End of Semester/Exam Stress?
Naturopathic Medicine can help you maintain good mental health! No matter what your area of postsecondary study, the pressure of end-of-term due dates and exams can cause significant anxiety for students of all ages. The most recent statistics indicate that about 25% of students experience significant anxiety and/or depression that specifically relates to school.
Naturopathic medicine can help to address anxiety, stress and any related concerns such as sleep problems and set you up for success at any time of the school year.
A Naturopathic treatment plan for anxiety may include advice about:
- Nutrition: Many people benefit from reducing caffeine and refined sugar, as well as getting support to keep their blood sugar balanced. Making sure protein and calorie intake are adequate for the individual is also critical for helping to manage anxiety.
- Movement: Research has shown that regularly engaging in any kind of physical exercise reduces anxiety. This can be as simple as taking a short walk or stretch break when you feel anxious thoughts creeping in.
- Sleep: Lack of restorative sleep can contribute to anxiety in a big way! A naturopathic doctor (ND) can help you optimize your sleep routine by discussing sleep hygiene methods and ways to optimize the various signals (like melatonin and GABA) that induce sleep.
Supplements: Your ND can help determine a safe and effective supplement prescription for you that is compatible with any prescription medications you may be taking. These recommendations vary based on the individual circumstances that trigger your anxiety and stress.
Regardless of what you’re struggling with, naturopathic medicine can help support your mood and reduce anxiety so that you can feel more prepared to tackle the end-of-semester stresses with greater confidence and ease.
Thunder Bay
If you’re curious about how naturopathic medicine can help you, please call us at 807-683-7287 or go online to book a free 10-minute consultation at tbaynaturopathic.ca.
Many extended healthcare insurance plans cover the fees for naturopathic treatments. Appointments are available on Mondays on campus at Student Health and Wellness.
Orillia
Students can request an appointment with the Naturopath on mySuccess. Appointments are covered through your student health and wellness fee. Appointments are available on Wednesdays at the Wellness Centre or virtually.