Following the breadcrumbs
As chronic disease develops, there are often breadcrumbs along the way that indicate that something is out of balance, well before the...
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Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Holistic healing: addressing the energetic aspect with reiki
True healing involves more than just the physical. This is why I love to integrate physical treatments with energy work.
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Learning to be your own friend
Sometimes I get to the end of my work day, realizing that my to-do list is longer than it was in the morning, and I feel like I haven’t...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Feb 8, 20215 min read
Mental Health and Digestion: A Critical Piece of the Mental Health Puzzle
This article was originally published at wellnstrong.com. Imagine that in ten minutes you’re about to give a speech to an auditorium...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Feeling S.A.D.?
It seems like every year, I forget how short the daylight becomes at this time of year. For some people, reduced daylight has relatively...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
May 21, 20193 min read
Does dairy really contribute to acne?
Someone asked me at one of my talks recently if dairy really makes acne worse.
This is a great question, because the research that looks...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
May 2, 20192 min read
I just wanted to hide.
“Does she ever wash her face?”
“She’s so ugly.”
“Why doesn’t she do something about that?”
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Apr 8, 20191 min read
Is SIBO causing your acne?
I spent last Saturday nerding out at a course, and it was awesome. 🤓 I go to all kinds of educational seminars & conferences, but this...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Feb 8, 20192 min read
Veggie Sauce on Spaghetti Squash Noodles
This is a twist on an old classic, and it can be adapted for vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets! It's also a great way to increase your...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Jan 25, 20191 min read
What if you KonMari your life?
Marie Kondo’s KonMari method is all the rage right now because it's now featured in a Netflix show (and personally, I can’t wait to get...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Jan 17, 20192 min read
Anti-inflammatory coconut curry
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that I love food. And that I don’t really do recipes. I cook by taste, and...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Sep 30, 20182 min read
Basic Butternut Squash Puree/Soup
When I'm feeling like I need some comfort food, this is one of my go-to creations. It's super simple, fairly quick, and really more of a...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Aug 30, 20183 min read
Homemade deodorant that works!
Back when I first switched away from commercial anti-perspirants, I tried several different natural deodorants. Unfortunately, they...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Apr 2, 20182 min read
Gluten-free gnocchi with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes
I had gnocchi for the first time when I was about nine years old, and I fell in love with it! Since discovering that my body is happier...
Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau ND
Feb 5, 20182 min read
Hearty Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup
It’s been about -15°C here in Calgary for a little while now, so it seemed only appropriate to share a warm, hearty meal idea - a carrot,...
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