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Creating Achievable Goals – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
Ahhh... New Year’s Resolutions. How are they coming along? Me, so so. Some days I have endless patience, drink 8 glasses of water, and only one coffee. Others... not so much?♀️ Do I care? Not really. Will I keep trying? Of course. The intention is there. I’m forming...
Stress Management – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
Stress on/stress ON. We are an increasingly busy society. Focused on achieving and achievement. Doing more. Being better. More work, more parenting, more stimulation, longer hours, less sleep, less help. We are ON more often than not. This is not serving us. It leaves...
Pregnancy and Motherhood – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
The beautifully complex relationship between the mother and fetus ensures that the babe has everything that it needs, but often at the expense of the mother. The placenta is going to grab whatever it can, even if the mother’s levels are low. It’s an amazing system but...
Simple Diet and Nutrition Tips – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
I had the pleasure this morning of speaking with a group of women at Hollyburn Country Club about diet and nutrition.When it comes to diet I want sustainability. I want you to enjoy your food; to have a good relationship with it. My top diet/nutrition tips:...
Natural Medicine Does Not Always Mean Safe – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
It is always tempting to consult Google or social media for the latest and greatest in natural medicine, but a reminder that natural does not always mean safe. Natural medicine, and in particular, the use of herbs and vitamins, is not without contraindications and...
Skincare and Wellness – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
I’m big into skincare. Techniques, treatments, lotions, and potions. I have drawers full of various beautiful creams and serums. I love clean beauty products. But while my treatment and product game is on point, how am I doing internally? This is where things really...
Let’s Talk Sleep – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
Let’s talk sleep. Who’s getting it, who isn’t, who NEEDS it (moms, are you feeling me on this one?!). Sufficient sleep is integral to optimal health and many of us are not getting enough of it, either because of external factors (oh hi young kids??♀️), or internal...
Feelings and Emotions – Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND
Your feelings and emotions are not going to disappear by stuffing them down. In fact, inevitably they will reappear, stronger. A better bet is to “ride the wave”, as they say. FEEL the emotion. ACKNOWLEDGE it (“I am feeling x”). Let it crest then come back down. Get a...
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy – Dr. Tomah Phillips, ND
Foods For Heart Health The foods we eat (and don’t eat!) can have a significant impact on our heart health. Aim for real, whole foods, cooked at home whenever possible, while limiting processed and packaged foods. In the words of Michael Pollan, “If it’s a plant, eat...
What is Cranial Sacral Therapy? – Charlotte Chalmers, RMT
Physical and emotional stresses create tension in our body which can affect our brain and spinal cord, our central nervous system. Craniosacral Therapy helps relax these tensions, allowing the flow of cerebral spinal fluid, blood and nerve function,...