Posts by Victoria Albina
B12 and Mental Health: It’s Not All in Your Head
We all want to live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives. To be the best versions of ourselves. But how can we if we feel tired, anxious or depressed – using our last bit of energy to try to feel “normal”?!
Read MoreEp #3: How to Conquer Anxiety
Anxiety is an incredibly common concern amongst us bipeds. In fact, in the early days of humankind, it was an important tool our brains used to keep us alive (think: lion = RUN!). While the majority of us no longer face those same dangers on a daily basis, our brains are now reacting to dangers…
Read MoreEp #2: Be Your Own Watcher
Alright, friends, let’s get into the good stuff. Today, I’m talking about mindfulness. Now, I’m not teaching you everything you need to know about mindfulness on this one episode. That’s impossible. But what I am going to do is help you build a strong foundation upon which we’ll build throughout this podcast. Mindfulness is about…
Read MoreEp #1: Are You Ready for Change? Welcome to Feminist Wellness.
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ~ Audre Lorde Thank you for joining me for the very first episode of Feminist Wellness. I am excited to be here and excited to help you take…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Feminist Wellness Podcast!
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the Feminist Wellness podcast! It’s been a long time in the making and I’m really excited to finally share it with all of you. My name is Victoria Albina and I’m a witchy-woo-loving science nerd. I have a master’s degree in public health. I’m trained as a family…
Read MoreLeaky Gut and The Depression-Gut Connection
Do you know that mental health issues like depression and anxiety can be linked to the health of your gut? When the gut lining isn’t strong enough to do its job, we’re dealing with leaky gut. In other words, increased intestinal permeability. This is often due to imbalances in good and bad bacteria and can…
Read MoreGluten Cross Reactions: When Your Body Thinks Non-Gluten Foods are Gluten
Maybe you’ve been working hard at eating gluten-free, but you’re still experiencing symptoms of gluten exposure. You’ve put down the bagels and turn down the pancakes and yet you still have brain fog, digestive issues, headaches, and fatigue. You could be having gluten cross reactions. Even if you aren’t eating gluten you may be sensitive…
Read MoreBrain Fog Got You Lost? 9 Easy Steps To Clear The Air
Brain fog is a serious issue that western medicine has few answers for. You don’t have to suffer with brain fog – your body is just letting you know that there’s an imbalance that needs to be heard and healed.
Read MoreSoaking Beans, Seeds and Grains to Reduce Lectins, Optimize Digestion and Nutrition
Properly soaking beans, seeds and grains is just one key to making them digestible.
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Cold & Flu
It’s that time of year. Winter is upon us. With less sun exposure, less fresh in-season fruits & veggies, and with most of us spending more time indoors, coughing on each other and sharing germs, colds are bound to rear their ugly heads. Common Cold 101 The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory…
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