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Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness in the present moment. It is a powerful tool that can offset the constant distractions of our multimedia society. The quality of mindfulness can be developed through the practice of meditation. Regular practice has been associated with an enhanced feeling of well-being.

There is a mountain of research that demonstrates that having a mindfulness practice provides health benefits for a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, chronic pain and more. In fact, these benefits can be detected through positive changes on MRI scans of the brain after only 8 weeks of meditation training and a daily practice.

If you have any questions or would like to explore naturopathic medicine Waterloo further, please book a free, no-charge online appointment with either myself, Dr. Michael Torreiter, ND, CFMP, or another Naturopathic Doctor in Waterloo or Kitchener at CARESPACE. We are happy to listen and are here to help!

Michael Torreiter, ND, CFMP

Michael Torreiter, ND, CFMP

Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Michael Torreiter is a Naturopathic Doctor at CARESPACE. He obtained his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine designation at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2005, worked at Healing Path for 13 years, and moved to CARESPACE in 2019. About half of Dr. Michael’s practice is focused on Precision Nutrition — a comprehensive weight management and lifestyle program that helps people lose weight, gain weight or just improve their diet. In addition, he treats a variety of conditions including digestive concerns, stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalance and men’s health. As well as being certified in Precision Nutrition, Dr. Michael has completed a Mind/Body Medicine Certification from Harvard Medical School and a certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation at the University of Toronto. He offers nutrition talks at the Running Room on a regular basis.

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