Simple, naturally focused medical care for women

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Power provides medical care that is naturally focused to make you feel like your optimal self.

Stay connected with me!

@DRALEXANDRAPOWER

I wasn’t sure what traveling with a baby was going to be like - but Leon was just amazing. We sure loved our beach and forest walks, and carrying him around was a breeze thanks to @belugababy and he stayed warm thanks to our @makemybellyfit jacket extender👌🏼
.
🌿 We are fortunate enough to have family in Tofino, so we go a few times a year at least. Lots of you message me asking for my favorite hikes / restaurants etc. If I made a story highlight with some of our favorite things, would that be helpful? .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#yourtofino #belugababy #tonquin #tonquinpark #tonquinbeachpark #babywearing #explorebc #beautifulbc

1 YEAR AGO TODAY 💛
.
I remember this day like it was YESTERDAY. We went on a snowshoe with our friends @kbcarey14 and @mcarey90, it was a beautiful sunny day. I hadn’t been sleeping well for a few nights, which was really unusual for me. I felt extra winded trying to snowshoe, and couldn’t believe how sore my breasts were. My friend said to me “maybe you’re pregnant”.
.
.
No, no I thought - there’s no way we’re pregnant yet! I had a presentation at work that night and right before I started it, I called @drrorygibbons and told him maybe he should go get a pregnancy test for when I got home, just Incase. Sure enough - that line was positive!!! We both just stood embracing in the kitchen, crying tears of Joy. We’d dreamed of this day for YEARS.
.
We were fortunate enough to get pregnant really quickly after starting to try. I remember feeling so guilty, because I had so many patients struggling to conceive. However, in the YEARS and MONTHS leading up to this, knowing we wanted to start a family, we started making some changes and preparing. Some of the things I did were:

1️⃣ Started buying the ‘Dirty Dozen’ organic and worked on eating mostly clean, whole foods
2️⃣ Had my IUD removed, had hormone testing, and received treatment to balance my hormones and regulate my cycles
3️⃣ Was more regular about my sleep cycles (10pm bed time!)
4️⃣ Worked on stress management (saw a counsellor for guidance and support)
5️⃣ Received Acupuncture
6️⃣ Started taking supplements such as adrenal support, prenatal vitamins, omega 3’s, Vitamin D, probiotics and others individualized to me.
.
Now I’m not saying everyone that wants to get pregnant has to do these things. I’m also not saying doing these things will get everyone pregnant. What I’m saying is that it’s never too early to start optimizing your health if you would like to have babies! I’m also saying there is A LOT of support out there, if you just look for it!. If kids are in your future and you’d like some support, I’d love to refer you to a wonderful Naturopathic Doctor or other practitioner to help you along your journey 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#fertility #pregnancy #naturalpregnancy #naturopathic #prenatalsupplements

HAPPY FAMILY DAY! .
We have had a lovely weekend, our first trip and family day and a family of 3 👪 Hopefully everyone has a lovely day with whoever family is to you 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#family #familydaybc #familyday #newparents #boymama #familylife

YOU CAN’T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP ☕️
.
🙋🏻‍♀️ We were really feeling like we needed a little recharge over here. Being health care providers, and now parents, it’s really easy to empty your cup helping and giving to the people around you. You can’t continue doing that if you don’t care for yourself!
.
So this weekend, @drrorygibbons and I are recharging. Sleeping in, coffee in bed, family time, beach and forest walks, and going on no schedule. It’s just perfect.
.
I hope everyone does something to fill their cup this long weekend! 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
@tourismtofino @tofinoguide #tofino #yourtofino #coxbay #coxbaybeach #tourismtofino #recharge #fillyourcup #family #familytime #newmom #newdad #newparents #uppababyvista #coxbaybeachresort

My two Valentines ❤️
.
Feeling so lucky for these two this Valentines Day! I’m not quite sure how this guy manages to balance being an amazing husband, daddy, AND doctor, but I do know that Leon and I are so lucky ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
#valentinesday2019 #valentine #myboys #husband #husbandoftheyear #dad #newdad #newparents #boymama

