Dr. Danielle DeBlock, ND

‘While celebrating our resiliency and strength, let us also practice humility. Let us take this opportunity to become truly in touch with our vulnerability to the natural world and be reminded of our place within our global ecological system. Let us for the first time fully acknowledge both the significance of our environmental destruction and our autopilot living. Let us be brave enough to take chances on living life differently and humble enough to be the caretakers our planet deserves and needs. Let us not waste this opportunity; we are within a pivotal moment in time, and both us and the Earth are overdue for change.’ https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//20/5/7/time-to-take-stock

Stay home and stay well. In accordance with public health and safety measures amidst the current global health crisis, appointments are now being conducted virtually through a secure video platform or over the phone. Should you need access to care, you can now do so from the safety and comfort of your own home. ... Message me for bookings or click here: https://thesageclinic.janeapp.com/

Lavender earl grey vanilla latté Steep dried lavender and loose leaf earl grey tea in half a cup boiling water, add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla, and fill remainder of mug with steamed and frothed unsweetened oat milk. #lattelove #slowfood #selfcare #teatime #oatmilk #dairyfree #sugarfreesweets #lavender #earlgrey #slowmornings #nourish #homemade #foodismedicine #holisticliving #healthandwellness #nutrition #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #kwawesome

‘I challenge you to venture inward. To take a breath and journey to yourself. You are beyond worth it. You have always been worth it. You are still perfect, just as the day you were born. You are still exactly as you should be. You still know exactly what you need. It is merely a matter of turning inward, of giving yourself the space to hear your own voice again.’ https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//learning-to-listen-to-lit

Join me online tonight for all things skin health https://education.goodnessme.ca/event/6155

‘When making any purchase, ask yourself the 3 Ns: Is it near? Is it naked? Is it natural?’ Shout out to the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region for hosting a wonderful discussion panel last night with @theecomarketkw @zero.waste.collective @woodenboatfood @zerowastebulk and @regionofwaterloo waste management! So much good conversation around the importance of reducing waste and supporting local food systems, the barriers within ce...rtain industries to do so, and ways we can all do more to have a meaningful impact. I am so grateful to be part of a community with members and businesses dedicated to environmental stewardship and look forward to continued green growth in the KW area #zerowaste #reducereuserecycle #plasticfree #community #greenbusiness #greengrowth #dtklove #dtkitchener #kwawesome #local #localfood #sustainability #sustainablefood #foodmatters #supportlocal #everydayisearthday #greenliving #holisticliving #wecandobetter #missionpossible @greenpartyofontario @morrice2019 See more

‘Let go. Let go of control. Let go of expectations. Let go of disappointment. Let go of fear. Let go of insecurity. Let go of needing more. Let go of resistance. Let go of self-doubt. Let go of your past. Let go of your future. Surrender to the present moment and trust that you are exactly where you need to be. Know that you are enough, exactly as you are, and that you have everything you need within you. Turn in to the difficult moments, breathe them in and breathe them out.... Observe your thoughts and feelings coming and going, allowing yourself space to just be and experience each moment. Breathe. Surrender. Trust. And let go. Let it all go. Nourish yourself. Get enough sleep. Slow down. Say ‘no’. Move your body. Breathe. Reclaim power over your thoughts to reclaim power over your reality. You get to choose every moment, and you get to choose your story. Be gentle with yourself always, and give yourself the time and space you need to feel well. You are enough, and you are exactly where you need to be.’ #stress #stressawarenessmonth #selfcare #selflove #meditation #health #healthandwellness #naturalmedicine #selfhealing #holisitchealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #adrenalfatigue #movement #physicalactivity #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #stressmanagement #nourishment #powerofthemind #breathe #dtk #kwawesome https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//a-series-on-stress-part-4

