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Family First Aid Kit
Family First Aid Kit A family first aid kit can keep summer running smooth! Summertime often means bumps and bruises and insect bites and rashes caused by poison ivy or swimmers itch. Being prepared for simple summer time first aid is a great tool and I have to admit to…
Dandelion Coffee
Dandelion Tea or Coffee Don’t spray those dandelions! The bees need them but what you may not know is it’s good for us too! High in vitamin A Antioxidant properties Helps in lowering triglycerides So what’s a person to do? Make coffee of course! To make your own dandelion coffee: Harvest…
Everyday Detox
Everyday Detox “Detox” is such a hot topic, we hear about “30 day detox” or “tea detox” or all sorts of other things on social media all the time. But, the truth is, your body is detoxing right now, as you’re reading this. It’s detoxing all the time! So, instead…
Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken Bone Broth It has come to my attention that the recipes we always share involve beef bones! But truly, is there anything more healing than soup made from chicken bone broth; chicken noodle soup, minestrone, lemon drop soup….. so many soul warming soups. Here’s the good news, you can…
Let’s talk about fat
Let’s Talk About Fat As a society, we are recovering from a generation of targeted marketing. Marketing that told us that fat makes us fat, fat gives us heart disease, fat is unhealthy. Even patients who know that fat isn’t unhealthy, still have hesitation about consuming adequate amounts of dietary…
Best baby carriers to use while you tidy your home!
Best baby carriers to use while you tidy your home! There are lots of advantages to baby wearing. LOTS. Less crying, happier kid, more brain connections etc., but one of the biggest and most practical for me was always ‘the ability to care of my child and get stuff done”….
When you create a Happy Space, you will find your Happy Place
When you create a Happy Space, you will find your Happy Place We all have moments when we feel so overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done and the lack of time we have to complete it all. I used to think that I was the only one who…
Facts about Fertility While Breastfeeding
Facts about Fertility While Breastfeeding Based on some frequently asked questions I get in the clinic, here are some facts about your fertility while breastfeeding: • Most women will not start ovulating in the first six weeks after giving birth, but there are always exceptions. • Breastfeeding typically delays the…
Naturopathic Care Shines During Infertility Stress
Naturopathic Care Shines During Infertility Stress If you are one of the 1 in 8 couples who struggles with fertility, you are probably all to familiar with just how stressful it is. Women, especially, have higher rates of depression, anxiety and report feeling lonely and isolated during their fertility…
So, Skip the treadmill?
So, skip the treadmill? It’s a new year, you may have made some resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, one of those resolutions may have been to exercise more regularly. Most people want to include exercise as part of their routine to improve their general health and reduce…
Dr. Lisa Doran N.D, is a Naturopathic Doctor who has been practising in Durham Region since 1997. Dr. Lisa Doran is a general family practitioner and she welcomes new patients of all ages and stages of their lives to explore what Naturopathic Medicine can do for their health and wellness.
Dr. Eileen Fast N.D, is a Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine practicing in Ontario. Her special interests include, but are not limited to women’s health, hormone disorders, fertility, prenatal & postpartum support, as well as pediatric care. Eileen is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is currently an Executive Director and faculty at the International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto. Eileen has also received CAPPA-approved labour doula training. 
Adrianne Colby is a Registered Massage Therapist with experience and training in Swedish Massage and advanced techniques that promote relaxation, decrease pain, increase range of motion and treat a variety of conditions. She has truly found her passion through massage therapy and is dedicated to supporting clients in reaching their health and wellness goals.