Beyond the Label
10 Steps to Improve your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND
“A new and courageous perspective that can truly set you free.”
—Nancy Levin, bestselling author of Jump…and Your Life Will Appear
“The first book to address the critical topic of mental wellness with the wide range
of tactics from Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Bjorndal has given hope through her
own powerful story of recovery and the steps that made it possible.”
—Alan Christianson, NMD, NY Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet
In Beyond the Label, Dr. Christina Bjorndal traces her struggles with depression
back to her childhood, when she often felt unwanted despite support from
her adoptive parents. In university she coped with mounting stress with
over-exercise and bulimia. Terrorized by her own thoughts, she later attempted
suicideā€•a devastating experience that led to a profound reckoning.
From that moment on Dr. Bjorndal took charge of her life. Today she is an
esteemed naturopathic doctor—one of the few in Canada who is considered
an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar
disorders, anxiety, and eating disorders. She speaks across North America about the
importance of moving beyond mental health “labels” to achieving holistic wellness.
As Dr. Bjorndal and thousands of scientific studies now demonstrate, we need
to pay attention to what we eat and how sleep and exercise affects our mental
wellbeing as well as reexamining our thoughts and behaviors. Important bodily
processes, especially digestion, are intimately connected to our minds as this
impacts our serotonin levels and emotional wiring.
A combination of personal insight and cutting-edge naturopathic research, Beyond the Label is two books in one: chapters one to eight document Dr. Bjorndal’s own struggles, empowering others to take similar action for mental wellbeing; chapters nine to 21 offer 10 steps to optimal wellbeing. Tips include how to conduct a sugar detox, reduce stress through exercise and transform negative thoughts. Serotonin-boosting foods are discussed alongside skills for coping with emotions. Helpful exercises accompany each step for immediate reflection, response and—ultimately—empowering changes in behaviour and mindset.
Beyond the Label can be read linearly or dipped into for daily insight. Sensitive yet
authoritative, Dr. Bjorndal offers the confidence necessary for acknowledging our
mental state and the tools to move “beyond the label”—only then, she demonstrates,
can we start to build the fulfilling, balanced and health-filled lives we’ve always
wanted… one step at a time.
Bio: DR. CHRISTINA BJORNDAL, B. COMM, ND, graduated from the University
of British Columbia in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with honours.
She was valedictorian of her graduating class, going on to complete her doctorate
in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in
2005. 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. To learn more about Dr. Bjorndal’s previous
books, please visit: www.drchristinabjorndal.com
