Habit formation is a big part of healing. The work required to both change and maintain habits, or ways of being, isn’t just about leaving sticky notes on your bathroom mirror. It requires a deep look at what we associate with our identity, why, and if that’s truly who we are.

Transitioning to natural/herbal medicine often requires a total paradigm shift, especially if you want to go beyond symptom management and get to the root of your health issues.

If your routine mirrored what happens in nature in the Fall, you would begin to decrease your activity in preparation for the introspective, dream time that is winter. In our society however, Fall can be a really busy, stressful time of year with school starting and the holidays right around the corner.

How you can show up for yourself when seeing a health practitioner.

{Photo by Elle Hughes}