Time to Up the Ante ‘While our diet should always be the starting place for getting the vitamins and minerals we need for our bodily processes to function optimally, supplementation can offer therapeutic benefit above and beyond that which can be achieved with diet alone. For both nutritional and botanical supplementation, dosage, form, and potential interactions with other supplements or medications must ...always be considered, and should be determined based on an individual assessment.’ https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//a-series-on-stress-part-3 #stress #stressawarenessmonth #stressmanagement #selfcare #health #healthandwellness #botanicalmedicine #adrenalfatigue #cortisol #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #supplements #qualityoverquantity #healthcare #holistichealing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #kwawesome #dtk

Being Busy Is Not a Badge of Honour ‘The art and practice is also rejecting the notion that your worth is based on your productivity or how much you’re doing. Your worth is inherent to your being and remains the same whether or not you sign up for a new volunteer position, get a promotion, make it to the gym, clean your house, watch every hockey game, or reply to the text messages on your phone.’ Read the latest post in my series on stress to be reminded of the importa...nce of saying ‘no’ and having healthy boundaries, and to receive dietary and sleep recommendations to support your adrenal glands. https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//a-series-on-stress-part-2 #stress #busyisnotbest #stressawarenessmonth #sayingno #slowliving #healthyboundaries #selfcare #selflove #health #healthandwellness #holisticliving #nutrition #sleep #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #growth #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #healing #adrenalfatigue #burnout #kwawesome #dtk

April is National Stress Awareness Month Check out my latest blog post as part 1 of a 4-part series on all things stress: How stress affects our body The role of our adrenal glands... Ways to better manage our stress The signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue Interventions available to help us recover when we become over-stressed Click below to read on and ready yourself for some stress relief #stress #stressawarenessmonth #health #healthandwellness #adrenalfatigue #selfcare #adrenalhealth #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #kwawesome #holisiticliving #nutrition #hormonehealth #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #blog https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//a-series-on-stress-part-1

Join me tonight for an online talk about all things detox! Register via the link below. #detox #spring #healthandwellness #liverhealth #guthealth #timeforchange #bodylove #selfcare #healing #naturopathicmedicine #nutrition Goodness Me! Natural Food Market Sage Naturopathic Clinic... https://education.goodnessme.ca/event/5730

‘There is a reason meditation has been an art and practice utilized by humans around the world for thousands of years: it works.’ Read my latest blog post to learn all about why meditation works and for a step-by-step guide on how to do it (including my own guided meditation) #meditation #mentalhealth #holistichealing #wellness #health #mindfulness #relax #change #selfhealers #mindandbody #selfcare #neuroplasticity #naturopathicmedicine #naturopat...hicdoctor https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//20/the-magic-of-meditation

'Each one of these efforts helps establish new thought pathways and release old ones, opening us up to the freedom of releasing fear around change and adversity. You have everything you need within you, and you are enough just as you are. Be here and welcome the healing you so deserve.' #healing #change #selfcare #holistichealth #mentalhealth #selflove #powerofthemind #nutrition #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #blog Sage Naturopathic Cl...inic https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//2/2/6/dipping-our-toes-in

You Best Believe Challenging our thoughts and adopting new beliefs is a powerful first step in learning to welcome unwelcome change in life and shift our mental health overall. Check out my latest blog post to explore some peace- and happiness-focused beliefs, and to prepare for the healing-focused interventions that should follow:... https://drdanielledeblocknd.com//2019/1/23/you-best-believe #change #mentalhealth #believe #blog #holistichealing #naturopathicmedicine #naturopath #wellbeing #powerofthought #changeyourthoughtschangeyourlife #health #selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #dtkitchener Sage Naturopathic Clinic

‘When we surrender to the change, when we surrender to the pain, when we trust the groundlessness of it all, we welcome something beautiful that lies beyond.’ Learning to welcome unwelcome changes is the theme of my latest blog post #change #welcomingchange #newyear #shiftingperspectives #holistichealth #mentalhealth #naturopath #naturopathicmedicine #thoughtfulhealing #blog... https://danielle-deblock-7x8m.squarespace.com//the-gift-of

