Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND - Author, Beyond the Label & The Essential Diet

11/22/2024

My favourite place to go after being out in the cold! 🥶 the sauna 🔥

11/22/2024

Grief tips

Even when well-meaning, toxic positivity can undermine the true experience of grief, and may push people to search for silver linings where none exist. Instead, showing up, listening, and simply being present can be profoundly supportive. Sometimes, there’s nothing to ‘fix’—just being there speaks volumes. What have people said to you?

11/22/2024

This was an incredible compliment I received from a patient who saw the picture I posted at dinner with Bessel van der Kolk & Richard Schwartz:

“I’m just so thrilled watching your journey. I feel like that photo of the dinner party will be to the next generation what seeing a photo of Freud and Jung will be to our generation.

IFS changed my life. And before that The Body Keeps the Score changed my life. BUT before that, YOU changed my life when I was a young 20 something, and you actually listened to me.

I’ve often said you were my first GOOD therapist - and you were my naturopath! I’m cheering for you. You’re in good company”

WOW - I am so touched by the reference to such historical icons in the psychology space.

11/20/2024

Works every time....

11/20/2024

11/20/2024

So much of one’s healing journey can be spent avoiding, discounting, blaming, projecting, and doing anything but looking at ourselves deeply.

We take drugs, drink alcohol, shop, gamble, become s*x addicts, spend time on social media and over exercise & over eat to avoid conflict and conversations.

When we can allow those deeper parts in - that need love and attention- healing happens. ❤️‍🩹

Those deeper parts of you that are crying out for help. That want to be connected to you and want to be included in the whole of you.

And in my healing journey, I have found that hating parts of myself such as mania or those little wobbly bits around my belly – haven’t helped my healing. They’ve only served to create divisions within me.

true healing or wholeness comes when you accept and lean into love for ALL of you.

11/19/2024

At the end of life,
what really matters is not what we bought, but what we built ;
not what we got, but what we shared ;
not our competence, but our character ;
and not our success, but our significance.
Live a life that matters.
Live a life of love ..
~ Unknown ~
Artist Credit : Andrea Garvey

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11/19/2024

At a conference I attended this year, the lecturer said researchers couldn't find an air sample that was free from microplastics. The environment matters - download our home environmental guide so you can start living a healthier life today! https://christina-bjorndal.mykajabi.com/healthy-home-and-body-detox-guide

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11/19/2024

I always wondered why my dog has a big goofy grin on her face all the time – those dogs really have it all figured out, don’t they!? 🐾

All I need to learn about life I learned from my dog… Do you have any to add to these?

11/16/2024

The journey

The journey is hard
Long
painful
Full of darkness
and downfalls
And downhill slides

And there are good times too
So many
Let’s not forget
the laughter
Love
The medicine of joy
Delight in being
With you
Walking
Holding
Hugging
Embracing
It all

The road of life has curves and swerves
It is about how you navigate
Holding on tight for the hard parts
And letting go when it is time

The dance of love is hard
The pain hurts
Our hearts cry
Our voices crack
Our minds remember
The good
Some bad
Some sad
Let go of what you should
Have done
Or been
And lean in growth
Love
Compassion
Kindness

You can write the next chapter
of your life leaning into love

And you can carry on in life’s journey with love in your heart for the loss of life that has shaped your soul 💜

11/15/2024

My high school teacher gave this to me as I crossed the stage for graduation. 🧑‍🎓

He was my accounting and business teacher 🧑‍🏫

a funny story from that class: my friend, sitting in front of me, was having trouble and her ticker tape on the adding machine was a mile long, trying to find the correct answers.

I ripped off my ticker tape and slipped it on her desk as I walked by to hand in my test. Why? because her mother had died and she didn’t have time to study 📚for the test. I think she glanced at it for help but she felt guilty 😫 and I have kept that a secret for 40 years….until now 🙄😬

My mother was there for me even though my parents had just gotten divorced. We were both struggling in our trauma and grief. Neither one of us was talking about that in 1983.

One of us was doing well in school and the other one wasn’t. I wonder if this teacher would’ve written me this if he knew that I guided her through his class?

The things we do to support the ones that we love

And the risks we take to get through the hard times

11/15/2024

UPLIFT
I dedicate my work to the furtherance of all things good.

