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Do you need to change your focus?

Today I am going to talk you about one of the biggest levers you can control and use to your advantage when trying to make a lifestyle change. This not only applies to your health but other areas of your life as well. What you focus on really matters. Your thoughts will become your reality. Let's say […]

5 things I’m embarrassed to be struggling with

Have you ever wondered if the crazy thoughts you have in your head are the same thoughts that other people have as well? What I have noticed is that we are more alike than we are different. We all have similar struggles. They just manifest in different areas of our lives. For some people it […]

Recipe from Dr. Durkin’s immune detox

This month's recipe is just in time for my 10 day group immune detox starting Wednesday Nov 18th. If you didn't get an invite make sure you are signed up for my newsletter so you don't miss the next one 🙂 If you are signed up for Doctor as Teacher Tuesday check your junk mail […]

The #1 food that decreases your immunity

If you have been reading my blog for a while, or are one of my patients, you have probably heard me say this before and therefore can guess which food I'm talking about. That's right. You guessed it. SUGAR. Here are 5 reasons why you should become more aware of the amount of sugar you […]

The #1 predictor of healthy cells

Did you know your environment is likely the most important predictor of your overall health and wellness?Your health is essentially a microcosm of your environment. It is a distillation of your relationships with the earth, food, and other people (career, parenting, caregiving). Unfortunately our environment has become increasingly more toxic with chemicals, poor nutrition, stress, […]

5 reasons the hormone oxytocin is important and how we can increase it

Oxytocin is better known as the love hormone. But it's also the hormone associated with trust, friendship, and not surprisingly, breastfeeding. It is an underestimated hormone in it's power to positively affect our overall health, our brain chemistry, and our connection to others. Here are 5 reasons why increasing oxytocin is important, now more than […]

Why preparation and prevention should be the new normal

We are living in interesting times. If the pandemic this year has taught us anything, it is that what was "normal" is no longer sustainable. When we step back and look at the big picture we can see this manifesting in so many different areas. Where we have cut corners for what is fast, fun, […]

Dr. Durkin’s Thanksgiving pie recipe

This month's recipe is just in time for Thanksgiving and believe it or not it's for pie! But don't be fooled. I'm still keeping it healthy. In fact, this pie is a bonus recipe for my Inflammation Detox participants. Proof that you can still eat pie, even when on a detox. Is it time to […]

Less is more

Ever feel distracted, foggy, or overwhelmed? Sometimes the simplest solutions are just that - simple. They are so simple in fact that they can be right in front of our face and we can't even see it. Our cluttered desk, our cluttered house, our cluttered car, could be a metaphor for our cluttered life. When […]

The seven dreams

I read a lot of books. I always have. It's one of my tools for personal growth. In the last couple of years it has felt like the books are picking me instead of me picking the book. Have you ever felt like that? I also never read a book twice. But often I will […]

Why everyone should get their vitamin D level checked

Vitamin D could very well be one of the most important nutrients for your immune system. Now that we are heading into cold and flu season (and a possible second wave of the pandemic) Vitamin D should be on everyone's radar for supplementation. But how do you know how much to take? Vitamin D is […]

By request – Dr. Durkin’s pantry

I recently had a request from a reader to do a post about what's in my pantry and/or fridge. I thought the best way to provide this information was in the form of a video. Check out my kitchen version of MTV cribs. If you don't get this reference maybe I'm actually older than I […]

Can you reduce inflammation by changing what you eat?

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 […]

How do you know if you have chronic inflammation?

Inflammation is one of the most common underlying disease processes that we know of. Therefore if you prevent inflammation you are preventing chronic disease. Because inflammation is heavily influenced by diet, every year I invite patients to join my five week group Inflammation Detox so look for your invitation coming soon in September! And how […]

Guest Post – COVID-19 Precautions For Your Massage Therapy Appointment

Reducing the risk of the transmission of COVID- 19 continues to be a priority for everyone, even as we begin to see businesses open up again. Massage therapists are doing their part as they restart their practices. What can you expect for your next massage appointment? In the reminder email that you receive prior to […]

What does a naturopathic doctor eat for breakfast?

Today's post is a simple video on one of the things that I eat for breakfast. For some reason breakfast seems to be a big hurdle for people to change. Without good examples of how you can do things differently, that don't sacrifice time or convenience, you can easily slip into old, unhealthy habits. Let's […]

Should I take a statin?

Well, the short answer is it depends. Statin therapy is standard first-line treatment for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with elevated low- density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, those with diabetes mellitus who are 40 to 75 years of age, and those determined to be at sufficient risk after a clinician–patient risk discussion. Currently […]

Technology stress is real

Just because technology makes our lives easier it doesn’t mean that it makes our lives less stressful. In fact, it can be quite the opposite. Can you relate? We are digitally connected to work and each other like we have never been before. Technology has created the expectation that we should be responded to immediately […]