“We’re very quick in western medicine to just prescribe something to make it go away versus figure out the root cause.” – Dr. Christina Bjorndal
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, B. Comm, ND, graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with honors.
She is one of the only licensed NDs in Canada who is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, OCD, and schizoaffective disorders. A gifted speaker and writer, she has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America.
During this episode, Dr. Chris will share how to take a spiritual and mental health approach to healthy bones. Learn the four areas of total health and ways to incorporate this system into your life in a naturopathic way. Find out the power of practicing self-love, forgiveness, intuition. Listen to the end for a live meditation technique that you can use, today!
Links:
- A Step in Forgiveness a guided meditation by Dr. Chris
- Drchristinabjorndal.com/coaching (For Individuals)
- Drchristinabjorndal.com/practitioners (For Clinicians)
- Beyond the Label – Dr. Christina Bjorndal – Book
Time Stamps:
- 00:56 – Dr. Christina’s background and introduction
- 03:20 – Developing an eating disorder and battling depression
- 09:22 – How mental health play a role in bone health
- 13:28 – The four aspects of health
- 14:24 – “We’re very quick in western medicine to just prescribe something to make it go away versus figure out the root cause.” – Dr. Christina Bjorndal
- 17:52 – Improving your health with naturopathic medicine
- 19:10 – “The foundation of health is diet, sleep, exercise and managing stress.” – Dr. Christina Bjorndal
- 23:12 – Practicing self-love and forgiveness
- 30:46 – Trusting your intuition and truth
- 32:42 – Live meditation walkthrough
DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.
