Dr. Michelle Cárdenas

07/17/2022

This tells a story of the progress the field of naturopathic medicine has made in recent years. Congrats, NUNM (formerly NCNM), my Alma mater ⚕️👩🏻‍🔬🌿

🎉🙌 😍Did you see? NUNM is thrilled to have been named one of the best 2022 Med Schools by The Princeton Review!

With both demand for naturopathic care and public awareness of the merits of NDs on the rise, we're so pleased that The Princeton Review has included naturopathic medical schools in the list this year.

Might NUNM be your dream school? Visit nunm.edu, and watch for applications to open September 1 for Fall 2023 enrollment.

04/22/2022

Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, has been shown in research since the 1980’s, to have numerous health benefits. From blood pressure reduction to improved mood, reduced stress hormones to improved immune function and balance, forest bathing promotes overall health and wellbeing.

I believe this is one of the pillars of health, to spend time in nature, and it is commonly found on treatment plans I give to my patients. It is also something I personally value and strive for.

Earth Day is a perfect reminder for all of us to get outside, immerse ourselves in nature, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. We also must take care of our Earth so she can continue to provide for us.

Happy Earth Day, everyone! ❤️🌎❤️

The Japanese have known for years that spending mindful time in the woods is beneficial for body and soul. Now western doctors – and royals – agree

03/24/2021

Burnout has been at the forefront of my mind in recent months, after I created an online course on how to heal from it.

This article spells out the WHO definition of burnout— excessive and prolonged stress in the workplace— and some key features of it—exhaustion, cynicism, and self-blame.

While burnout relating to the work place is certainly real and deserving of a title, this same syndrome can span other aspects of life as well.

For example, I see a lot of postpartum mothers in my practice and many of them are dealing with going back to work, pumping milk several times during their work day, mothering 24/7, keeping up their house, grocery shopping, etc. They have little time for exercise, sleep, and self-care. They are exhausted. Their needs are not getting met, which can easily turn into cynicism. They are struggling to keep up with everything and they blame themselves for it. This is burnout too!

This article discussed some important tips for managing burnout, however it fails to discuss any of the physical attributes of burnout. They talk about burnout solely as a mental-emotional issue that comes from prolonged and excessive stress within the workplace. But, when people are in a state of burnout, their adrenal glands are shot, their immune systems are imbalanced, they aren't digesting/absorbing nutrients efficiently, they aren't processing sugar healthfully, and their nervous systems are out of balance.

Removing some of the stress, encouraging rest, engaging in things that bring you joy are incredibly important, as the article expresses. AND, the organ systems that are suffering and trying to keep up with the stressors need to be supported and healed.

This is how people can truly heal from burnout.

I work with many patients on the journey of healing the adrenal glands and repairing the body from burnout and it is incredible to see how they can rebound and thrive again, despite many of the stressors persisting.

Burnout is common across the globe, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work and your life.

02/26/2021

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02/16/2021

Beyond the health benefits that live plants provide, just look at these colors! I’m beyond thrilled at these new additions to my office at Origins Integrative Medicine. Huge thanks to my good friend Terra at Lush Elements for bringing in this creative, life giving vibrancy 🌿🙏🏽❤️

02/09/2021

As most of you know, I’m launching an online course TOMORROW focused on beating burnout through adrenal restoration. There’s still time to register! If you’ve been feeling fatigued or stressed from the wild times we’re living through, this is the course to help lift you back up.

Learn more and register at https://www.santabarbaranaturopath.com/burnout-to-burn-bright. I hope to see you there, friends!

A virtual 8-week program to support your adrenals & help you shine bright.

02/05/2021

In my clinical practice, I have a saying: “Empowered Healing, Compassionate Care.” This means that I meet my patients “where they’re at” on their health journey, providing the professional care they need and deserve, while simultaneously providing tools to directly improve their wellbeing.

Through my years as a naturopathic doctor, I’ve helped countless people who were “running on empty” heal their adrenals and restore their overall health. It’s a passion of mine, and some of the most rewarding work I do. To this end, I’ve developed an online, 8-week program called Combatting Adrenal Fatigue: from Burnout to Burn Bright, which provides a deep dive into the topics of stress, adrenal fatigue, and burnout — while guiding participants through the process of total adrenal restoration.

For anyone experiencing chronic stress, and possibly even burnout, I’m here to help you heal. I’ve experienced burnout before, and trust me when I say that there is a way out and that you CAN feel good again!

If you feel that you’re running on empty, I can help. I’d love to see you take advantage of this new course.

Learn more here: https://www.santabarbaranaturopath.com/online-courses/p/burnout-to-burnbright

02/02/2021

High stress has become the norm for many of us in these wild times — and its impact spreads farther than you think. If you’ve been feeling fatigued, stressed, or burnt out, I’m here to get you back on track with my totally virtual, 8-week course designed to give you the deep knowledge and tools to restore your body and mind, helping you shine your brightest!

I hope you’ll join me in taking this next step to a more resilient, happy, and energetic YOU.

Learn more: https://www.santabarbaranaturopath.com/online-courses/p/burnout-to-burnbright

01/29/2021

Today marks an awesome day. I wrapped up my first ever online course on immunity and stress management — and I’m so grateful for the 55 people who joined me on this exciting journey! The level of engagement and learning within the group was incredible. Thank you!

I’m happy to share that I’ll be continuing my virtual learning format for full-body stress healing through an 8-week online program called Combatting Adrenal Fatigue: from Burnout to Burn Bright. It will be packed with modules, tutorials, live Q&A sessions, treatment strategies, and a community of students working through similar journeys to get back on track to their boldest, brightest selves.

Want to learn more? Details can be found at https://www.santabarbaranaturopath.com/burnout-to-burn-bright. Comment below if you have any questions!

A virtual 8-week program to support your adrenals & help you shine bright.