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THE HUB Magazine - September 2022
Being “Accountable” With Your Life
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Barb Anstead
Holistic Nutritionist
SCAN ME
The
philosophy
of
Better
Than resonated with a lot of
our
readers
last
month.
Writing is something that I
enjoy immensely. Conveying
information
that
assists
others in improving their lives
through analogies that allow
others
to
make
healthy,
sustainable
changes
in
a
manageable
way
feels
awesome!
What
are
the
assets
or
liabilities you bring to the
table for the long term? If you
think about the importance
of better than, what does that
look like for you? Hopefully,
this
provides
some
inspiration
to
take
a
circumspect
look
at
the
choices you make every day
to support an ideal you have
of your long-term plans for
health, wellness, and vitality.
At Dover Apothecary and in
my
home
office,
we
care
deeply about the health of
our
communities.
We
are
committed
to
building
healthier
communities
through
educating
and
empowering. It is important
to use the right information,
tools, and resources. Nutrient depletion from specific medications is a real thing and we can guide you to the right foods or supplements to compensate for possible deficiencies.
It becomes more important as we age to find balance and moderation. You could think of your choices as the ratio of credits versus debts in life. To serve your visions, goals, and dreams, we need perspective - we need to be ACCOUNTABLE! Assessing your day-to-day habits is a great way to determine whether your choices are supporting your goals. Approaching retirement is a catalyst for many. For others, an unexpected illness or injury may necessitate an abrupt change in habits. For many, knowledge of family health history and concerns is a huge motivator to inspire changes.
A nutritional consultation is a fantastic way to review where you are versus where you want to be. We look at your assets and examine any liabilities. These may include such things as any health-supportive, nutritious whole food choices, genetic risk factors, current and past health concerns, stress management, supplement support, hydration, sleep patterns, hydration levels, physical activity, supportive relationships and your overall views on health, wellness, and vitality.
Better than practices respect that an all-or-nothing approach does not serve everyone. Consultation protocols and recommendations are a team agreement specifically designed for you as an individual. The focus is always “wholistic”, encompassing the unique needs of each person. Understanding the needs of the individual and determining a step-by-step path, whether through specific meal plans or weekly goals, looks different for everyone.
When we look at how we nourish and treat our bodies every day, it is with a depth of understanding we don’t necessarily appreciate in our youth. Different health challenges may precipitate a deeper understanding of this need for care at an earlier stage, but for many, this often occurs when there has been some form of a health crisis for ourselves or a loved one.
Autumn, as a gentler season, is the perfect time of year to invest in some self-care and adopt some better than practices. We tend to associate it with a season of return to routine and organization as we leave the more extreme season of summer. Adopting changes to optimize health and achieve metabolic balance is much easier to achieve in autumn and spring!
Whether you need a supplement review, nutrient assessment, total Metabolic Balance Program, meal plan or general guidance, it is an honour to be here for you. If you are ready to invest in yourself and would like to review your health and wellness profile, I invite you to book an appointment.
Barb Anstead NNCP: (519)410-3544 | barb@healthywellandwise.ca Dover Apothecary: (519)583-3784 | customerservice@doverapothecary.ca
MICHAEL MARINI, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist
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