Have you ever gotten back from a week’s holidays and thought, “that just wasn’t long enough.”? I know I have. Even though I’m good at relaxing and letting go of work once I’m on vacation, I do always feel like I am still connected to it in a subtle way. I always have my phone […]
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I see so many moms in the clinic who have specific health complaints that they attribute to “since having kids”. Whether it’s fatigue, weight gain, back pain, or insomnia, many patients feel like their body hasn’t been the same since before pregnancy. The other common pattern that I see is the compounding effect that multiple
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Smoothies are one of my go-to breakfasts that are quick and easy especially when I’m in a rush to get out the door. Over the years I’ve reduced the amount of fruit that I use and increased the amount of good fat and protein. By doing so it has really improved my blood sugar balance
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A common complaint from the traditional medical system is that natural medicine doesn’t have any evidence to support its use. I find it interesting however that what is now considered “cutting edge” research in the medical world it actually information that naturopathic medicine has been promoting for decades. I guess the research is finally
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The thyroid gland is a confusing topic for a lot of people. In this special video episode of Doctor as Teacher Tuesday I hope I can shed some light on some of this confusion. [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9keDNhQ2ZZcXJiVQ==[/video_player] Now I would love to hear from you! What did you think about this
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Does this scenario sound familiar? I really think something is going on with my hormones but whenever I talk to my doctor I’m told…that’s normal for someone your age…or, there is nothing wrong with your blood work…or, let’s put you on the pill (without any investigation of the actual cause). Last year the lab I
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Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. But did you know there are two common shapes that tell the secret of which hormones are making you sick, tired, and overweight? Where you distribute fat is under hormonal control. Research done on thousands of athletes and over many years, by world famous Olympic trainer and coach
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Do you… Feel Bloated? Feel Tired? Have Headaches? Have Aches & Pains? Wake up with a Foggy Head after having enough sleep? Have Bad Breath? If you answered yes to any of these questions, doing a detox (sometimes called a cleanse) is a great way kick start getting your health back on track. To get
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Did you know that May 8th- 14th is Naturopathic Medicine Week? This is a Canada-wide initiative for naturopathic doctors to increase awareness about Naturopathic Medicine in our communities. In previous years Quinte Naturopathic Centre has participated by holding free seminars, open houses, a group detox program, and many other events with different levels of attendance.
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be hard. It’s just a matter of having the right information, doing a bit of planning, and being open to trying new foods. Here are some easy swaps you can make to get you started. Greek Yogurt instead of Regular Yogurt: It contains twice the amount of protein. Don’t be
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