Birch Wellness, Bowen Island
201 - 566 Artisan Lane in Artisan Square V0N1G2 Bowen Island, BC, Canada

*Supplement Refill FAQ* . Q: How do I re-order my immune tinctures? A: Immune/Lymph Tincture and Kids Immune Glycerite will continue to be stocked at Birch Wellness. Please email [email protected] for refill requests and a staff member will place in the lockbox for pick up. .... Q: How do I re-order all other supplements? A: First, make sure you are on the appropriate supplement plan. This may require a telemedicine visit with Dr. Alea to discuss your symptoms and recommendations. If you haven't had a visit in 6+ months, its a good time to check in and make sure you are the right supplement regime. Dr. Alea will send a plan (supplement, dosing, duration) via her online dispensary, Fullscript. You will receive an email where you can order directly and have shipped to your home. . Stay tuned for more info on my next post on Fullscript. - Dr. Alea :) See more

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Happy Solstice! Light a candle and set some intentions tonight to welcome back the light.

View from Birch today

We all need help at times. And these times are extraordinary. If you feel you need to talk with someone, please call today. Caring Circle Health Resource Centre #bowenisland #caringcircle #bowenislandhealthcentre #wellness #community

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Beautiful post from Rising Women.

Rumi says, "All medicine wants is pain to cure." And so we must cry out in our weakness, our ineptitude, our beautiful inadequacy and make of it an invitation that medicine might reach through and towards us." Grief is medicine, if we let it move through us. It is alive with beauty and most of all Love. After all love and loss are but the same seed. When we honestly and vulnerably open ourselves up to love we know that we are also dancing with Heartbreak. In the heartbreak there is immense beauty, and like a seed - when it breaks - new life forms in the darkness and rises to the light.

I felt compelled to share this point. With all this smoke around us, stimulate acupressure point Lu7 by gently pressing on the point throughout the day to help your lungs manage it. Also remember to drink lots of water and if you have any pears it’s a good time to eat them they are a food cure to nourish the lungs. Courtney

Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation, Caring Circle, and the Bowen island Community Foundation are supporting much needed local mental health support for children, adults , families ... https://bowenhealthcentre.com/stay-informed/

Estrogen is a group of hormones that supports our menstrual cycles and fertility, and also our bone health, brain health, and keeps inflammation in check. It ke...eps us feeling juicy and sexy, too. But like anything, too much of a good thing can mean imbalance - and frustrating and at times harmful symptoms. You may have heard the term estrogen dominance. This refers to when estrogen is too high, or more dominant than its balancing sister hormone, progesterone. Symptoms include: Cyclic breast tenderness, breast cysts, breast fullness, short menstrual cycles (< 21 days), heavy periods (which then may mean more crampy, painful periods), mood swings, menstrual migraines, and water retention. It can also contribute to endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and, unchecked, is a risk factor for breast and endometrial cancers. Why does it happen? Estrogen-mimicking hormones in your food or environment Poor gut elimination of estrogens/gut microbiome dysbiosis Low fiber diet (fiber helps to eliminate estrogens) Impaired liver detoxification of hormones Estrogen-containing birth control Healing these underlying causes is essential to healing hormone imbalances. In my practice, I use foods, nutrients, and herbs to support that process. Here are some of my favorites: Flax seeds: 2 TBS daily Leafy Greens: 2 to 4 cups daily, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choi, collards, Napa cabbage (safe even if you have a thyroid problem, just eat cooked) Legumes: to 1 cup (cooked), or 2 TBS hummus, at least 4 times/week Vitex: 180 mg in capsules or 5 mL tincture daily Dandelion root: 5 mL tincture or taken in capsules Turmeric: in foods, in capsules up to 2 gm daily, or as curcumin Enjoy and stay tuned for my upcoming articles on how to have healthy, optimized estrogen levels and more! Dr. A. #hormonehealth #womenshealth #hormonebalance #naturalmedicine #herbalmedicine #herbalista #foodismedicine #integrativemedicine #breastcancerawareness #plantbased See more

Back at it in the city. Bowen clinic is open next week, online booking is open. More details to come. Ps I’ll look like this.

