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Why Vitamin D Deficiency Is So Common (and What You Can Do About It)

Most people know vitamin D is important—but few are getting enough to actually support their health. Even if you spend time outside or take a basic supplement, your levels may still be too low to be effective.

What Makes Vitamin D Different?

Unlike most vitamins, vitamin D isn’t found naturally in many foods. Your body relies on sunlight (UVB rays) to make it in the skin. That means factors like season, latitude, skin tone, sunscreen, and time spent indoors all have a major impact.

In Canada, the sun isn’t strong enough for vitamin D production during the fall and winter months—making deficiency extremely common.

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Burnout: What It Is and How Therapy Can Help You Heal and Reclaim Balance

Burnout is not just being tired after a long day or wishing you had one more weekend to catch up on rest—it’s a deep emotional and physical exhaustion that doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep. If you’ve been feeling drained, disconnected, or overwhelmed no matter how hard you try to "push through," you may be experiencing burnout.

At Uptown Integrative Health, we understand that burnout is a whole-person experience. It affects your mind, body, energy, relationships, and sense of purpose. The good news is—you can recover. With the right tools, therapy can help you restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and build resilience that lasts.

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🌿 Welcome, Jody Kulyk! 🌿

We are thrilled to introduce Jody Kulyk, our newest team member, who brings a compassionate, inclusive, and holistic approach to therapy.

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🌿 Welcoming Leah Coleman, CCC to Our Team! 🌿

We are excited to introduce Leah Coleman, CCC, a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside individuals through life’s twists and turns. Leah understands that healing isn’t always linear—and reaching out for support can be a powerful step toward meaningful change.

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