Healing House Natural Wellness
907 12th Street V3M 2V6 New Westminster, BC, Canada

As a natural medicine practitioner, the ability to look at or find the root cause of an issue is often the beginning of an individuals path to healing. With many DNA tests today it is popular to find out more about individual lineage and background, this is of course important, but does not necessarily open the door to helping an individual who is suffering from a chronic health issue. However, there are DNA tests that offer a look at dietary health, mental health, exercise ...types, and endocrine markers, that are appropriate to an individual based off of their DNA. These various and individual markers are so incredibly helpful as a modality such as Clinical Herbalism focuses a tremendous amount on the chemical constituents of plants and knowing how to apply these to various health and wellness concerns. With modern health focused DNA testing such as DNA Power (based out of North Vancouver), the individual practitioner can see a variety of independent genetic markers, such as how an individual's body handles the inflammatory response, how they might metabolize or hold onto various hormones, how they may process and produce insulin, or how they may be able to absorb vitamins and minerals from foods. Having this knowledge allows us to be exceedingly accurate in our care plans. At Healing House both Petra Sovcov (Herbal Medicine) and Tahlia Sage (Holistic Nutrition) are trained and certified in individual DNA consulting through DNA Power, and both actively use it in their individual practice. For more information on this, please feel free to reach out to us at the clinic by going to www.healinghouseherbal.com Also, for further information on how DNA testing can guide a natural health practitioner, here is a small article by Clinical Herbalist Petra Sovcov https://www.dnapower.com/healing-house-natural-wellness/

For those who love to learn about herbs and their medicinal properties, here is a lovely little article. The following is a beautiful evidence based monograph on the herb Feverfew. Feverfew has traditionally been used for issues with rheumatoid arthritis and even fever. Yet, as science was able to further explore its variety of helpful constituents, we were able to apply it to things like migraine headaches. The following info contains traditional and historically sourced inf...ormation, but also information coming from clinical studies and patient trials.(Direct Link at the bottom) I hope you enjoy this bit of information, and as bonus, I've made it downloadable for reference sake. In Health and Wellness, Petra https://www.healinghouseherbal.com//understanding-herbs-fe

Our body consistently attempts to maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis is the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. A fancy way of saying that your amazing body is always seeking to establish the balance of health, as health is the norm and disease is abnormal. When we know this, we can consider all of the things in our power in order to help the body maintain its normal balance. Simp...le things like diet, regular exercise, self care, stress management, and appropriate sleep. Furthermore when we need more specialized assistance, we can seek practitioners that can offer individual natural health programs offering a variety of options such as supplements, herbal medicine, special dietary needs, and mental health counselling. We have all of these services available at Healing House and offer online and in person appointments. Your body's natural state is health, nurture it today.

At Healing House we've had a wonderful time pairing with the Institute of Holistic Nutrition to offer many soon to be graduates a chance to learn in a wellness centre environment. These students were able to participate in client intakes, wellness care plan formation, herbal medicine workshops, and gain a further understanding in opening their own practice and what is involved behind the scenes. We are so proud of the graduating class who wrapped up their last clinic day last Friday. Tahlia and I have had such a wonderful time getting to know you all, and marvel at your dedication and many talents that you will bring into the field of holistic nutrition. We wish you the very best in all you do and know you will go on to make positive changes in the lives you touch.

Today is our monthly Free People's Clinic at Healing House. Due to Covid 19, all services are being offered via online appointments only and will continue in this manner for the unforeseeable future. Healing House is proud to be able to offer a monthly no cost /by donation clinic. When Petra and Tahlia started working on the vision of healing house, they both felt that so often many individuals in our communities are left out when it comes to access to affordable natural ca...re. Additionally, as part of Herbalists Without Borders which is a global not for profit, Healing House seeks to continue to offer these services under the idea that the fundamental information for supporting ones own health naturally is a human right, and should not be solely offered to those who can afford it. Additionally, our monthly free clinic is a place for students from various modalities to observe and take part in client intakes, wellness care plans, and direct client follow ups under the guidance of a clinic director, making this experience immersive and educational for all. If you would like to receive more information on our monthly free clinic, or feel you require these service, please contact the office directly for an intake packet. We offer our services to the local community first and then open it to individuals in our broader communities in Canada and even the US.