Cold and flu season is here So it’s time to start winterizing your immune system! Join me this Thursday evening and learn how to prevent and trea...t colds and the flu while boosting your immune system naturally. I will be discussing everything from emergency warning signs and immune boosting foods, to helpful supplements and protocols. There will also be a question period where you can ask any and all immune-related questions When: Thursday, January 10, at 7PM Where: Central Kitchener Public Library in Meeting Room A Cost: FREE! You can register to attend the lecture here: http://kplca.evanced.info/msignup/Register Kitchener Public Library Sage Naturopathic Clinic @dtkitchener #immunesystemboost #coldandfluseason #naturopathicmedicine #learningatthelibrary #naturalremedies #healthandwellness #naturopathicdoctor #foodismedicine #healtheducation See more

'It is important to know that there are many things you can do to affect your state of mind and wellbeing throughout this time of year and always, and that you do not need to suffer in silence. I am here to offer support and to assure you that you don’t just need to ‘hold on’ until spring.' If you are looking for support with seasonal affective disorder, or are wondering what it is, take a read :)

Doing the Holidays Differently: Materialism vs. Your Mental Health - you can check out my first official blog post here https://www.thesageclinic.com/doing-the-holidays-different/

Tea time One of my favourite ways to warm from within during the cold winter months. Green tea sits at the top of my list. Full of the po...werful antioxidant EGCG, it offers cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological health benefits. The mild caffeine pick-up is also appreciated #teatime #pleasuresofwinter #selfcare #healthandwellness #naturopathicmedicine #plantlove #fillyourcup #greentea See more

'There is an increasing body of scientific evidence supporting gratitude, resilience and positivity on long-term outcomes of illness and quality of life. One practice that can have a resounding impact on mental health and overall well-being is the art of being present through mindfulness.' https://aanmc.org/news/mindfulness/

Colder temperatures are ideal for some of the common viruses that make us sick, and a lack of sunlight can have weakening effects on our immune system. Extra immune support can help prevent colds and flus, and shorten the duration of your illness if you do get sick. If you're looking for ways to boost your immune system as we head into cold and flu season, I'd love to offer some support! https://thesageclinic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/20

Questions about naturopathic medicine? Wondering what services I offer or if I can do something for your health concern? Feel free to email me or book a free 15-minute phone or in-person consult to have all your questions answered. I'd love to chat https://drdanielledeblocknd.com/contact-1/

Thanks @mynewroots for your twist on banoffee pie: sunflower seed and oat crust sweetened with maple syrup, date and cashew butter toffee, sliced bananas, and coconut cream topping. Sprinkled with cacao nibs, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate shavings #desserttime #nutritiousanddelicious #plantbasedeating

'The most important thing you can do is cook real food. It’s time for a new story about the food we eat and the environment we want for our children. This has to be about the food, not the weight. Does the food look like it comes from nature or does it have a long list of ingredients? Disease doesn’t happen with one meal but it happens with a thousand, and that’s what we have because we are eating sugar with every meal.' A much-needed conversation about why the obesity epidemic continues to worsen and rates of childhood disease continue to increase, even though everything in the grocery store is made with 'less fat' and 'fewer calories': https://www.netflix.com/watch/70299287

Banana chocolate chip muffins featuring compostable baking cups! #ecofriendlybaking #reducereuserecycle #foreststewardshipcouncil #wheatfree #maplesyrupsweetened

Simple homemade cough and sore throat syrup: unpasteurized honey infused with raw garlic, ginger, and lemon juice. A soothing combination of antimicrobials and ...phytonutrients shown to suppress cough and help fight infections of the common cold. *Honey is not recommended for consumption in children under 1 year of age. #foodasmedicine #coughsyrup #naturalremedies #honeylove See more

A lengthy but great read, and a serious call to put our phones down a little-or a lot-more often! 'It's there, cold and hard, in a growing body of research by psychiatrists, neuroscientists, marketers, and public health experts...smartphones are causing real damage, to our minds and relationships, measurable in seconds shaved off the average attention span, reduced brain power, declines in work-life balance and hours less of family time.' https://www.theglobeandmail.com//your-sma/article37511900/