Did you know that oral health is an important determinant to overall health? In fact there are several strains of bacteria in the mouth and having a balance in the oral microbiome is just as important as balance in the gut microbiome. So how can you improve your oral microbiome? Here are a few easy […]
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One of the things that I remember learning very early on at naturopathic college is that in order to be healthy people, we also need a healthy planet. The health of our bodies and the health of our environment go hand in hand. This year I have been thinking about this concept even more. So
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Back by popular demand… Intro to Reflexology Day at QNC! This event SOLD OUT in July so if you’ve been waiting to try Reflexology don’t wait any longer! Click the link below to grab your spot on Saturday, August 17th – space is limited! SIGN ME UP! QNC is pleased to announce a new partnership
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If you are a long time reader of my blog, or a long term patient, or both, you already know that I took a month off last summer and the summer before that. It ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only was it a priority for my mental
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I have been eating what I call a real food diet for about five years now and it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided I should be making my own salad dressings. Commercially prepared salad dressings contain a substantial amount of sugar and polyunsaturated oils – usually disguised under names such as high
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This was one of the more popular posts from last year (I’m not really sure why…ha! ha!) so I’m posting it again this summer. Enjoy! So often I will have people ask me, or more often ask people who know me, “ does Dr. Durkin (Michelle) ever eat meat…have dessert…or have a few adult beverages…?”
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QNC is pleased to announce a new partnership in health – Songbird Reflexology! At Songbird Reflexology they believe that you are distinctly unique and your health care should treat you as such. You deserve a wellness experience which grasps the true concept of holistic care – that your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing are interconnected
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I have a question for you….Have you ever complained that organic food is too expensive? Would you ever tell your child to not go to university because it is too expensive? Not likely. That’s because you realize that there is something to be said for spending money on things that are a good investment. When we don’t look at food
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Omega 3 supplements are one of the most frequently recommended supplements for a wide range of health reasons. But are they really necessary, especially when you eat a healthy diet and include food sources of omega 3 like salmon, almonds, and walnuts in your diet? I knew the answer was probably yes, just from personal
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It’s getting warmer and for me that means more smoothies! In the winter I’m not a huge smoothie fan because I prefer to eat something warm. But once the warmer weather is here smoothies are an easy win for me in the morning for breakfast, or an afternoon snack. I love this smoothie because I
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