Dr. Shabita Teja, Naturopath
757 West Hastings Street V6C 1A1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

I’m so looking forward to June 5th & sharing the hour together - can’t wait!! Thank you Tziporah Kingsbury for your time, energy & effort in putting this together. You’re amazing!

Free webinar today! As part of the NMW 2020, Dr. Shabita Teja, discusses the importance of the gut/brain connection & how we can begin to heal both - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/swc-20200528

Join me tonight at 5pm for Menopause Chicks #OfficeHours with the fabulous Shirley Weir discussing one of my many favorite topics - the Gut Brain Connection!! Bring your Qs & I’ll see you there #NaturopathicMedicineWeek

SWC Update - Opening Soon! - We have missed all of you & hope that you & your loved ones continue to keep well & stay safe. In keeping with the Province & individual College guidelines, we’re excited to make the following announcement: We are ready to re-open next week on Monday May 25th! https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/qi-beauty-4813696

Dr. Shabita Teja interviews Dr. Tessa Stark who is a new naturopath at Sinclair Wellness Centre - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/dr-tessa-stark-interview

COVID 19 Update - Dr. Shabita Teja - We’re reaching out to ensure you & your loved ones continue to stay safe & healthy during these uncertain times. Things continue to evolve on a daily basis with the current COVID-19 pandemic, so we are paying close attention to our individual regulatory colleges & will keep you abreast of any updates in regards to the possibility of re-opening the clinic. https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/dr-tessa-stark-prp-4802648

Check out my recent interview on the amazing podcast Sustainable Life with founder & CEO, M. Bansal as we discuss "Supporting the Immune System during COVID-19": https://podcasts.apple.com//sustainable-life/id1463684195 Remember that I'm still available for TELEMEDICINE & PHONE consults. Visit https://www.tejawellness.ca & click on "Book Now".

Thank you Tziporah Kingsbury for inviting me to be a part of such a collaborative hour of sharing wisdom & hope in these unprecedented times. I felt so honoured to "share the screen" with all of you! Catch the reply of yesterday's #ELEVATEseries session. Happy Saturday to all of you - #stayhomestaysafe

Reminder: Webinar with Dr Shabita - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/covid-19-update-4779908

Join me tomorrow at 11am PST for the #ELEVATEseries - I can’t wait to dive into thought provoking conversations with these amazing minds. We all need to support one another & address challenges we may be facing during this pandemic. Join us - can’t wait to virtually see you there! Let’s #elevate the conversation tomorrow! Thank you Tziporah Kingsbury for putting all of this together, you’re a rockstar!

I’m so excited to be a part of this series - looking forward to Friday!

Lets Thrive! - Let’s THRIVE: Join sisters Dr. Shabita Teja Naturopath and Pharmacist and Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD Stress Anxiety Expert and along with Dr. Khalid Alibhai Chiropractor for an inspiring 60 min Webinar on how to THRIVE during these uncertain times. https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/covid-19-update-4777704

Did you know you can see Naturopath Dr. Shabita Teja via telehealth? Learn more. - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/dr-tessa-stark-prp-4787224

Register NOW for a webinar I'm doing with my sister & brother in law this Friday at 10am! Come & learn 3 different perspectives on staying well during these uncertain times - a medical doctor, naturopath & chiropractor all on ONE webinar!

So excited to be a part of this - thank you for putting this together Tziporah Kingsbury!

Support our #frontline healthcare workers! Join the 7pm cheer in downtown Vancouver - feels amazing when a community comes together to support those who need & deserve it the most!