Here is a fabulous resource for parents (and really applies to everyone), during this public health crisis and period of massive change. Thank you, Gordon Neufeld, for your contribution, clarity and compassion https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HNnXutm7p4g#menu

I love having edible flowers in my salads. Something to consider in your garden...happy planting https://www.urbanmoonshine.com//urban-moonshines-guide-to- #edibleflowers #sustainableliving #gardentherapy #natureheals

To all my patients out there, I’m missing you all. To do our part, acupuncturist have been asked to close. I’m home with my kids and learning to be a teacher to them, and occasionally an acupuncturist to them. Although I’m not physically in the clinic, I’d really like to know how everyone is doing. Please send me updates or any new or change of symptoms so I can stay close to your case and in touch. My email is [email protected] I’ll be doing acupressure posts here... coming up with points you can do to self treat. I’ll also be doing more pediatric posts aimed at ways to help you treat your kids. Dr Alea Bell is still working and doing TeleMedicine. You can still book on the regular booking site to see her. Looking forward to hearing from everyone. Courtney

Julie Hughes is a Registered Professional Counsellor with over 10 years experience working with Individuals, Couples and Families. She is currently offering Online Counselling on Evenings and Weekends. If you need support during this challenging time she can help you navigate and process some of the discomfort of living in these days of social isolation. She's also offering a sliding scale for those who might not have benefits. Please email her for more information and feel free to read her blog on Coping During a Pandemic. Email [email protected] for any questions. You can also book online here: https://birchwellness.janeapp.com//shift-counselling/book https://www.steadfastcounselling.com//coping-during-the-p/

Shopping tip: to avoid frequent runs to the grocery store, keep a running checklist of groceries and household items you are running low on. What is urgent? What can you go without? What items can you stock up on? Here are a few free printable lists to help keep you organized. Lets keep our trips to the General Store, Ruddy Potato and town as infrequent as possible. Stay healthy and #stayhome <3

Online counselling sessions are available and a convenient option for support for anyone that is practicing 'physical distancing,' 'quarantine' or voluntary 'se...lf-isolation' during the present Covid-19 public health crisis. Feel free to contact me here. Please don't let financial concerns be a barrier to accessing support; I am willing to work with you to make alternative arrangements that are feasible for you.

Looking for creative ways to get your kids moving at home? Our favorites are scavenger hunts, cosmic kids yoga, and dance parties. Check out this great FB group. Do you have innovative and fun ways to keep your kids active and engaged? Share with us below!... https://www.facebook.com/groups/activeathome/?ref=share

Birch Wellness will be closed as of today, March 18, 2020. All practitioners will be transitioning to telemedicine to continue supporting your healthcare needs. More details to come as we update our booking site, set up telemedicine and implement direct billing.Birch Wellness will be closed as of today, March 18, 2020. All practitioners will be transitioning to telemedicine to continue supporting your healthcare needs. More details to come as we update our booking site, set up telemedicine and implement direct billing.

A message from Bowen Island Integrated Health: *COVID-19 Testing Notice* Hello Bowen,... We hope this message finds you all healthy and happy during these interesting times. We have been in contact with both Lifelabs and Dr. Schloegl in the efforts of building a COVID-19 testing plan. We are happy to announce that Lifelabs will continue their usual on-island services this week until otherwise indicated. Unfortunately, Lifelabs IS NOT going to be doing COVID-19 tests as they are not set-up for swabbing and testing but they will be transporting COVID-19 samples from Bowen Island to the mainland for processing. DO NOT go to Lifelabs if you think you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Dr. Schloegl has indicated that she is able to do COVID-19 testing for individuals that have symptoms AND fit the exposure criteria. Please ensure that you fit exposure criteria before going for testing. If you are unsure what the exposure criteria is then please follow the link below: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/h/coronavirus-disease-covid-19 Bowen Island Integrated Health will be open on Monday, watching the developments and re-evaluating daily. We are following the WHO and Canadian Health guidelines to ensure health and safety of the public. We have lifted our cancellation policy and ask all symptomatic individuals to self-isolate for 14 days as indicated by the Canadian government. We are wishing everyone the best physical and mental health during these times. Remember, nature walks are safe and a great option to stay physically active right now. Best, The BIIH Team

With allergy season arriving, here is a helpful chart comparing symptoms to other viruses including COVID-19. Birch Wellness

I just finished this article I've been working on all weekend. I know you’ve been waiting to hear from me on how to prevent and treat COVID-19 naturally, partic...ularly the herbs and supplements I recommend, what I think about elderberry and cytokine storm, and more. In this article I’ll be discussing these, and in a subsequent article, coming in the next couple of days, I’ll talk about natural therapies for COVID-19 symptoms, whether they work, what’s appropriate to try, and when to get medical care. See more

Dear patients, clients and our community of Bowen Island, . Your health and safety are of utmost important to us at Birch Wellness. In light of the recent developments with COVID-19 (also known as Novel Coronavirus), we would like to take a moment to update you on additional measures we are taking to keep our clinic a safe space for all. . Our clinic will remain open for the time being. If anything changes, we will be sure to update you as soon as possible. For those with upc...Continue reading