Next up on the docket..what does a consultation look like?!
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A herbalist, or phytotherapist, is a health care practitioner that uses whole plants to treat individuals. We base our treatment plans on holistic-centered practice often stemming from ancient and traditional frameworks.
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Since I've started my practice as a herbalist, it has completely opened my eyes to the vast variety of healthcare practices that are out there. There are so many alternative modalities for people to try when it comes to their health concerns, and herbal medicine is definitely on the list of collaborative medicine to try. What I've come to learn in more recent times is so many people are genuinely interested in plant medicine - but they don't quite know what it is, how it works and what it may be able to do for them.
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I'm getting asked a lot about spring cleansing - and although I'm not one to promote a generic, laxative rich cleanse, I do agree that Spring is by far the best time to use cleansing herbs.
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For Easter long weekend this year, I left Victoria to visit with family, and when I returned I noticed bright yellow had sprung all around the city! It's as if they were telling us it's officially Spring.
The Dandelions! The common weed that many gardeners dread appearing in their yard, is actually a wonderful medicinal plant that I have grown to know and love.
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New space, new inspiration, new promotions!
The Special-Tea series has officially started! I'll be offering a different promotional tea every couple weeks, they are available for purchase through Mindful Medicine and can be picked up at the new office location, or a preferred prearranged location.
As an avid traveller, I love to be as prepared as possible when planning a backpacking trip. This month my mom and I are heading south to spend 3 weeks in Costa Rica. Along with beautiful beaches, lush tropical rainforest and I'm sure a plethora of amazing like-minded travellers, backpacking also comes with unexpected adventures and unwanted health concerns.
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For anyone who knows me well, knows it is very apparent that I am not a morning person.
BUT, the last few months there is one thing that helps that awful alarm clock sound feel a little brighter and lighter as I roll out of bed. I'm sure you've heard of it - it's the bullet coffee.
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