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Recipe of the Week – Fish Tacos w Mango/Avocado Salsa!
Fish Tacos With Mango-Avocado Salsa Panko bread crumbs (which are coarser than regular bread crumbs) give this fish taco an extra-crunchy crust. Allspice lends the tacos a decidedly Caribbean flavour. For an authentic kick to the salsa, add a dash or two of hot pepper sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers….
Smoothie of the Week!
As we move into the warmer days and hot breakfasts wane, having an easy go to breakfast smoothie can power you up and get you through those busy mornings! This one is a favourite! Ingredients: 1 banana 1 apple 3 inch piece of cucumber 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled…
What is DNA Fragmentation? Looking Beyond Sperm Count, Morphology & Motility
What is DNA Fragmentation? Looking Beyond Sperm Count, Morphology & Motility In any fertility clinic, including ours, you will see a greater number of female patients versus male patients. This is because it is commonly thought that female factor accounts for the majority of reproductive difficulties in couples. However, male…
Lentil and Spinach One Pot Meal
Although it’s spring I still love a good thick comfort food soup at least once a week. Many thanks to Phoebe Lapine for this goodie! Arugula is also a great green to mix into this soup. If you are vegan or vegetarian, simply use soy instead of worcestershire sauce. Ingredients…
Breastfeeding Workshop for Professionals
Breastfeeding 101 $125.00 Breastfeeding 101 for Doulas (or anyone helping a new mom in the first days) Where: Barefoot Health, 375 Finley Ave #105, Ajax, ON When: May 15th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm Cost: $125. Save $25 until April 10th ONLY! Topics included: * Benefits of breastfeeding; * Basic anatomy & physiology (milk ejection…
Using Food to Reduce Pain in Endometriosis
Using Food to Reduce Pain in Endometriosis By Dr. Lisa Doran B.Sc., N.D., R.Ac Endometriosis is a complex condition relating to menstruation occurring in women from their teenage years until menopause. Women who are diagnosed with endometriosis may experience issues with fertility, heavy period flow and often pain. Painful periods,…
Welcome to May at Barefoot
May 2016 May is a month that is filled with feminine energy. The trees are leafing out, my perennials are all peeking their heads above the soil, the birds are nest building, singing and egg laying, my friends with sheep are lambing. There is an enormous amount of energy and…
Mom & Baby Massage
Mom & Baby Massage Taking time for yourself doesn’t have to be time by yourself. Mom & Baby. Your muscles ache from carrying your baby, nursing, sitting on the floor. You look down and see your adorable baby staring up at you and you think: I just want a moment…
Nutrition for Optimal Fertility from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Nutrition for Optimal Fertility from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective A Chinese proverb states, “When the soil is well prepared, the harvest will be bountiful”. When planning for pregnancy we are wise to consider our bodies likewise. If we aim to create a healthy and balanced environment in which to…
Echo – A Tale of Six Births
Echo – A Tale of Six Births by Lisa Doran ONE She is Naked and Panting and sweating. Working so very hard. Another contraction begins. Her eyes snap open. “Lisa!” she pants. “I can’t do this.” “Melissa”, I say. “Look at me”. She looks at me as her contraction peaks…
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.