthier. ⁣
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People who eat breakfast tend to be at lower risk for many chronic diseases.⁣
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🥞 This is why many experts claim eating breakfast is important. However, these studies are observational and therefore cannot state that breakfast is the reason for this benefit. ⁣
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🚫 Skipping breakfast can also have some benefits like improving metabolic health. ⁣
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For some skipping breakfast is a positive move, for others it can effect concentration, cause headaches and isn't a pleasant experience.⁣
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👥Everyone is unique, bio-individuality means there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to breakfast! ⁣
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🤔 Which do you prefer?⁣
Are you a breakfast lover? ⁣
Or do you tend to start eating a little later in the day?⁣
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🌿 When we repeatedly do something, eventually it becomes a habit. ⁣⁣This is why training your brain with tools like neur...
05/08/2020

🌿 When we repeatedly do something, eventually it becomes a habit. ⁣
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This is why training your brain with tools like neurofeedback work to improve mental well-being, performance and overall health.⁣
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We can't wait to see everyone back at the clinic for a neurofeedback session, therapy, nutrition consults and massage! Until then, here are some at home ways to keep your brain healthy!⁣
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🙏 Meditate⁣
🖍️ Do something creative ⁣
🧠 Focus on one task and do it daily⁣
😴 Invest in sleep⁣
🏃‍♂️ Exercise⁣
😀 Keep a gratitude list⁣
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🌿 Stay healthy Ottawa!⁣
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☕ Morning Routines⁣⁣Self-isolation really puts us out of the norm. Everything might feel upside down. Putting together a...
04/16/2020

☕ Morning Routines⁣
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Self-isolation really puts us out of the norm. Everything might feel upside down. Putting together a morning routine can help keep some normalcy in your day to day life. ⁣
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A morning routine can be as relaxing or productive as you'd like. ⁣
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Morning wellness ideas:⁣
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Stretch⁣
Meditate⁣
Journal⁣
Movement⁣
Drink something warm ⁣
Brush your teeth⁣
Eat breakfast⁣
Take deep breaths⁣
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Perhaps some of these resonate with you and some don't, that's okay. ⁣
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Do you have a morning routine? Has it changed since you've been staying home? ⁣
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Let us know! 👇😊⁣
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The brain is an electrochemical organ, consisting of five types of brain waves:⁣⁣🧠 Beta waves: Active, busy thinking, ac...
03/27/2020

The brain is an electrochemical organ, consisting of five types of brain waves:⁣
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🧠 Beta waves: Active, busy thinking, active processing, active concentration, and cognition⁣
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🧠 Alpha waves: Calm relaxed yet alert state⁣
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🧠 Theta waves: Deep meditation and relaxation, REM sleep⁣
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🧠 Delta waves: Deep dreamless sleep, loss of body awareness⁣
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🧠 Gamma waves: Higher mental activity, including perception, problem solving, and consciousness⁣
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Different waves get activated for different tasks or states of being throughout the day. ⁣
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🙌 Meditation, deep breathing, movement, neurofeedback, pulsed electromagnetic therapy are all ways to train the brain. ⁣
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🤔 Did you know your brain had 5 different waves? ⁣
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🧠 Studies show that our brain is on autopilot nearly half the time.⁣⁣Bringing awareness back to the present moment is a ...
03/21/2020

🧠 Studies show that our brain is on autopilot nearly half the time.⁣
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Bringing awareness back to the present moment is a powerful tool to bring calm to the mind.⁣
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🌿 Pictured are some ways that you can practice mindfulness everyday. ⁣
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Pick something to start with, let's say brushing your teeth. ⁣
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1) Notice your toothbrush - what is the colour, what does it feel like? Do you like it?⁣
2) Apply toothpaste - what colour is it? What does it smell like?⁣
3) While brushing, pay attention to the act of brushing your teeth - how does it taste? How does it feel? ⁣
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Notice where your mind naturally gravitates to.⁣
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Bringing awareness and connection to everyday tasks can help ease anxiety.⁣
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We hope this finds you well 💙⁣
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The world feels heavy right now.⁣⁣Many people in Ottawa are in self-isolation. Here are some things you can do to keep s...
03/18/2020

The world feels heavy right now.⁣
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Many people in Ottawa are in self-isolation. Here are some things you can do to keep some normalcy in your routine 👇⁣
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1) Set an alarm and wake up at the same time each day.⁣
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2) Keep your normal eating schedule. Used to having breakfast and coffee in the am? Continue to do so.⁣
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3) Take a shower or bath, this will help you feel refreshed and not so "home body".⁣
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4) If you are working from home, set work hours so you get done what you need to do.⁣
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5) Get outside. Breathe in the fresh air. Allow the sun to touch your face.⁣
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6) Find movement. There are lots of options like stretching, at home yoga, pilates or home-based workouts.⁣
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7) Spend time doing something you've always wanted to do, but never feel like you have time for like reading a book, finishing a sewing project or cooking new recipes.⁣
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🌿 What are somethings you feel have kept your anxiety down within your routine?⁣
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