Dr. Katarine Holewa ND
11-536 Herald Street V8W 1S6 Victoria, BC, Canada

Covid Phase 2 - Back to work and Restarting in our "New Normal" I'm posting my latest blog providing information for my patients regarding how we're progressing now that we've entered Phase 2 in Covid management. I hope you all and stay well!

What is your shade? I'm "light blue" - Growth Zone!

A very good friend sent this to me today. I wanted to share with you all: This is a very unique time - some darkness and some light. Scott my amazing husband asked me to read this article and some of its salient points really took my breath away. Some of us just cannot believe all of this is happening and we have jumped on our gerbil wheels trying to push out the white noise of our world in crisis. Trying to stay as busy as we can- instead I wonder if this is an opportunity f...or healing, for connection and an excuse to just take a breath and be... Gratitude lists, meditation, writing that book, online counselling with your spouse, learn a language, learn to cook and find new recipes, watch that great TV series, yoga, connect with your children... really connect- listen to their stories and dreams their fears and just love the heck out of them. For me it may just be that I get to ride my horse way more than I have been able to over the past years. Stop buying things and relish in the fact we need to save cash flow for this time- that alone should give us extra time to just be... Organize your life, make pretty and attractive spaces in your home for people to escape to, create a tree fort or an outdoor escape for you and the kids, just read a damned good book... Sometimes we need permission to slow down- a prescription ; perhaps just perhaps COVID in all its madness is just that... a chance to catch a breath express gratitude and pay it forward. As an empath this pandemic has shaken me quite hard - difficulty sleeping, early morning anxiety but then to see all the connection and the good going on does soothe me and inspires me to do the same. It has been said that pain can be healed with two things: 1. Gratitude 2. Paying it forward Look around you and see how you can help others - don’t forget to wave and smile - this is very important at a time of social distancing. Some that are already socially isolated are feeling even more so. It is a time for patience with your loved ones and people in our community, kindness and thank yous and saying sorry genuinel

There is a lot of news out there advertising supplements, remedies, immune boosters and other ways to support your health during this pandemic. Please remember, not everyone has the knowledge, education and authority to prescribe/recommend these products. Some products may even prove to be harmful, especially if you have an ongoing medical condition, are taking pharmaceuticals or when used in inappropriate combinations. Your Naturopathic Physician knows what to recommend, wha...t has interactions and what would be appropriate for your needs. Trust us with your concerns and questions about how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. We care, are available and are ready to help you!

Positive words from BC Health: Naturopathic Physicians have been officially defined as essential service providers. This is excellent as many people are require physical, emotional and mental health care - both for existing conditions and, especially now, for new/acute conditions. Our provision of this essential care doesn't stop.... We are here for you, our clients in these difficult times! Be well - wash your hands!

If you've been using the supposedly all-natural "U-Dream" and are wondering why it's suddenly not available anymore... Turns out they've been incorporating unlisted ingredients - ones you'd probably rather not be taking on a regular basis... It really upsets me to know that a company would deliberately food people into thinking they're making an all natural product. A sad lesson to really know and trust the companies you purchase your natural supplements from.