Dr. Christina Bjorndal completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders.&nbsp; Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer. She has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. She has written&nbsp;three books on mental health&nbsp;as well as a&nbsp;10 week course&nbsp;and in-person retreat on mental health. Visit&nbsp;drchristinabjorndal.com for more information about her books and courses. Now in today's show with Dr. Chris we talk about.....&nbsp; • What is orthomolecular nutrition and how she used it to heal hearself • How to appropriately taper antidepressants • The four foundational pillars of health that she works on with all her patients • Her bedtime routine and favorite supplements for sleep • Practical steps for calming your inner self-critic • The heart meditation process she uses to help you improve and trust your intuition • And more.... &nbsp; OK, let’s go chat with Dr. Chris!

Thriving With Mental Health After a Suicide Attempt

Jackie Beyer grew up on Long Island about 20 miles from NYC. During her junior year in college she met her husband on a mountainside and they have been happily married for almost 25 years now! They live in a small cabin but her husband Mike is the resident baker and gardener. He grows a huge garden every year. Jackie is an artist and journalist who helps around the garden. She launched the&nbsp;Organic Gardener Podcast in January 2015. Jackie talks to amazing guests who are dedicated to eating and growing healthy nutrient dense food and protecting our planet. &nbsp;  Now in today's show with Jackie we talk about.....&nbsp;  Planning for your garden: What are the best to plant, and when What is the best type of garden to have for beginners How to make sure you have good soil How to test your soil to see what micronutrients are in the soil Which manure is good to use for your compost and which one you should NOT use An alternative to using manure&nbsp; And more  OK, let’s go chat with Jackie! Resources:  Jackie's Website:  http://organicgardenerpodcast.com/ More Information About Starting Small:&nbsp;http://organicgardenerpodcast.com/68-start-small-garden-starting-success-tips/ Check Out Jackie's Free Garden Course:&nbsp;https://mailchi.mp/5611bc3d7dfd/free-garden-course Get Jackie's  Garden Journal and Data Keeper  Connect with Jackie:   Email:&nbsp;OrganicGardenerPodcast@gmail.com&nbsp;   Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/organicgardenerpodcast/ &nbsp;   Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/OrganicGPodcast &nbsp;   YouTube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxOU5nFefaeEV49IQDSig &nbsp;   Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/OrganicGardenerPodcast &nbsp;   Facebook Group:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504677209849446/

Organic Gardening for Beginners

Dr. Stephen Lewis and his wife Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their optimal health by utilizing extensive, but low cost lab work. Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts. They both traveled to China to study with traditional Chinese medical doctors and know the importance of proper nutrition in healing and maintaining the human body.  Now in today's show with Dr. Stephen Lewis we talk about.....&nbsp;  Why eating organic simply isn't enough anymore Why it's important to detoxify everyday and how to do this The top 5 supplements that everyone should be taking What is one of the most important keys to healing and what is the book he recommends for learning more One of his favorite plants to keep in the home to help with environmental toxins How long does it take to truly heal Which hormone was key to his wife's weight loss And more...  OK, let’s go chat with Dr. Stephen! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis' website:&nbsp;https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/ Fill out their health survey:https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/health-survey/&nbsp; Get the Book: The Biology of Belief

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