Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician

10/15/2026

FOOD SENSITIVITIES:
Have you ever felt brain fog, gas/bloating, diarrhea, constipation, weight gain, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, heartburn, headaches, irritability or nervousness?

These may be signs of a food sensitivity!!

Personal Story!
This morning, I encountered a food(s) that I was sensitive to. I usually am pretty careful to avoiding these foods, so I don't get the symptoms I listed above.... but this morning I must have missed one :(

Within an hour of having breakfast, I was exhausted, brain fogged, felt bloated and irritable. I ended up coming home from my morning networking meeting and having a nap to try and get rid of the discomfort and my symptoms.

This is why I encourage my patients to do a Food Sensitivity Test, which will lay out any foods that the body may be sensitive to.

Food Sensitivities are different than Food Allergies!

**This doesn't mean you can NEVER have these foods again, it just means that the digestive tract needs some extra support at the moment to decrease inflammation, and allow the body time to rest from these foods so it doesn't produce a reaction leading to the symptoms listed above**

These symptoms are our body's way of communicating to us that we ate something that doesn't agree with our body at this time.

If you'd like more information on this test, or any other testing that I do. Please let me know!

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Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND

10/15/2026

Concussions are more common than people may think. It doesn't need to be a major hit to the head or accident to cause a concussion.

Here are some of the symptoms to look out for:
- headache
- confusion
- dizziness
- ringing in the ears
- loss of coordination or balance
- nausea/vomiting
- fatigue
- sleep disturbance
- light sensitivity

More serious symptoms that need IMMEDIATE hospital attention include:
- double vision or one pupil larger than the other)
- severe headache
- neck pain
- loss of consciousness
- slurred speech, numbness, weakness or decreased coordination
- lack of memory for the event (day, time, events leading up to concussion)
- unusual behaviour, increased confusion, agitation or restlessness

It is always advised to get any head injury looked at by a medical professional to make sure you get the treatment and care you need.

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Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND
The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack
The Apollo Clinic

10/15/2026

HOW WE TALK TO OURSELVES IS SO IMPORTANT, it can either HELP US HEAL, or it can KEEP US SICK

repost from Mark Hyman, M.D. Your mind is the most powerful pharmacy! 🧠

We often forget that what you say to yourself has real biological effects. Your thoughts don’t float in the background. They send signals through your nervous system that can raise stress hormones, drive inflammation, or support healing.

When you keep telling yourself you’re sick, your body treats that like a threat. Cortisol rises and your system shifts into protection mode. That makes it harder to heal.

This is neuroscience and psychoneuroimmunology, which looks at how your thoughts and emotions influence your brain, your hormones, and your immunity.

Your mind and body are in constant communication. The way you talk to yourself shapes that conversation more than most people realize. What will you tell yourself today?

Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

repost from OAND | Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Naturopathic Doctors typically see patients every 3 to 6 months for ongoing, longitudinal management. It starts with an initial visit to build a personalized care plan, followed by regular check-ins to monitor progress, adjust treatment, and support long-term health.
 
That’s the kind of continuity that catches problems early instead of managing them in a crisis.
 
NDs in BC help ease the pressure on primary care



Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND
The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack
The Apollo Clinic

10/13/2026

Interested in learning more about treatments for pain management, injury recovery, natural aesthetics and helping the body heal itself?

Book an appointment with Dr Heather van der Geest ND in Chilliwack or Abbotsford at The Apollo Clinic
Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND
The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack
The Apollo Clinic

10/13/2026

Natural Aesthetic Injections (PRP and Mesotherapy)

Wanting a Natural Aesthetic Boost? Book an appointment for a PRP or Mesotherapy Treatment today!

PRP (platelet rich plasma)
Using a patient’s own blood (platelets) to help build new collagen and structure by emphasizing the body’s own healing process.
Used for:
- Hair Loss
- Wrinkles
- Scars/Keloids
- Stretch Marks
- Acne
- Loss of tone/Sagging Skin
- Pigmentation changes or Discoloration
- Sun Damage
- Facial and Neck toning
- Lip/Eye Augmentation
- Skin Rejuvenation

Mesotherapy
Injection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and collagen builders to promote youthful skin and anti-aging.
This therapy provides supportive nutrition to the skin and encourages the body’s own healing response. Can be used on its own, or in conjunction with Aesthetic PRP
Used for:
- Rehydration of the skin
- Metabolic congestion/Toxin build-up
- Loss of fatty tissue or increased adipose/cellulite
- Slowed tissue renewal
- Tissue fragility or thickening
- Enlarged pores
- Complexion or contour changes

Both PRP and Mesotherapy are non-surgical options for aesthetics that provide a gradual, subtle and natural improvement. There is little to no-downtime, it is well tolerated and low risk of side effects.

Give yourself a Natural Looking Boost!!

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Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND
The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack
The Apollo Clinic

10/13/2026

The benefits of Cold Water Immersion and Heat Exposure (sauna)
Susanna Søberg

Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND
The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack
The Apollo Clinic