Not many of us would wonder why our car broke down if just a few days earlier we had poured a bag of sugar into our gas tank. Yet so few of us think of the food we put into our bodies when we suffer from chronic health issues like indigestion, diarrhea, eczema, post-nasal drip, […]
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Do you have pain you’ve been suffering with for a long time? Have you tried different therapies but can’t seem to get better? Let us introduce Mind-Body Bowen Therapy. Mind-Body Bowen takes physical healing to another level—that is, we apply holistic healing to address your pain. Our minds and bodies are connected, and often, deep-seated
Articles arguing about the value of organic foods abound: some state organic is worth it, while some say not. Our reasoning here at the Quinte Naturopathic is that organic is good (no pesticides, herbicides, hormones, steroids, etc., really is better!). Even better, though, if freshness is a concern, is buying both locally and organically. While
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It is a well-known fact that heart disease and other serious heart conditions are among the major killers in North America. One contributor to these ailments is bad fats, whether we wear it or ingest it, and we often hear mostly about this rather than the good fats than can help keep our heart healthy.
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Please note that Dr. Michelle Durkin and Janet Riley, RN, have increased some of their fees. This is due to the ongoing training and education they have received over the last five years during which the rates have remained unchanged. Dr. Durkin: Bowen Therapy: $40 Acupuncture: $35 Initial Consultation: $140 Acute Consultation: $40 IV therapy
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It’s that time of year again when we start coming down from the Christmas holidays and begin to gear up for the new year. If you’re anything like the many patients we see at this time of year, you’re likely quite exhausted now from family functions, lack of sufficient holidays, frantic shopping, and stress. Many
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Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for that special someone? We all want the best for our loved ones, and especially to see them both healthy and happy. In that case, why not consider a gift certificate for an initial naturopathic consultation or follow-up appointment? If the person is stressed, tired, or struggling
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We have quite a few patients who come in because they have skin breakouts, some of them severe and diagnosed as cystic acne. They are often frustrated because they can’t find products to work on their skin and some products, usually prescribed, cause uncomfortable side effects. Many of these patients are adults who find their
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This year has brought a different influenza season, as indicated by Health Canada. It is important that you and your family be prepared for the H1N1 flu virus. In preparing for this flu season, a new vaccine for H1N1 has just been developed and is available to the residents of the Quinte region. This vaccination
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Have you ever looked at the lists of ingredients that are in your makeup or skin care products? If so, you likely didn’t recognize many of the ingredients, and the list, if they provided it, was probably extensive. The shocking information about these lists is that they are mainly toxic chemicals. And the skin, as
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