Let's talk about food additives. In western society, and others around the world, our consistently busy lives often lead us to depend on pre-made food products. When we strip away true living constituents from our foods, we are often left with chronic nutritional deficiencies, and in turn, diseases that are associated with deficiency. In addition, modern food practices have introduced many food additives that are toxic. The argument to this of course is that these additives ...are safe in small doses, which, is true. However, many food production and food safety laws do not necessarily take into consideration what is called the rain barrel effect. This effect is the build up of toxic and body/endocrine altering chemicals used chronically over days, weeks, months, and years. So next time you go to your fridge, pantry, or grocery store, don't be afraid to read the labels on your food choices. Are you contributing to your own illness with your daily food choices?

Self care can be something very simple like giving yourself time for exercise and nutritious meals, or as complex as seeking extended help for a chronic health related issue. The bottom line in all cases is that self care is about taking care of yourself, nurturing yourself, and loving yourself so that you can offer the world the best of yourself. So although today is Monday, think about one thing you can do this week to nurture your sense of well being, health, and calm. What does that look like to you?

One would think that the companies that seek to make us well and maintain our health would be cautious with their ingredients. This is unfortunately not the case. The wellness industry is a multi billion dollar per year business, and though many companies and practitioners do indeed seek to give their clients the best they can offer, there are still those who seek to make short cuts when it comes to quality. This can often be seen in many supplement products, so please be careful and read your labels. Some of our favorite brands include Genestra, Douglas Labs, and Pure Encapsulations.

For so many of us Monday starts our week, and for many more of us, Monday's can prove to be stressful and hectic. Right now, there is an overt abundance of situations that can lead to feelings of stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, and isolation. Because of this, it is so incredibly important that we each take the time to take care of ourselves. The most basic way to achieve this is from the foundation of our health, this being the food that we eat. Take the time to cons...ider what you put in your body with three meals a day, for seven days a week, over a year. It is very important for us to consider the compound effects of this. Are you choosing healthy and nutritious foods that lend to a healthy digestive tract and nervous system? Are you able to supply your body with good anti-inflammatory choices? For many this is a challenge, as often times the allure of saturated fats and the ease of convenience foods prove more readily available for our modern busy life style. If this is you, consider changing -one- nutrition habit. Maybe its giving up those fried chips, or that fast food restaurant. The wonderful thing about healthy choices is that one step often leads to another, and soon enough you are on your way to better health! However, if you feel that making these steps on your own is just too overwhelming, or if you don't have the knowledge in regard to healthy nutrition, Healing House is here to help you. We are fortunate to have multiple modalities and a variety of practitioners to match your needs, including holistic nutrition. So here is to Monday, and here is to your health!

For a lot of individuals with chronic health concerns, making changes, or even getting appropriate help can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Often times chronic issues rob us of our ability to advocate for ourselves, making us feel stuck or helpless. When seeing a client for the first time, I often focus on where they are now, and what they are capable to do. This allows me to hold space for them and to meet them where they are on their healing journey instead of pushing the...m towards something that may cause greater discomfort. Often times, these changes are small, and though many involve herbal medicine and supplements, I feel that often times the most important are the basic three: 1) Sleep 2) Nutrition 3) Movement Based on this, here are three easy tips to get you started where you are today! In health and wellness, Petra Sovcov - Herbal Medicine

It's September?! Already?! It feels as though summer just started, and we are already finding ourselves at the end. September 22nd marks the first day of fall and a shifting of the seasonal wheel as we head back into shorter days and longer nights. Fall is the time for changing colours on the trees, crisp mornings, and the rush to deal with the final tasks associated with harvest. At Healing House, September is when we plan all of our content for Fall and Winter and discuss a...ll of our wonderful up and coming free public webinars and events. I feel so blessed to have a group of truly dynamic and amazing practitioners all working together in one place. It really enlivens the dream of Healing House as a place of community where clients can make choices based off of their individual needs, and receive a wellness plan based not just on the easement of symptom relief, but to receive a plan that is truly holistic and tailored to them as we work together to strengthen them at the core, thus allowing the body to do what it does naturally, which is to heal. With the spirit of our client mission, I hope you enjoy this little sneak peak at what September has to offer at Healing House. I hope everyone is staying healthy and feels ready to embark into the changes and opportunities of fall. In health and wellness, - Your Practitioners at Healing House