Durand Health Corner

This Fall-Inspired Quinoa Bowl is packed with in-season fall ingredients. It’s excellent to incorporate seasonal ingredients into your diet because they are fresher, more flavourful and have higher nutritional value. Also, a great way to support local farmers and markets!  You can add additional protein or enjoy it as a side dish. It would [...]

Essential Oils for BeginnersThe use of essential oils has been around for thousands of years. Many ancient cultures in China, Egypt, India, and others have included essential oil's aromatic plant components in balms, oil, fragrances and medicine. Typically, essential oils are used through inhalation (smelling the essential oils) and/or by being applied topically (absorbed through [...]

Healthy Snacks for Back to School Back-to-school, and for some, back-to-work season is here! Back to making lunches and ensuring that they’re healthy and enjoyable. Here we’ve got a yummy AND healthy snack packed with fibre and all the macronutrients to help fuel you through your day. It’s also nut-free! Thanks to our excellent Holistic [...]

Why Counselling? Therapy… Counselling… Two words that bring about a particular and uncomfortable stereotype. Psychotherapy in films and television does not accurately portray the process and benefits that it can provide. This has made many people worried and skeptical about therapy as a whole and ingrained in the belief that it can be a waste [...]

The discipline of Naturopathic Medicine is regulated in the province of Ontario. It is a primary-contact discipline with no medical referral necessary for an appointment. Naturopathic medicine is an approach to healing that focuses on patient wellness in its entirety through promoting your health and preventing disease while addressing the underlying cause of your condition. [...]

When hearing about acupuncture for the first time, many people have thought, ‘how could putting needles into my skin possibly make me feel good?’ or ‘doesn’t it hurt?’. The truth is that acupuncture is not the painful procedure you may imagine. While there is a chance that you may feel a slight prick, it [...]

Meditation is a simple practice that can be available to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No special equipment is needed, nor does it have to be performed in a specific place. It can reduce stress, increase clarity and calmness and promote emotional health. There are a great many styles of meditation that you can use [...]

Splash Pads in Durand and Corktown Neighbourhoods Summer is in full swing, and there has been some intense heat in the last few weeks. A Hamilton splash pad is a great way to beat the heat and have fun. Parks in Hamilton with splash pads are free to attend and open every day of [...]

Long Weekend Activities to Do in HamiltonIt’s the middle of summer, and there is a holiday Monday upcoming. Many people want to use this time to relax in their pools, maybe go to the beach, or generally be in the sun. But if you’re looking for something to do during this long weekend, plenty of [...]

While getting your daily dose of sunshine is essential, it’s even more important to do it safely and ensure you're protecting yourself from the sun. You can take specific steps to prevent skin damage, eye damage, or even heat stroke.Protection from the sun’s UV rays is essential all year, not just in the summertime. However, [...]