RECIPE 🤤
.
I made these @minimalistbaker muffins yesterday and they are SO GOOD. Like, eat the whole batch at once good 😮
.
I swapped a few things out (I hate bananas!), decreased the sugar, and added some @manitobaharvest hemp hearts for more protein and omegas! If there is a 🔺 beside an ingredient it means I changed it from the original recipe. .
INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 batches flax eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil 🔺
1/3 cup apple sauce 🔺
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup grated apple
2 TBSP coconut sugar 🔺
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 🔺
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk 🔺
1 heaping cup (packed) grated carrot
2/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup almond meal 🔺
1/4 cup @manitobaharvest hemp hearts 🔺
1 heaping cup gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup @manitobaharvest hemp hearts sprinkled on top of each muffin. .
.
Enjoy 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#nutrition #muffins #minimalistbaker #newmom #momlife #naturopathic #naturopathicdoctor #snacks #healthyeating #wholefood #plantbased #manitobaharvest #mhhempambassador

Looks like another snow day for this little bear cub and I! Stay safe out there today everyone 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#snowday #babyboy #newmom #newparents #boymama #mama #vancouvermom #langley #langleybc #snowpocalypse #beautifulbc

Leon’s first snow! I hope you’re all enjoying this cozy day at home as much as we are ❄️

✔️ CHECK IN ✔️
.
Remember those goals / words / resolutions you set a month ago? ( yeah, it’s already been a month 🤷🏻‍♀️). It’s time to check in with yourself! .
.
THINGS I HAVE DONE TO NURTURE MYSELF, AND MY FAMILY :
.
✅ Exercised 3 times this month (which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s a slow process trying to find the motivation / schedule properly with Leon etc.). I’ve realized I need to get my things ready to do a workout BEFORE he goes down for a nap, because he only naps for 30 minutes(ish) at a time so if I wait until after, I don’t get much of a workout in!
.
✅Gone for a walk every day (we especially love our walks with our family and friends 💛)
.
✅ Started cooking again (I was on a real hiatus there after Leon was born!).
.
✅ Prioritized family time 💛
.
WHAT I’M GOING TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON TO NURTURE ME ANE MY FAMILY:
.
1️⃣ Turn my phone off when @drrorygibbons gets home from work.
.
2️⃣ Focus on eating more frequently - to do that I need to prepare more healthy snacks on Sundays!
.
3️⃣ Schedule a date night with @drrorygibbons .
.
What are you doing, or not doing daily to work towards these? How could your day, or week look different to reach these goals? Celebrate the things you ARE doing, and recognize what you aren’t! .
.
.
.
#familytime #resolutions #goals #newyearsresolution #checkin #nurture #exercise #nutrition #naturopathic #naturopathicdoctor #langleybc #surreybc #newmom #newparents #momlife #mom #boymom

I wasn’t sure what traveling with a baby was going to be like - but Leon was just amazing. We sure loved our beach and forest walks, and carrying him around was a breeze thanks to @belugababy and he stayed warm thanks to our @makemybellyfit jacket extender👌🏼
.
🌿 We are fortunate enough to have family in Tofino, so we go a few times a year at least. Lots of you message me asking for my favorite hikes / restaurants etc. If I made a story highlight with some of our favorite things, would that be helpful? .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#yourtofino #belugababy #tonquin #tonquinpark #tonquinbeachpark #babywearing #explorebc #beautifulbc

1 YEAR AGO TODAY 💛
.
I remember this day like it was YESTERDAY. We went on a snowshoe with our friends @kbcarey14 and @mcarey90, it was a beautiful sunny day. I hadn’t been sleeping well for a few nights, which was really unusual for me. I felt extra winded trying to snowshoe, and couldn’t believe how sore my breasts were. My friend said to me “maybe you’re pregnant”.
.
.
No, no I thought - there’s no way we’re pregnant yet! I had a presentation at work that night and right before I started it, I called @drrorygibbons and told him maybe he should go get a pregnancy test for when I got home, just Incase. Sure enough - that line was positive!!! We both just stood embracing in the kitchen, crying tears of Joy. We’d dreamed of this day for YEARS.
.
We were fortunate enough to get pregnant really quickly after starting to try. I remember feeling so guilty, because I had so many patients struggling to conceive. However, in the YEARS and MONTHS leading up to this, knowing we wanted to start a family, we started making some changes and preparing. Some of the things I did were:

1️⃣ Started buying the ‘Dirty Dozen’ organic and worked on eating mostly clean, whole foods
2️⃣ Had my IUD removed, had hormone testing, and received treatment to balance my hormones and regulate my cycles
3️⃣ Was more regular about my sleep cycles (10pm bed time!)
4️⃣ Worked on stress management (saw a counsellor for guidance and support)
5️⃣ Received Acupuncture
6️⃣ Started taking supplements such as adrenal support, prenatal vitamins, omega 3’s, Vitamin D, probiotics and others individualized to me.
.
Now I’m not saying everyone that wants to get pregnant has to do these things. I’m also not saying doing these things will get everyone pregnant. What I’m saying is that it’s never too early to start optimizing your health if you would like to have babies! I’m also saying there is A LOT of support out there, if you just look for it!. If kids are in your future and you’d like some support, I’d love to refer you to a wonderful Naturopathic Doctor or other practitioner to help you along your journey 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#fertility #pregnancy #naturalpregnancy #naturopathic #prenatalsupplements