My webinar with my sister, Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD Stress and Anxiety Expert and my brother in law, Dr. Khalid Alibhai Chiropractor on how to THRIVE during uncertain times. Here’s your chance to learn from a naturopath, medical doctor & chiropractor all in one convenient webinar! A summary of my part is found below but listen to the webinar to learn invaluable info from Drs Khalid & Shahana Alibhai!... Dr. Shabita Teja N.D - Eat Well Fight or flight or rest and digest. We can either be in one or the other, not both. In flight or fight blood flow is directed to your limbs, nothing is directed to your core which means there is no rest and digest. Leaky gut syndrome: When our body is exposed to food sensitivities, viruses, toxins, etc. the cells in our digestive system become less tightly knit, they become leakier and inflamed. The food particles seep through the cell lining into our blood stream which matters because our immune system reacts to what is in our bloodstream, which results in things such as autoimmunity, inflammation, malabsorption etc. By healing the gut we form a barrier to the outside assaults! Tips for eliminating well: Diaphragmatic breathing to activate your vagus nerve to get us into rest and digest, Drink water -We don’t absorb more than 2 cups at a time, separate it away from meals, and drink room temperature water Daily bowel movements - 1-3 times a day is the goal, or after each meal. Once ever 3-4 days signals a problem. Use the Bristol Myers stool chart as a reference. Healing the gut: Remove irritants and food sensitivities, replace insufficient digestion (helping your digestive enzymes function optimally), reinoculate good flora (probiotic supplements or fermented foods), repair gut lining (L-glutamine, curcumin, omega-3s supplements) and relax to get into rest and digest. https://www.tejawellness.ca//thrive-move-well-eat-well-amp

Do you journal? From Dr. Daniel Amen, author of Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Make your worries work for you.... Studies show that journaling is a powerful tool to help get worries under control and out of your head. Let's do this together: (head over to Menopause Chicks PRIVATE COMMUNITY to comment) Whenever you get a worry (a negative thought that won't go away), write it down (physically--with a pen.) Once it is written, evaluate it for its accuracy. Is it true, or realistic? If not, smile and let it stay on the paper. If the worry has merit, write down three or four things you can do about the worry, and equally important, write down what you canNOT do about the worry. P.S. Dr. Shabita Teja, Naturopath introduced this concept in her video last night through an acronym P.A.C.E. Download (or watch at Menopause Chicks PRIVATE COMMUNITY) https://wetransfer.com//02ea6def915840f0f48d74957c2/071605 to learn more about managing anxiety, especially during this unprecedented time in our world.

HI Everyone! We did experience some technical challenges during The Truth About Perimenopause & Menopause last night with @MenopauseChicks and unfortunately, we weren't able to go live. BUT don't fear b/c here is the recorded VIDEO for you thanks to Shirley Weir @MenopauseChicks. Thank you for taking time to watch/listen & for putting your own name at the top of your to-do list! NOTE: During COVID-19 pandemic with my clinic @SinclairWellnessCentre being closed, I, like a lot ...of my allied healthcare professional colleagues, am currently seeing patients virtually via telemedicine & phone consults. Remember that even telemedicine consults are covered via extended health benefits so take advantage of my training in counselling & other modalities to help you & your family during this unprecedented time. We will get through this together - stronger & more connected than ever. Book online at: https://sinclairwellnesscentre.janeapp.com//sinclair/book See more

Everyone just a friendly reminder of my talk with @MenopauseChicks at 4:30pm today

Join both myself and @MenopauseChicks for a free session where we will first address the topic of anxiety in light of our current affairs + we will unpack everything you need to know about navigating your perimenopause-to-menopause. Q&A will follow. https://buff.ly/3biYXo2

Join us on Mon! I’m here for you as a pharmacist & naturopathic physician during these uncertain & unprecedented times. We’ll get through it together - stay strong & healthy.

When is the best time to invest in your health? 20 years ago. When is the second best time? Today! Our world is navigating uncharted territory right now and I ...am currently leaning away from sharing any direct COVID-19 information (let’s all refer to our trusted health professionals for that!) However, I am fully leaning toward leveraging this opportunity to do what I have the privilege of doing every day: inviting women to put their own names at the top of their to-do list, and to embrace self-care. This particular call-to-action might seem counter-intuitive in the middle of a health crisis, but I’m going to argue it is the BEST time to set ourselves up for optimal health: immediately and long-term. What do I mean by self-care? The answer is going to be quite personal and individual. However, I want everyone to hear me when I say this: do not underestimate the power of stress. Stress management isn’t woo-woo and it isn’t all about bubble baths and (at-home) pedicures--although those activities can certainly prove beneficial. This is about understanding that stress is behind most, if not all, doctor visits, hormone imbalances, chronic health conditions and death. Prolonged exposure to chronic stress is a health threat, especially to women, who have the highest rates of heart disease and stroke in our country. Here are four ideas to consider for managing stress and investing in our health: Read full article at Healthing.ca or all my articles at TinyUrl.com/Healthing

