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Start your day off right with an easy win

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 26 February 2019

Today's post comes from a new series I have written to help people create health instead of fixing disease called an Apple a Day. If you want to sign up for this series please see the link at the bottom of this post. I want you to start this month, and your day off right, so here […]
My favourite conference to attend and why

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 19 February 2019

For the second winter in a row I have attended the Hawaii Doc Talks conference in, you guessed it, Hawaii. There is just something special about Hawaii. I can't quite put it into words but if you've ever travelled there I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Although the location is a major bonus, […]
Try this healthy treat for Valentine’s Day

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 12 February 2019

Are you trying to get off sugar? Still craving that sweet snack in the afternoon? Want to avoid going crazy eating chocolate this Valentine's Day? Here's what I use as a healthy alternative when I'm looking for a sweet treat. They are great to pack in kid's lunch boxes as well. The serving size for […]
Fear of transformation

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 29 January 2019

Today's blog is an excerpt from The Essene Book of Days. It was given to be by a patient and I thought it would be a great read for all of you as well.  How many times do we sabotage ourselves, from doing something we would really benefit from, because of fear? Maybe more than […]
Acute care clinic now available

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 22 January 2019

As a naturopathic doctor in this community for 15 years, I have seen (and experienced) some of the holes in our health care system. I want my community to be one of the healthiest communities possible, so I'm always trying to think of ways in which my clinic can make a difference. Not only in […]
How to successfully navigate your New Year’s resolutions

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 15 January 2019

It's a new year. This is always my least favourite time of year at the gym or the local yoga studio. The classes are jam-packed and although I am happy to see so many people wanting to make a change in their health, I am sad to know that in four weeks half of those […]
Belly Fat Detox Porridge

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 8 January 2019

We are one week into the Belly Fat Detox and I am so excited for everyone who signed up! In less than a month they will have more energy, sleep better, move around more easily, and have less weight to carry. If you weren't ready to commit or missed the sign up deadline you can […]
How this relates to food – quality and effort

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 1 January 2019

I spend a lot of time trying to get patients to understand that how they relate to food is a manifestation of a bigger challenge in their life. So by using a post that was written by a person much smarter than me, I will try to illustrate how certain concepts apply across to board […]
How I review my year and take time to celebrate the “little things”

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 18 December 2018

Christmas is almost here and the new year is coming. I like to take a step back during this busy time and really reflect on the year that has just gone by. I want to be grateful for what I have instead of getting sucked into the mass marketing machine of Christmas. For me, the […]
Keto-friendly treat for the holidays **new recipe**

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 11 December 2018

Can you be healthy yet still enjoy some holiday treats at the same time? It is possible if you make it a priority. A couple of my friends and I decided a few years ago to start doing a healthier version of a cookie exchange. We make each other a dozen of whatever healthy treat […]
Naturopaths are people too

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 4 December 2018

So often we feel like we those that are trying to help us reach our health goals don't understand. I mean they already have it all figured out and are doing great, right? Wrong. See the ego wants us to think that whoever is doing what you want to be doing is somehow special. That […]
What should you be using to support your immune system this winter **Video**

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 27 November 2018

That's right it's cold and flu already. Have you thought about what you should have on hand in the house for your family? Are you wondering what you should be taking to keep your immune system strong this winter? Check out this video where Dr. Durkin discusses some of her favourite products. THIS CONTENT IS […]
Why you should see your naturopath at least once a year

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 20 November 2018

I find it interesting the number of patients who don't follow-up and keep, at the bare minimum, a yearly standing appointment with me - whether they feel well or not. Why is it we have to wait for a crisis to make our health a priority? Even though well patient visits are few and far […]
It’s soup time – dairy-free salmon chowder ***new recipe***

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 13 November 2018

Do you enjoy soup as much as I do? I like it so much in the colder weather that I will even eat it for breakfast. Today I am sharing a salmon chowder recipe that is dairy-free, gluten-free and of course super easy to make. Salmon Chowder Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 40 mins […]
Why being bored is a good thing

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 6 November 2018

When was the last time you heard yourself say, "I'm bored"? In today's world of technology it is rare that we are bored. We have our phones, our TVs, our computers, our never-ending to do list. We are always preoccupied with something. One good thing to do when wanting to heal is to just sit […]
My take on the sugar fest called Halloween

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 30 October 2018

Welcome to the holiday that all naturopaths, dentists, nutritionists, and the like dread...Halloween. All sorts of opinions and questions start to come up as to "what the rules should be" on this day. On the one hand there are the sugar police who say not participating is best and we should be making healthy versions […]
A powerful lesson from my yin yoga class

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 16 October 2018

In one of my yoga classes recently I was introduced to a poem, passage, whatever you want to call it, called The Invitation. I found the words very powerful, so much so they made me cry. So I decided to share them with you. Not to make you cry. But to make you think. Re-evaluate. […]
Is it pumpkin spice time yet? **new recipe**

Dr. Michelle Durkin , 9 October 2018

It's that time of year. One of the best times of the year in my opinion. Fall. Crisp, cool weather, chunky sweaters, blanket scarfs and that's right, thanks to Starbucks, the signature flavour of fall - pumpkin spice. Now before you go scarfing down all the sugar in a pumpkin spice latte think about trying […]

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