Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to get a warm hug? Here’s a hint: it has to do with your hormones.  Oxytocin is referred to as “the love hormone” or “the cuddle hormone” because of the sense of bond we feel after its release. Childbirth, breastfeeding, and sex all trigger oxytocin production […]

Dr. Trevor Cates offers some health tips for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah taking place from January 18th to January 28th.

The holiday season should be a quiet time to relax, unwind, and practice gratitude. However, many people find themselves busier than ever at the end of the year – maybe you are one of them. This can cause holiday stress. It’s so easy to let the busyness of work deadlines, holiday parties, shopping for gifts,

Thanksgiving Recipes   Thanksgiving is a celebration of connection — family, friends, gratitude, and of course, incredible food. But the holiday doesn’t have to mean overindulgence or that uncomfortable “stuffed like a turkey” feeling. The truth is, many traditional Thanksgiving ingredients are already naturally nourishing when we use fresh, whole foods. By choosing simple swaps

How are you taking care of yourself lately? October is Emotional Wellness Month – and it’s the perfect time to conduct an emotional health check and measure how you are doing. It’s also a great time to incorporate habits to create balance and improve your emotional state of mind.   Life has no shortage of challenges

One of the best ways to clear your mind is to get outdoors. And during the summer months, what better way is there to do that than to have a picnic?  July is National Picnic Month for a good reason! A picnic is an opportunity to breathe in the fresh air, spend time with loved

Spring is a beautiful time of awakening for nature and for us humans. Spring equinox is when our planet starts to tilt more in the sun’s direction. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox is in mid-March, and for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it is in September. The equinox is when

When was the last time you took a step into nature and felt how good the grass feels between your toes and under your feet? Or dipped your feet in a lake, a stream, or the ocean?  In today’s modern-day lifestyle, many people don’t take the time to experience the joys nature has to offer.

So many people only think about the root causes of health issues when they are exasperated, exhausted, or even embarrassed. I’ve found as a naturopathic physician that these root causes are what we must discover to truly solve the “why” behind the issues we are experiencing. And throughout the last two decades, I’ve helped thousands

When the seasons change, it’s not just the external changes outdoors that have an impact on our lives. Internal influences have a big impact on our well-being, and we may not even realize it.  As the seasons change, your hormones change too. For example, the hormone melatonin is higher during the fall and winter months.