Whether I am paid or not, whether I am working somewhere out in the world or planting my own garden, I dedicate whatever I am doing today to the uplifting of all things.

May the activity of my mind, and the work of my hands, be of service to the healing of the world. 🌎 💜

Today I remember that there is only one work:
to be who I am capable of being & to do what I am capable of doing to make the world a better place.

May my life be of use to something greater than myself, that I might feel the joy of being so used.

Dear Universal Love:
Today I dedicate all that I am and all that I have
That I might be a conduit of love’s power. 💜
Illumine my mind and deepen my understanding,
Perfect my personality and hone my skills,
That all I do might glorify love’s presence in the world.
And so it is.
Amen.

I dedicate my work to the furtherance of all things good. 💜- adapted from transform with Marianne Williamson

11/14/2024

love this letting go illustration - so great for me today!

Let Go
Grant Snyder

11/14/2024

Why are so many kids struggling with ADHD and autism today?
Ever wondered why the rates of ADHD, autism, and chronic conditions have skyrocketed? Our kids face challenges that weren’t as common decades ago, and the reasons may surprise you!

In the ADHD, Autism, & Chronic Disease Parenting Summit, we’ll dive into:

👉 Hidden environmental triggers you need to know about.
👉 The gut-brain connection affecting your child’s behavior.
👉 Actionable strategies to support their growth, naturally.

Ready to uncover the truth and take back control of your child’s health?
Join the summit for FREE and start learning NOW!
Link here 👉 https://drtalks.com/.../adhd-autism-chronic-disease.../...

Why are so many kids struggling with ADHD and autism today?

Ever wondered why the rates of ADHD, autism, and chronic conditions have skyrocketed? Our kids face challenges that weren’t as common decades ago, and the reasons may surprise you!

In the ADHD, Autism, & Chronic Disease Parenting Summit, we’ll dive into:

👉 Hidden environmental triggers you need to know about.
👉 The gut-brain connection affecting your child’s behavior.
👉 Actionable strategies to support their growth, naturally.

Ready to uncover the truth and take back control of your child’s health? Join the summit for FR-EE and start learning NOW! Link here 👉 https://drtalks.com/summit/adhd-autism-chronic-disease-parenting/?uid=820&oid=84&ref=2538

11/14/2024

OK, we have been talking a lot about nutrition for immune health and we all want our little ones to stay healthy! But let’s get real! How do we actually put this into practice? Here are some EASY but nutritious snack ideas for you busy parents!🥨 • Ants on a log (celery, nut butter, raisins)

• Blended fruit smoothies🍒🍌🍎
• Whole grain crackers with nut butter (Tahini, almond, sesame, etc) and banana for some extra pizazz🍌
• Sticks of carrots, celery, cucumber, green or bell peppers
We tend to eat what’s easy to grab, so next time it’s snack time, why not put something healthy within arms reach?

Check out our blog for more great ideas here! 🔗✨👉 https://naturalterrain.com/nutritious-snacks-for-children/

11/12/2024

All kidding aside-sleep can be one of the signs of perimenopause. I have a chapter in my book about sleep and it is something that I protect fiercely for my health and well-being. My morning routine now starts the day before by making sure I exercise, eat well and put my phone to bed at 6 PM

and upon waking I read for 30 minutes and then I do 30 minutes of spiritual work so I probably would be texting you closer to 5:36 AM depending on if I have a sauna as well or go to the gym!

Gotta love those hormones! Especially when I got my period today after I was supposed to be hitting menopause at the 12 month mark so now the clock starts again! WTF!

what is your favourite sleep hack?Let me know below!

11/12/2024

Magnesium - has many forms - and uses in the body - over 300!

While it is hard to praise only one mineral from the periodic table (that is like favoring only 1 of your many children...), it certainly is an important one.

See an ND today to determine the BEST form of magnesium to take for your needs....

hint: Magnesium carbonate is NOT the best form.

11/12/2024

Magnesium - has many forms - and uses in the body - over 300! While it is hard to praise only one mineral from the periodic table (that is like favoring only 1 of your many children...), it certainly is an important one.

See an ND today to determine the BEST form of magnesium to take for your needs....hint: Magnesium carbonate is NOT the best form.

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