Dr. Paige Weatherbee-Sakr, ND

08/11/2026

Eyes to the Sky tomorrow Nova Scotia!

Another partial eclipse is passing our way and it will be a great opportunity to get up from your desks or take a break and stretch!

If you do want to take a look, remember that you still need to use an indirect viewing method or wear approved solar eclipse glasses to keep you eyes safe!

I hope you get the chance to glimpse the eclipse or the shower tomorrow!

Get ready for an unforgettable day (and night!) under the sky on Wednesday, August 12. 🌠

Join Saint Mary's University for a FREE partial solar eclipse viewing event from 2–4 p.m. as the Moon covers nearly one-third of the Sun's disk over Halifax. The eclipse begins at 1:58 p.m., reaches maximum at 3:00 p.m., and ends at 3:58 p.m.

Then, after sunset, keep looking up! The Perseid meteor shower peaks that night under dark, moonless skies, offering one of the best chances of the year to spot "shooting stars." 💫 Find a safe, dark location, give your eyes time to adjust, and enjoy the show—no telescope required. For full information visit: https://loom.ly/PdqPgb0

SMU Science Burke-Gaffney Observatory

07/27/2026

If the rain has you down lately, remember that we do need some of it.

But too much can be detrimental too.

A little bit a stress, sure, it helps us get a fire going and get things done.
Prolonged never ending stress periods or states are less helpful to the overall system.

So if there has been a little bit too much "rain" in your life right now, consider asking your self if this is a short season that will pass, or if it is time to ask for help.

07/24/2026

July 24th is Self Care Day.

I wanted to put this post in your feed as a reminder to put the phone down and take some time to do something for your physical or mental health.

Here are some examples:

Take a nap
Cook a meal (with leftovers to eat tomorrow)
Call a loved one
Take a walk
Wash your hair
Book an appointment you're avoiding
Check your moles (remember ABCDE)
Check on a neighbour
Read a chapter
Drink a glass of water
Deep breath for a few moments

Self care can be bubble baths and a good book. Self care can also be booking that hard health appointment and brushing your teeth.

Whatever self care looks like for you in this moment in your life, I hope you are able to practice some today

07/13/2026

Book Blurb 🌿

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout By Cal Newport

Summary

This book is a potent reminder that how we view busyness and productivity can drastically change the way we work and how we measure our productivity. It questions why we may assume the most productive person is the one who writes the most papers or books, when realistically there is more to productivity than quantity.

Who Should Read This

People who have a good degree of control over their work and schedule AND people who work in 'knowledge' work (aka people who write, create, research, study or otherwise work with knowledge in a less physical capacity)

What Did I learn?

I felt validation for wanting a slower pace to work and recognizing that everyone's output looks different depending on their profession, pace, and outlook.

Final Thoughts

If you want to shift the way you look at work and therefore shift away from busyness and burnout, this book was a great introduction to making this shift!

P.S. this is not all about quiet quitting, Newport speaks to this but spends a good deal on other ways to reach a slower pace of productivity

07/05/2026

Prevention is key!

So please remember the little things that can help keep you and those in your community safe:

Like wearing a helmet when biking or roller blading or using e-bikes/scooters.
Like staying off your smart devices while driving.
Like looking both ways before crossing the street.
Like playing away from active lawn mowers.
Like wearing full face masks playing hockey.
Like wearing your seat belt.
Like using a non-slip mat in the shower.
Like wearing a life vest while boating.
Like staying sober while operating a vehicle/boat or bike.

It shouldn't seem lame to be preventative, because as they say, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"!

07/03/2026

What happens to your body after stress?

Ever wonder what happens inside your body once the storm passes?

Short-term stress?
Your body bounces back — heart rate drops, hormones settle, and you're back to normal!

But chronic stress? (like getting to the end of a chaotic school year)
That's a different story. Your body literally rewires itself to stay on high alert 24/7, leading to:

❤️ Heart strain
🧠 Brain changes
🛡️ Weakened immunity
😴 Ongoing fatigue

Your body is always fighting FOR you — make sure you're fighting FOR it too.

Manage your stress before it manages you. (*Yes this is easier said than done, which is why you need help doing it!)



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06/27/2026

For years, I dealt with brutal migraines. The imaging and blood work ruled out the serious stuff, but I still needed answers. That's when I added a naturopathic doctor to my healthcare team.

Through lifestyle changes and learning to listen to my body, things shifted. Not overnigh, but steadily and sustainably. The migraines became less frequent. My energy came back. And it didn't feel like work once I understood the "why" behind it all.

Years later, standing at a career fair, I realized: I wanted to offer that same kind of care. The kind that gives people time to be heard, helps them understand their own patterns, and empowers them to feel better long-term.

So I became an ND and haven’t looked back since!

Now I work with patients on digestion, energy, mental health and so much more in between; spending 75 minutes in first appointments because understanding takes time. I see myself as part of your healthcare team, bringing a different lens while working alongside your other providers.

Because here's what I've learned: willpower isn't sustainable.

What works is shifting how we think about health—learning to recognize how good it feels to take care of ourselves, rather than treating it like punishment.

You deserve care that empowers you. That's what I'm here for.

06/24/2026

If the end of the school year has you crashing….

First of all, congrats on making it through the school year!

Secondly, lets make sure that crash is positive for your health and not part of a repeating pattern to sink you again next year!

I know this year has barely ended, but getting strategies in place to help make summer restfully productive is a nice preventative step!

So if you are looking for guidance, use that link in bio to come find me in office!

06/19/2026

Should I trust this?

There is sooooo much information available to us now, and it can be hard to figure out who and what to trust.

This question of trust should happen with health claims on the internet.

We need to be asking ourselves:
What are the qualifications of the person or business making the claim?
What does this person or business stand to gain? (generally money)
Is this claim backed by research and guidelines?
Does the claim accurately address the risks of their claim? (side effects etc.)
Is the claim attempting to be part of a trend or be sensational?

I want you to be safe out there on the interwebs, so if you come across a claim and you have questions about how it relates to your own health, reach out so we can do our best to get you the most evidence informed answer to whether or not you should trust this claim.