TCM Holistic Health & Healing

06/08/2026

This is the person behind the amazing Nor’East Apothecary and their fantastic products. You are undeniably the Bomb!!!

DR LAURA BRADEN ➡️ The heart behind Nor'East Apothecary.

Before launching Nor'East Apothecary in 2021, Laura spent nearly 20 years in academia and scientific research, building a strong foundation in science, health, and evidence-based learning.

But she is more than a scientist.

She is also a mother, a homeschooler, a farmer, a forager, and someone deeply passionate about helping families make informed choices about their health and wellness.

FROM LAB TO LAND

What began as a personal interest in natural health quickly grew into a mission - to know exactly what was going into and onto her family's bodies.

That curiosity led her back to the land, to traditional herbal wisdom, and ultimately to the creation of Nor'East Apothecary.

GROWN WITH PURPOSE

Today, Laura and her small but mighty team cultivate medicinal mushrooms, grow organic herbs, ethically forage local plants, and handcraft wellness products right here in Eastern Prince Edward Island.

From Lion's Mane and Reishi to Calendula and Plantain, many of the ingredients used in Nor'East Apothecary products are grown, cultivated, or foraged locally.

Knowing where ingredients come from isn't just important to Laura and her team ➡️ it's at the core of everything they do.

ROOTED IN SCIENCE

One thing that makes Nor'East Apothecary unique is the balance between traditional herbal wisdom and modern scientific understanding.

Laura believes nature has provided many of the tools we need to support our wellbeing, but understanding how and why they work matters too.

That's why every product is created with intention, education, and a commitment to quality.

WHY SHE DOES IT

Ask Laura what she loves most about her work and the answer isn't a product.

It's helping people.

Whether someone is looking for support with a specific concern or simply wants a more natural approach to wellness, she takes the time to listen, educate, and help guide them toward solutions that fit their needs.

For Laura, Nor'East Apothecary has never been just about making products.

It's about empowering people with knowledge, reconnecting them with nature, and helping families feel confident about the choices they make for their health.

And that mission starts at home.

Have you met Laura at a market, workshop, or event? We'd love to hear about your experience below!

06/04/2026

Get your Sun care products! And natural bug repellent

06/04/2026

Looks like I will be ordering the Sunscreen and After Sun Care for the clinic. Might as well get the bug repellent too!

06/02/2026

🎉Come join the Clinic. 🎉

06/02/2026

🌺NEW TREATMENT ALERT🌺

🌿 What is Acupressure Therapy? 🌿

Acupressure Massage is a gentle, non-invasive Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses specific pressure points along the body’s meridians to help restore balance, relieve tension, and support overall wellness.

Benefits may include:

✨ Reduced stress and anxiety
✨ Relief from muscle tension and pain
✨ Improved circulation
✨ Better sleep quality
✨ Reduced headaches and migraines
✨ Enhanced relaxation and well-being

Acupressure is a great option for those who may be hesitant about acupuncture needles while still wanting to experience the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Every treatment is tailored to your individual needs and health goals.

📍 Book your Acupressure Therapy today and discover how a natural, holistic approach can help you feel your best.

ONLINE BOOKING:
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06/02/2026

🌸🌸 NEW TREATMENT NOW AVAILABLE 🌸🌸

✨Discover the Benefits of Tui Na Therapy✨

Tui Na (pronounced “twee-nah”) is a therapeutic form of Traditional Chinese Medicine bodywork that has been used for thousands of years to promote healing, reduce pain, and restore balance within the body.

Using a combination of massage techniques, acupressure, stretching, and mobilization, Tui Na can help with:

✔️ Neck, shoulder, and back pain
✔️ Muscle tension and stiffness
✔️ Sports and overuse injuries
✔️ Headaches and migraines
✔️ Stress and anxiety
✔️ Joint discomfort and mobility issues

Unlike relaxation massage, Tui Na is focused on addressing specific patterns of imbalance and encouraging the body’s natural healing response.

If you’re looking for a natural approach to pain relief and improved wellness, Tui Na may be the perfect addition to your treatment plan.

📍 Now available at our clinic.
📞 Contact us to book your appointment and experience the healing benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

ONLINE BOOKING:
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06/01/2026

HEY! LOOK WHAT IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Good morning sunshine!! ☀️

This morning’s handcrafted product is our non-toxic mineral sunscreen.

Broad spectrum SPF of ~ 35 and made with skin nourishing oils and butters, non-nano zinc, raspberry seed and carrot seed oil.

Safe for your body 🙌. Safe for your kids 👧 . Safe for the fish 🐟.

Love the sun without compromise ☀️

Hot tip: Pair it with our decadent Coconut kiss SPF lip butter 😎


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05/30/2026

🌿 The Causes of Disease in Chinese Medicine

In TCM, understanding the root cause of disease is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we ask: Why did this imbalance develop in the first place?

⚡ The 3 Main Causes of Disease in TCM:
🌬️ 1. The 6 External Pathogens

These are environmental influences that invade the body when Wei Qi is weak:

- Wind
- Cold
- Heat/Fire
- Dampness
- Dryness
- Summer-Heat

💡 Think: Wind-Cold invasion, Damp-Heat, external pathogens affecting the channels and organs.

💭 2. The 7 Emotions

In TCM, emotions directly affect the Zang-Fu organs:
😡 Anger → Liver
😄 Excess Joy → Heart
😟 Worry & Overthinking → Spleen
😢 Sadness/Grief → Lungs
😨 Fear & Shock → Kidneys / Heart

When emotions become excessive, prolonged, or suppressed, they disrupt Qi flow and create internal imbalance.

🧬 3. Other Causes

These include:

- Overwork (mental or physical)
- Poor diet
- Lack of exercise or excessive exercise
- Smoking, alcohol, recreational drugs
- Medications
- Trauma or injury
- Radiation
- Weak constitution
- Incorrect treatment

🕰️ Clinical Pearl: Always Look at the Patient’s Timeline

When assessing causes of disease, it helps to divide the patient’s life into 3 phases:

👶 Prenatal Phase
The health of the parents at conception and the mother’s health during pregnancy influence the child’s constitution and Kidney Essence.

🧒 Childhood to Age 18
Diet, trauma, emotional stress, overexercising, and lifestyle habits during development can create long-term imbalances.

🧑 Adulthood
This is where the classic TCM categories become most apparent: external pathogens, emotions, and lifestyle-related causes.

💡 Understanding how disease developed helps you identify the correct pattern and create a more effective treatment plan.

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05/25/2026

This is amazing! start doing this with intention (and a smile) to make a difference

05/19/2026

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