The Real Reason You Can’t Put Your Phone Down At Night 📱


Stealing Time at Night? The Real Reason You Can’t Put Your Phone Down

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling, watching "just one more episode," or resisting sleep even when you're exhausted? There's a term for it - bedtime revenge procrastination - the quiet rebellion of someone who didn’t feel like they had enough time for themselves during the day. In the moment, it feels like freedom, a stolen slice of autonomy, but the next day brings fatigue, brain fog, and frustration.

If your nights are filled with avoidance and your days lack joy, the issue may not be sleep but how you’re spending your waking hours. Instead of forcing an earlier bedtime, try infusing your days with more of what lights you up - because true rest begins with a life that doesn’t feel like something you need to escape.


Think You May Be Allergic To Dairy? Maybe Not.

People often think they are allergic to dairy because they experience a coating in the throat when drinking milk that feels like mucus.

If you’ve sworn off dairy because of the sensation of mucus in your throat, I have good news - you’re probably not allergic. The common belief that “milk makes mucus” isn’t backed by science; instead, when milk mixes with saliva, enzymes cause the fat to precipitate, creating a temporary slimy sensation. If this bothers you, try experimenting with different dairy products - lower or higher fat options may change the experience. Rather than cutting out dairy unnecessarily, a simple switch might be all you need.


Quote Of the Issue

"Question everything" - Albert Einstein

I love this quote because it speaks to the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and the willingness to challenge assumptions. It encourages us to look beyond the surface, rethink what we’ve been taught, and seek deeper understanding rather than passively accepting what we’re told. By questioning, we open the door to new possibilities, greater clarity, and a life shaped by our own truth rather than inherited beliefs.

As always, Yours In health,

Dr. Dominika Zarzeczny

Naturopathic Doctor


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Hi! I'm Dr. Dominika Zarzeczny, ND

First inspired by the work of Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Dominika has focused much of her career on helping her patients connect the dots between early adversity and trauma and their impact on lifelong health and well-being. She knows that the reversal of chronic illness involves the nervous system, and so she has dedicated her practice to helping patients master their own nervous system to positively influence their mind and body, behaviours and ultimately health outcomes. Her explanation of disease doesn't pathologize or blame, but is nuanced, humanized and filled with hope. She trained with various psychologists and experts in the field of psychological trauma. She incorporates the principles of neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory and compassionate inquiry in her approach with patients. Combining these with her naturopathic training, she likes to say that she works at the intersection of science and human experience.

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