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Thinking Like a Naturopathic Doctor
By Lisa Doran B.Sc., N.D., R.Ac. I get asked frequently what is the difference between an ND and other health care providers. What sets us apart and makes us unique? And my answer is always – it’s how we are trained to think. There is an art and a science…
Optimal Nutrition vs. Orthorexia
By Dr. Eileen Park Did you know that there is such a thing as ORTHOREXIA? Last May, CBC News published an article about this topic and I found it fascinating because it is something that I talk about with my patients from time to time. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/orthorexia-takes-healthy-eating-to-the-extreme-1.2649838. Orthorexia is…
Achieving Optimal Body Composition—What does the Research Say??
Achieving Optimal Body Composition By: Dr. Eileen Park Optimal body composition is critical for preventing disease (both chronic & acute) as in helps optimize nourishing of our organs, balances hormones & neurotransmitters and minimizes inflammation in the body. I specify body composition instead of weight since research shows that the…
Superfood: Bone Broth Soup
Superfood: Bone Broth Soup Ok I need to admit something to you. I’m hooked. Absolutely hooked on Bone Broth Soup. Maybe it has something to do with it being winter and damp and cold or maybe it just appeals because I remember my mother and my grandmother making this same…
Tracey’s Favourite Tomato Spice Soup
Tomato Spice Soup Ingredients: 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup Olive Oil 4 lb. rips tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 10) or two jars of home canned tomatoes 6 cups home made bone broth stock 1-1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp fresh sweet basil 1…
Tim’s Famous Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup Ingredients: 1 egg or egg replacer 1/2 small onion, grated (about 1/3 C. grated) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/8 t. nutmeg 1/4 C. whole grain breadcrumbs or wheat free alternative 1/4 C. Parmesan, grated 1 – 2 T. fresh parsley, finely…
Fertility and Conception Beyond 35
Fertility and Conception Beyond 35 One of the most common things that I hear from patients entering our Barefoot Health Fertility Program is that women wish that they would have known what a struggle it was going to be to conceive a child past the age of 35 years. Around…
Preventing Dementia
Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Balanced to Prevent Dementia When speaking to patients, I always emphasize the importance of balanced blood sugars for optimal health. It has been known that diabetes is a risk factor for dementia, but for the first time the New England Journal of Medicine…
Stress and Breast Health
Stress and Breast Health Manage Your Stress and Improve Breast Health It is well known that distress which leads to tension, anxiety, fear and sleep disturbance may increase the risk of disease later in life. Just like any other organ system in the body, the breasts are also an organ…
5 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Focus in School
1. Gentle Mornings– With three sons and each of them often attending different schools, and two working parents, our mornings used to be incredibly hectic. One day I realized that the amount of stress our morning routine created took me two hours to recover from. When I talked frankly about…
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.