The public is reminded that there is no need to stockpile medications. Stockpiling medications is harmful to the drug supply and could put others at risk. Visit our website for more info https://www.bcpharmacists.org//covid-19-public-information

COVID-19 Update from SWC & East Meets West - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/covid-19-update-4768223

Dear Valued Clients and Patients of SWC, We, as a collective, have made the decision to close our doors for the remainder of the week as of today. It is NOT wit...h a heavy heart we are making this decision but a positive and empowering one. When we made our decision to stay open earlier on, we were following the guidelines of our colleges and listening to the Public Health recommendations. But as we are all very much aware, this event changes every hour. We wanted to work with you to support your emotional and health needs but for the short interm, we need to practice the social distancing that has been greatly recommended to help flatten the curve. Dr. Teja ND and Dr. Stark will be available via telecommunication to help your continual care so please contact them directly to move forward with. They also are reminding you that you can order your ongoing products and new health support products online through Pure Pharmacy. For those of you who have appointments with us next week, and would like to keep it as is, we will go day by day and will let you know when we will be able to move forward with them. We also suggest not to cancel too far in advance, except for those who have been told to work from home, so we are able to keep a sort of stability and routine within this uncertain time. But of course, 100% your decision. Outside of that, we will be here for you if you have any questions so please reach out to us at any time. Here at SWC we want to thank you for trusting us through this time and supporting our decisions both as passionate caregivers as well and self employed individuals. "Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." - Vince Lombardi Gratefully yours, Your SWC Team

Please see our COVID-19 update from Sinclair Wellness Centre - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/covid-19-update

Mark your calendars for this year’s Fraser Valley Women’s Expo 2020 where my sister, Dr Shahana Alibhai, MD & I will be discussing an integrative approach to managing your #hormones. When do you get to sit down with your Family doctor & Naturopathic doctor at one time - well this Sunday Mar1st is your chance! Hope to see you there!! Visit: http://www.fraservalleywomensexpo.com/stage-presentors for more info. Fraser Valley Women's Expo... For a complimentary meet & greet with Dr Shabita Teja; visit https://sinclairwellnesscentre.janeapp.com//sinclair/book & Book Now!!

So excited for you to join our team at Sinclair Wellness Centre!!

Lose weight NATURALLY! - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellne/lose-weight-naturally-4034151

Had an amazing time last night empowering women to be there own health advocates. We helped uncover the truth surrounding peri/menopause! Thank u Pure Integrative Pharmacy for sponsoring this event & to Terminal City Club for hosting. A BIG thank you to the incredible Shirley Weir founder of Menopause Chicks- an honor to even be sitting on the same stage as you. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for all of the work you do to help women navigate perimenopause with co...nfidence & ease!! Can’t wait to do more of these great events (in person & online) with you! For any of you that weren’t at the event & are interested in finding out more about naturopathic medicine, visit https://sinclairwellnesscentre.janeapp.com//sinclair/book to book a complimentary meet & greet with me at Sinclair Wellness Centre I’d love to help you with an individualized treatment plan to ensure you’re living your best life #womenshealth #hormones #menopause #perimenopause #naturopathicdoctor #selfcare #healthadvocacy #health #wellness

If you want to lose weight this year, take a look at this. - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/lose-weight-naturally

SWC - New Clinicians - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/swc-new-clinicians

What is food sensitivity testing & is it right for you? See Shabita Teja's segment on Global TV - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/food-sensitivity-tests

Are there pros to taking probiotics? Naturopath I was featured on Global TV talking about probiotics. - https://globalnews.ca//probiotics-choosing-the-right-one-f

Is celery juice good for you? Naturopath Dr. Shabita Teja was featured on Global TV talking about the latest craze of celery juice. - https://mailchi.mp/tejawellness/celeryjuice-shabita-teja-nd

Travel health 101 - Read my latest article on travel health tips. https://mailchi.mp/a3bbe5f/how-much-water-is-enough-3005323

How much water is enough? Stay hydrated this summer with natural remedies. Watch the feature on Global TV - https://mailchi.mp/0f2ef544d405/how-much-water-is-enough

Happy New Year! I'm now accepting patients at Sinclair Wellness Centre. I look forward to helping you achieve your health & wellness goals in 2019. Book online now