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Hot flashes: ovary or adrenal problem?

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 26 April 2016

Are you suffering from hot flashes and have tried some "natural" remedies that haven't really helped? Are you wanting to avoid hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but don't know what to take? Are you on HRT and are still getting hot flashes? Sometimes hot flashes are a sign of an adrenal problem and not an ovary […]
Spring cleaning, not just for your house!

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 19 April 2016

When you think of spring do you think of spring cleaning? Preparing your gardens for new growth? I want you to also be thinking of spring cleaning for your body as well. The colder, winter temperatures when we eat heavier, hearty foods should now begin to change to lighter, raw, and fresh ingredients. It is […]
My version of lasagna that doesn’t leave you bloated

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 12 April 2016

I sometimes wonder if people get so accustomed to the taste of processed food that they don't even realize how crappy it tastes. Whenever I eat lasagna I'm reminded of being in university and my boyfriend at the time making  me dinner. He was really excited and let me know that this was the best […]
Use this quiz to determine your brain neurotransmitter profile

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 5 April 2016

If you are getting sick of all of the posts I'm putting up about the brain, I promise this is going to be the last brain post for a while. There is just so much material to write about I can't help myself. I came across this quiz when listening to a podcast about nutrition […]
How to build a healthier brain part 3

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 29 March 2016

Remember from this series of articles that the brain is the most nutrient dependent, energy dependent, and toxin vulnerable organ we have. That means we have to feed the brain the right nutrients so the brain can produce the amount of energy it needs while at the same time protecting the brain from toxins. This […]
How to build a healthier brain part 2

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 22 March 2016

Remember from my last article that the brain is the most nutrient dependent, energy dependent, and toxin vulnerable organ we have. That means we have to feed the brain the right nutrients so the brain can produce the amount of energy it needs while at the same time protecting the brain from toxins. The next […]
How to build a healthier brain

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 15 March 2016

From ADD/ADHD to Alzheimer’s and everything in between, the incidence of neurological diseases is climbing. If we really want to decrease the incidence of them we need to start looking at prevention in a serious way. So where do we start? The brain is the most nutrient dependent, energy dependent, and toxin vulnerable organ we […]
My favourite crock pot recipe

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 8 March 2016

  Crock pots recipes are great to have on hand especially if you are a busy mom who works full-time and rushes home to make a great meal for her family. Here's one of my favourites, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken. I have made this one a few times for pot-lucks and family gatherings and no one is […]
Why sleep is so important for your amygdala

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 1 March 2016

Having your own business means that you end up doing a lot of things that you never actually went to school for. I am professionally trained as a naturopathic doctor but we never learned anything about business and we certainly didn't learn anything about having a website. It makes me feel old saying this, but […]
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 23 February 2016

  Are you confused about how much Vitamin D you should be taking? Well you are not alone. The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D was initially set at 400 IU per day because that was the amount necessary to prevent rickets (a brittle bone disease.) Now research is showing that supplementation could safely be […]
How to tell which brain hormone you need more of

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 16 February 2016

If your sweetie knows you love chocolate then they may have been tapping into your brain chemistry on Valentines Day this past weekend without even knowing it. The different foods we crave can be a clue as to which neurotransmitters in the brain we are needing more of. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I […]
My weird choice for breakfast in the winter

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 9 February 2016

      I don't know about you but it sure can be a little more challenging to eat veggies for breakfast in the winter.
What I always take when I travel south

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 2 February 2016

I love sun! I would much rather be too hot than too cold any day of the week. That is why I always take my vacation in the winter so that I can go somewhere warm. One question that I get often when patients are travelling down south is about the vaccines recommended for travellers. I […]
Can I decrease inflammation by changing the food I eat?

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 26 January 2016

Of course! Food is not just a source of calories. Think of the food you eat as messages that go directly to your genes. You have the choice to send positive messages or negative messages and this depends on the foods you choose to eat. In the case of inflammation, you can choose to send […]
Bugs in your gut

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 19 January 2016

Did you know that there are ten times more bacteria in your digestive tract than there are cells in your body? Called the gut microbiome, these tiny bacterial allies play a fundamental role in the immune system. When the delicate balance of these bacteria are disrupted, it sets the stage for inflammation, which is at the […]
Find out where to get local, organic veggies

Dr. Quinte Naturopathic Centre , 15 January 2016

QNC will be holding an information night for patients about where to get local organic veggies this year. Strattons Farm will be at the office on Monday January 25 at 6:00pm for an information night. You will learn about what a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program is and how you can sign up for the […]
Feel less bloated when eating this bread

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 12 January 2016

It's amazing the number of people that I talk to that feel so much better not eating bread. I also get the fact that sometimes you just want to have it.
Use this quiz to start the new year off right

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 5 January 2016

  I believe that food, exercise, sunlight, fresh air, relationships, and stress affect our health more than we will ever know. It is these things that we need to be spending our time, money, and effort on in order to live a healthy life. It is our daily habits that will determine the overall quality […]

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