HAPPY FAMILY DAY! .
We have had a lovely weekend, our first trip and family day and a family of 3 👪 Hopefully everyone has a lovely day with whoever family is to you 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#family #familydaybc #familyday #newparents #boymama #familylife

YOU CAN’T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP ☕️
.
🙋🏻‍♀️ We were really feeling like we needed a little recharge over here. Being health care providers, and now parents, it’s really easy to empty your cup helping and giving to the people around you. You can’t continue doing that if you don’t care for yourself!
.
So this weekend, @drrorygibbons and I are recharging. Sleeping in, coffee in bed, family time, beach and forest walks, and going on no schedule. It’s just perfect.
.
I hope everyone does something to fill their cup this long weekend! 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
@tourismtofino @tofinoguide #tofino #yourtofino #coxbay #coxbaybeach #tourismtofino #recharge #fillyourcup #family #familytime #newmom #newdad #newparents #uppababyvista #coxbaybeachresort

My two Valentines ❤️
.
Feeling so lucky for these two this Valentines Day! I’m not quite sure how this guy manages to balance being an amazing husband, daddy, AND doctor, but I do know that Leon and I are so lucky ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
#valentinesday2019 #valentine #myboys #husband #husbandoftheyear #dad #newdad #newparents #boymama

RECIPE 🤤
.
I made these @minimalistbaker muffins yesterday and they are SO GOOD. Like, eat the whole batch at once good 😮
.
I swapped a few things out (I hate bananas!), decreased the sugar, and added some @manitobaharvest hemp hearts for more protein and omegas! If there is a 🔺 beside an ingredient it means I changed it from the original recipe. .
INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 batches flax eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil 🔺
1/3 cup apple sauce 🔺
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup grated apple
2 TBSP coconut sugar 🔺
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 🔺
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk 🔺
1 heaping cup (packed) grated carrot
2/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup almond meal 🔺
1/4 cup @manitobaharvest hemp hearts 🔺
1 heaping cup gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup @manitobaharvest hemp hearts sprinkled on top of each muffin. .
.
Enjoy 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#nutrition #muffins #minimalistbaker #newmom #momlife #naturopathic #naturopathicdoctor #snacks #healthyeating #wholefood #plantbased #manitobaharvest #mhhempambassador

Looks like another snow day for this little bear cub and I! Stay safe out there today everyone 💛
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#snowday #babyboy #newmom #newparents #boymama #mama #vancouvermom #langley #langleybc #snowpocalypse #beautifulbc

Leon’s first snow! I hope you’re all enjoying this cozy day at home as much as we are ❄️

✔️ CHECK IN ✔️
.
Remember those goals / words / resolutions you set a month ago? ( yeah, it’s already been a month 🤷🏻‍♀️). It’s time to check in with yourself! .
.
THINGS I HAVE DONE TO NURTURE MYSELF, AND MY FAMILY :
.
✅ Exercised 3 times this month (which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s a slow process trying to find the motivation / schedule properly with Leon etc.). I’ve realized I need to get my things ready to do a workout BEFORE he goes down for a nap, because he only naps for 30 minutes(ish) at a time so if I wait until after, I don’t get much of a workout in!
.
✅Gone for a walk every day (we especially love our walks with our family and friends 💛)
.
✅ Started cooking again (I was on a real hiatus there after Leon was born!).
.
✅ Prioritized family time 💛
.
WHAT I’M GOING TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON TO NURTURE ME ANE MY FAMILY:
.
1️⃣ Turn my phone off when @drrorygibbons gets home from work.
.
2️⃣ Focus on eating more frequently - to do that I need to prepare more healthy snacks on Sundays!
.
3️⃣ Schedule a date night with @drrorygibbons .
.
What are you doing, or not doing daily to work towards these? How could your day, or week look different to reach these goals? Celebrate the things you ARE doing, and recognize what you aren’t! .
.
.
.
#familytime #resolutions #goals #newyearsresolution #checkin #nurture #exercise #nutrition #naturopathic #naturopathicdoctor #langleybc #surreybc #newmom #newparents #momlife #mom #boymom