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

11/21/2025

Thought of the day: it isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happier or unhappy. It is what do you think about- Dale Carnegie

and who knew it was national peanut butter fudge day! I knew I should’ve bought those Reese’s peanut butter cups today at the grocery store, but I walked by them saying “don’t do it Christina! don’t buy that s**t chocolate Christina! don’t do it, don’t do it” and I didn’t! And they were on sale too! Good thing I’m living in abundance and wanting to feel my body with healthy treats

Thank goodness I didn’t know that it was national peanut butter fudge jam. I might’ve indulged!
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11/20/2025

Between patient visits and writing, I’m reminded that healing happens one conversation at a time. Every day is a chance to connect and uplift.

11/18/2025

Beyond the Physical: The Emotional Journey of Cancer

Cancer is not only a physical experience — it’s an emotional and spiritual one. In this latest Substack post, I share insights from my conversation with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the deeper layers of healing that often go unspoken.

If you or someone you love is navigating cancer, I hope this piece brings support, understanding, and a reminder that you are not alone.

✨ Read the full post here:
👉 open.substack.com/pub/drchristinab/p/beyond-the-physical-the-emotional

11/18/2025

I will never forget the words of Milton Wong (CEO i worked for & Order of Canada recipient) when i resigned from my position at HSBC Asset Management. He said “the best investment you will make is in your most important asset: your brain.”

I wanted a career that not only opened my heart, but helped me expand my brain, continually. I wanted to always learn.

I am the type of person that would walk into the “stacks” at UBC and want to read ALL the books - on every shelf on every floor on every subject. I would get overwhelmed because- my goodness! how on earth was i going to be able to achieve that! Since the dawn of time, we have been writing and there are SO. MANY. BOOKs.

My health has turned around - not because I wanted it to, but because God wanted me here. Still. I tried to leave 3x. He sent me back 3x.

So I surrendered to Faith. Atoned. Accepted. Forgave. and the Healing process started when I turned to original medicine (at the encouragement of Lisa Parish) and embraced it wholeheartedly.

Healing HAPPENED when I learned to trust the whispers from spirit. Remember the ego speaks first, and the ego speaks Loudest. Leaning into the whispers from God takes a keen awareness. It requires time spent in stillness, communion, nature and belief. It requires love for ALL of you - all the parts you don’t like, love or accept. And it requires you to look at those you dislike, disagree with, are in conflict with or have been wounded by - through the same eyes of love.

Your health matters. When you leave this earth, you will take one thing with you: your Last breath and perhaps feel someone’s had on your heart. That’s it. You will all the stuff you’ve accumulated behind.

This holiday season, consider sharing experiences based in love with your loved ones. Not more stuff or things, not the latest iThis or iThat. The question to ask is” Did I love well today - including myself and everyone I encountered?”

May there be peace on earth.

11/17/2025

I love this quote on the halftime screen at the MJ tour concert last night: study the greats and become greater 🥇🏆🙌

Regardless of your opinion of Michael Jackson, he was truly a talented artist driven by trauma. his health was mismanaged by his medical doctor, who was convicted of manslaughter

I was fortunate to see him live in concert with my mom in 1984 – she was gifted floor seats and I was starstruck the minute he came on stage! I didn’t know at that time how big he was.

I think it’s kind of cool that my mom got to see the biggest artist of her time ~Elvis Presley ~in concert and I got to see the biggest artist of my time with her in concert: Michael Jackson. I’m so blessed to have had these opportunities
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11/17/2025

True mental health is built on a physical foundation of nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress management — the four building blocks of what I call your ‘Health House.’ remember, the most important “home” you will ever live in is your body - so it is time to invest in it! Grab a copy of Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to improve your mental health with Naturopathic Medicine today- available at online book retailers. Get started on the road to wellness today!

11/16/2025

11/13/2025

As Dr. Nasha said: ‘“She doesn’t hold back on any level — and that’s why her patients adore her. She opens the door wide and invites you right in.
When I think about your story, I hear glimpses of it in every conference we’ve presented at together. There’s never a dry eye in the room when you speak. There’s always reverence, presence, and this ripple of energy that moves through the audience and leaves everyone transformed — and that’s when you’re speaking to doctors!
I just love witnessing the environment you create — watching you ripple into the hearts and souls of those who care for the kinds of patients you’ve been yourself.

11/12/2025

🌿 Basic Steps to Guide Your Health 🌿

True healing begins with the basics — nourishing your body, calming your mind, and connecting with your spirit. When we return to these foundations, balance and well-being naturally follow. 💫

In my latest Substack post, I share simple yet powerful steps to support your health journey from the inside out.

✨ Read it here:
👉 drchristinab.substack.com/p/basic-steps-to-guide-your-health