Angie Howlett is the owner and operator of White Dove Counselling and Mediation and a registered social worker and qualified mediator. She brings experience supporting individuals living with a variety of mental health diagnoses, with a special focus on codependency, communication challenges, and conflict resolution. Angie works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering a supportive space where clients can strengthen relationships, build healthier communication skills, and move through difficult situations with greater clarity. She was also recently recognized as the number one marriage counselor in Saskatoon by the Quality Business Awards. Her practice offers flexible appointments, including evenings, weekends, and both virtual and in person sessions.
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Clearing Clutter
Springtime brings fresh starts, positivity, and magical change, yet in the cycle of life, we all know that for a beginning, something must end. Before setting intentions or goals this month, allow yourself to healthily purge what no longer aligns with your heart; whether it be emotions, situations, or clutter of any kind. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house! To fully receive the joys life has to offer, we must make space for the new. Allow the newness of this time to build momentum for change, and if you need a little help, I’m here.
Words to Live By
“Find opportunities to express your appreciation for all that shows up in your life today. In so doing you will create a state of harmony within yourself and others.” – Keith Macpherson
5 Easy Healthy Eating Hacks
1) Making tomato sauce? Add in diced carrots, celery, onion, peppers, and zucchini 2)Making smoothies? Add in avocado, spinach/lettuce/kale blend; cucumbers 3) Making soup? Great to add a sink load of veggies – blend them up to add thickness and hide them. Also, a great medium for anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and ginger 4) Potato lover? Making mashed potatoes by using half cauliflower or sweet potatoes 5) Spices and Herbs? Rosemary for liver, garlic for heart and anti-microbial, cinnamon for blood sugar, thyme for immune system and respiratory health, sage for memory, parsley, and cilantro for digestive support.
Where Hydration Meets Balance
Support your body’s natural water balance with the VitaJuwel GemWater bottle designed specifically for hydration and flow. Featuring a handcrafted glass design and a sealed gempod containing Sodalite, Blue Chalcedony, and Clear Quartz, this bottle allows water to gently circulate around the crystals without direct contact. These stones are traditionally associated with clarity, calm, and energetic balance.. making each sip a mindful moment of replenishment. Rooted in ancient wisdom and modern wellness, GemWater encourages conscious hydration throughout the day. Elegant, reusable, and thoughtfully made, this bottle transforms an everyday habit into a ritual of self-care, inviting you to hydrate with intention, wherever life takes you.
Feed Your Ears for Better Hearing
Nutrition Month is the perfect reminder that small, daily choices can support long-term hearing health. Your ears rely on proper blood flow and cellular repair; both influenced by the nutrients you consume. Foods rich in zinc, vitamins A and C, and B-vitamins help protect against age-related hearing changes while boosting overall wellness. Try swapping in colourful vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to give your hearing a natural advantage. If hearing loss is already impacting your life, a simple hearing assessment can help you reconnect with the sounds that matter most.
Product Spotlight: Soil Booster Plus
Boost your garden’s vitality with Organic Soil Booster, a powerful blend of over 70 trace minerals designed to replenish depleted soils. Our Organic Soil Booster contains humates, ancient natural substances, combined with Penergetic K, a cutting-edge bio-technology from Switzerland. This potent mix not only restores minerals but also stimulates soil biology, making nutrients more accessible to plants. Give your garden the organic boost it deserves!
Wild Rice: Nutrition Worth Noticing
Wild rice is a nutrient-dense food that often goes unnoticed, despite its meaningful health benefits. In Canada, millions of people are living with diabetes or prediabetes, and dietary choices play an important role in blood sugar management. Compared to many refined grains, wild rice has a lower glycemic impact and a higher fibre content, helping support more stable blood glucose levels. It’s also notably higher in protein than most grains, contributing to satiety and muscle health. Naturally rich in B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants, wild rice supports overall wellness – proving that sometimes the most powerful foods are also the most overlooked.
Health Benefits of Purified Water
Clean, high quality water is essential for everyday health. Reverse osmosis is an advanced purification process that removes many unwanted substances, including chlorine, certain pesticides, organic compounds, and excess minerals. By passing water through a specialized membrane, this system improves clarity, taste, and overall purity. Because reverse osmosis removes most dissolved solids, remineralization restores small amounts of beneficial minerals and helps balance pH for a smoother, more natural taste. Purified and remineralized water can reduce exposure to contaminants, improve odor and flavor, support better hydration, and provide peace of mind about what you and your family are drinking each day.
Harnessing the Mind for Better Nutrition
Hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for improving your eating habits. By accessing a relaxed, focused state, a hypnotherapist helps uncover subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that influence food choices. This approach can support healthier portion control, reduce cravings for processed foods, and strengthen motivation for balanced meals. Unlike fad diets, hypnotherapy addresses the root mindset behind nutrition, promoting long-term positive change. Paired with practical strategies like meal planning and mindful eating, it empowers individuals to develop a healthier relationship with food, making nutritious choices feel natural and sustainable.
Diabetes and Reflexology
Reflexology is a supportive, non invasive therapy that focuses on applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears that correspond to different systems of the body. For individuals living with diabetes, reflexology may help promote relaxation, support circulation, and encourage balance within the nervous system. Stress management is an important part of blood sugar control, as chronic stress can affect glucose levels. By helping the body shift into a calmer state, reflexology may complement healthy lifestyle habits such as regular movement, balanced nutrition, and routine medical care. While not a replacement for medical treatment, reflexology can be a gentle addition to a whole body approach to diabetes wellness.
