Kate McDowell Health Coach

05/01/2024

❤️ have you done any of these? You’re not alone if the answer is “yes”

03/10/2023

If you or anyone you know has struggled with heartburn, this is a good read 👇

This blog post explores the issue of heartburn and how it is often misdiagnosed as an issue of too much stomach acid, when in fact it is usually caused by not enough. It also includes a few practical strategies offered to help reduce heartburn and acid reflux naturally.

01/27/2023

A great testimonial from one of our wonderful clients!

It’s not uncommon to just “get used to” symptoms and live with them, but you don’t have to!

Digestive issues like bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation are no fun at all! I can help you find the cause ❤️

11/10/2022

Learning to “deal” with all of the things piled up on your plate doesn’t mean your body isn’t dealing with stress.

The system doesn’t really know the difference between every day stress and imminent danger.

Because symptoms can start off small, and grow gradually, many people have a stressed out system and don’t even realize what’s going on INSIDE the body.

11/05/2022

Parasites are so often overlooked when symptoms present themselves…

but IF these sneaky critters are the root cause of your issues, it can be quite unlikely you’ll have much success in getting better without addressing them.

YES there are other potential causes, but the whole point is 👉 finding the cause for YOU is important ❤️

We’ve seen clients dramatically improve joint or back pain, chronic sinus issues, bloating/constipation/diarrhea, low energy, skin issues, weight gain and MORE

From helping the body deal with parasites 🐛

They’re not as uncommon in Western culture as you may think 💕 but there IS a solution.

Click the link in my bio or send me a dm if you’d like to learn more

11/01/2022

Chemicals & toxins can have a big impact on the endocrine system

Here are 3 relatively easy swaps you can make to remove some of the toxicity from your daily life

1 - Plastics

The chemicals in plastics have a substantial impact on our hormones, and we come in contact with plastics multiple times daily.

Plastic food and beverage containers leach harmful chemicals into food and drinks, especially when heated. If all at once is overwhelming, start making the gradual switch to glass or stainless steel

2 - Antiperspirants

As the name suggests, anti 🚫 perspire 💦

I understand the desire to not stink like an old gym sock, but these are designed to stop a natural function of the body

They do that by clogging pores, often using aluminum which is a neurotoxin- meaning it impacts how the brain works 🧠

3 - Dryer Sheets

Your skin is the biggest organ in the body, and will absorb what it comes in contact with.

Making the switch to wool dryer balls is a really easy swap because adding a few drops of your favourite essential oils allows you to reduce toxins without having to give up wonderful smelling laundry.

10/29/2022

This is why we test the 4 different parts of the brain 🧠

They all work together, but each piece plays a unique & important roll 💕

If you’re struggling with things like brain fog, memory, concentration, balance, etc…

The first important questions are - where is the problem, and what is the CAUSE?

Once we find the cause, then we can figure out what support your brain needs to function properly again.

10/27/2022

The first step in getting rid of ANY symptom is to find the cause!

Symptoms are like a text message from your body saying “something is wrong, I need your help!”

When we focus on finding something that will cover the symptom up, or make it less unbearable, the body needs to find other ways to get your attention.

There are 6 main areas we start with at Aligned Natural Health:

• Nutrition/food sensitivities • Bugs (parasites, bacteria, viruses)
• Mold (home, work, school)
• Radiation (cell phone, computer, wireless devices)
• Chemical/metals/toxins
• Emotional Stress

and using Quantum Nutrition Testing, we find the CAUSE!

From here, we can test the body to find what support it needs to get back into balance.

This is a much more effective method that using the Google method, because this technique is specific to YOU and your body.

If you’d like to learn more about Quantum Nutrition Testing and working with us, grab the link in my bio!

10/22/2022

For a long time I thought that there were things we just had to expect.

Things like as a woman once a month I had to just accept that I was going to have cravings, headaches, moodiness, fatigue…

As I got older I had to accept that staying a healthy weight was going to get harder, or maybe less likely…

As I got closer to menopause I was definitely going to deal with night sweats, hot flashes, changes in memory, mood swings, lower libido…

But none of this is fact.

ALL of these things are pretty common, but that doesn’t mean normal ❤️

Society has normalized living with symptoms, rather than figuring out what is the message the body is trying to send you.

Where does it need support? And how can you help?

This is where I can help you. At Aligned Natural Health, we test your body from head to toe and find the cause of your symptoms.

You don’t have to just accept them. Not only will this not help them get better, it often leads to more symptoms in the future.

10/18/2022

“Detox” & “Cleanse” are words that are commonly tossed around today, but many don’t understand what’s really needed for the body to be able to do these properly

#1 Drainage

Are you pooping 💩 every day? If the pipes are clogged and waste isn’t moving through properly, pulling toxins out of the tissues only to let them hang out in the gut and get reabsorbed isn’t going to help! (OR make you feel good at all)

#2 Binders

I’m not talking about the kind you used in school, I’m referring to something that will grab the toxins and hold on tight so they can be flushed out of the body. There are some really good binders for different things too. Chemicals, heavy metals, parasites, bacteria, viruses… what your body needs to detox matters when picking the best binder for you.

#3 Hydration

Water is a really important part of the process as well (ideally clean water! My favourite is distilled). You’ve pulled the toxins out, and picked them up with your binder, now you need them to move on out! Hydration is a big part.

If you put a handful of sticky mud in your sink, would it clear faster if you just let it sit there? Or if you turned on the tap?

10/12/2022

Your skin is one of the body’s alternate detox pathways.

The main way our body gets rid of toxins is through the bowels 💩

But there are a few reasons why toxins may be pushed out through the skin instead:

• You may be detoxing too quickly
• You may be dealing with higher toxin levels than the body can handle normally
• Your liver or bowels may be sluggish and need support
• There may be inflammation in your digestive system from bugs, chemicals, toxins or food sensitivities
• You may be stressed

Ultimately, pimples or any skin issue won’t get better by addressing it from the outside alone.

These are annoying and inconvenient at times, but they are a symptom that your body needs some help.

At Aligned Natural Health we can help you find out WHY your skin is breaking out, dry, flaky, itchy, or rashing.

We’ve helped clients reverse all kinds of symptoms, including skin!

A testimonial from one of our happy clients:
“I had an itchy rash by my belly button for a long time that wouldn’t go away. In a little over a week of working with Kate it’s completely gone!”

Every symptom has a cause.

When you figure out what’s causing your problems and treat that, you can actually resolve so many things. (Rather than just chasing symptoms)