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Recipes

Breakfast Bars (Updated!)

Chunky Guacamole

Chocolate Lover Pudding

Elderberry Syrup

Grilled Salmon & Greek Salad – Easy Healthy Spring Dinner

Gut Loving Latte aka Turmeric Latte aka Golden Milk

Half-fat, Homemade Mattar Paneer

Healthy Holiday Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Bone Broth

Honey-Lemon-Ginger Drink for Colds & Flus

Mind-Body Coffee

Simple Smoothie

Sugar-less Mojito

Warm Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

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Peak Performance Health Centre - Located in Cambridge Medical Imaging

614 Coronation Blvd.
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519-620-7325

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Tanya McEachern, Naturopathic Doctor

Tanya McEachern, Naturopathic Doctor

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What is a Naturopathic Doctor exactly? What do we do? We’re regulated, registered health care professionals in the province of Ontario. We go to medical college after university, very similar to GPs, but our training involves stuff like herbs, vitamins, healthy eating, acupuncture, and energetic ways of healing. We do a lot of basic health stuff (think breast exams, PAPs, blood work), but we’re less about prescribing drugs and more about treating the cause of disease naturally. We’re part of a private health care system, so we aren’t covered by OHIP. Many people have coverage for our services under their private insurance plans (got coverage? Use it!). We bill directly at PPHC in Cambridge. We spend a LOT of time with each patient, and we offer a ton of testing (hormones, food sensitivities, genetics, adrenal fatigue, vitamin levels, detoxification, & more). We see a lot of people who haven’t been given answers for the way that they feel, and who expect more from their health care providers than being prescribed a drug for life and not having anything explained to them. What do I treat the most? My Top 7: -Hormone imbalances (thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, etc.) -Weight loss -Heavy/irregular periods, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS - all things women’s health -Chronic pain, whether you know what’s causing it or not -People who aren’t sleeping well -Digestive: constipation, diarrhea, loose stools, cramping, nausea, bloating -Skin: acne, psoriasis, eczema Headaches, low energy, and mental health concerns (like anxiety) are right up there too. And people love coming to see us for vitamin injections. In a nutshell, health is our passion. We’re wellness experts. I absolutely live and breathe current health information. But I also use ancient healing methods that have been around for centuries. It’s the best of both worlds. And we aren’t hard to find. I offer visits both in person and online. Message me if you need this or share this with someone who does.

What should you look for in a Doctor? The nature of my gig as an ND is that I tend to attract patients who are highly dissatisfied with the medical care they’ve received. My suggestion is that these qualities should be the minimum expectations that you should look for before you allow someone to be or continue to be your health care provider: -someone who is kind and makes you feel fully listened to & validated, who isn’t rushing you out the door or making you feel judged or stupid -someone who is open to working with others when it comes to your care; collaboration with other professionals is usually in the patient’s best interest -someone who will give you a full and proper evaluation, instead of guessing at the cause of your symptoms -someone who offers you solutions in addition to or instead of medications -someone who explains the risks, expected benefits, nutrient depletions, interactions, and potential side effects of whatever they prescribe for you -someone who follows up with you within a reasonable time frame to see how you’re doing -someone who leaves their ego at the door & welcomes your questions -someone looking for the root cause of why you feel the way you feel & of all your symptoms -someone who teaches you about your body & your health If you’re not getting this from your current Doc, it’s probably time to seek a new opinion. Take this post as a sign. Your health is too important to settle for anything less. #naturopathicdoctor #naturopath #naturopathicmedicine #healthexpert #healthiscloserthanyouthink #health #caring #timeforchange #secondopinion #listentoyourbody #prioritizeyourself #rootcause #treatthewholeperson #nutrition #hormones #healthylifestyle #prevention #naturalmedicine #alternativemedicine #alternatives #kindness #compassion #healthtesting

Do you suspect you suffer from food sensitivities? A lot of people seek me out for help identifying their problem foods. Top five conditions that are either caused or worsened by food sensitivities include: -All things skin: hives, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and even simple, unexplainable itching -Difficulty losing weight -Digestive disturbances: chronic bloating, belching, constipation, and/or diarrhea -Headaches/migraines -Joint and muscle pain In addition, I find this testing invaluable in helping kids with developmental issues (autism, ADD/ADHD, etc.). I also see menstrual cramps and PMS improve drastically with the removal of food sensitivities. Fatigue and brain fog usually get better too. Foods that give you problems can take hours or days after they’ve been eaten to cause a reaction, making them tricky to identify without testing. The great news is that they’re often not permanent - by eliminating these foods for a time, the body can heal and will no longer have a negative response the next time the foods are consumed. If you work with me, you also have the option of doing a specially tailored gut-healing protocol, which I find resolves the sensitivities more quickly, meaning you can enjoy them again sooner. My patients are always surprised by what they’re sensitive to. This is because we test for “healthy” foods like fruits, veggies, meats, and gluten-free grains, in addition to the more obviously problematic foods like wheat and dairy. What I love most about this test is that its completely individualized, and based on your own unique immune system. No two people are alike, and this is one of the fundamental concepts of Naturopathic Medicine that we use to help people heal. The way this test works is that I send you to a Lifelabs location of your choice, you have your blood drawn, and we get a report back listing your sensitivities within a week or so. If you’re interested in food sensitivity testing, contact me for more info. Check with your extended health care benefits plan to see if you have coverage for naturopathic services and testing. Better yet, come by for a free 15 minute consultation. You can find me at Peak Performance in Cambridge.

Do you suspect your thyroid is under-functioning? Have you had your thyroid tested, only to be told that it’s fine, but you strongly suspect that it’s not? Or, have you been prescribed thyroid medication, but still have symptoms? If your answer is yes to any of those questions, this post is for you. The top five symptoms of hypothyroidism are: weight gain, or inability to lose weight constipation dry skin or hair feeling cold most of the time fatigue Other less common symptoms include hoarse voice, hair loss, and muscle cramps/aches (especially upon waking), difficulties conceiving, and feeling depressed. Hypothyroidism is 9X more common in women than men, and often symptoms pop up when a woman reaches her 40s, but can be earlier. Thyroid dysfunction goes undiagnosed an estimated 50% of the time. This is because TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the only value that's typically tested - and TSH is a very small part of the picture. If you’ve only had your TSH tested, a thyroid issue could still be underlying your symptoms. I encourage you to get copies of what you’ve had tested when it comes to your thyroid. Look back at what’s been tested and ask, have I had a proper thyroid assessment? It might be time to seek a second opinion. With my patients, I test TSH, T3, T4, and auto-immune thyroid antibodies, in order to uncover any potential hidden thyroid disorders. For best accuracy, you should test first thing in the morning. Auto-immune hypothyroidism is the most common form of hypothyroidism, but antibodies are rarely tested for. For those of you who are taking Synthroid/Eltroxin/Levothyroxine etc. (the #1 most prescribed drug in Canada), and not noticing any improvements in your symptoms, you may need more in depth testing. Advanced urinary testing will tell us how your body is processing & using your hormones. And we get info about your selenium and iodine levels, which are minerals that are absolutely essential to proper thyroid function. If you have questions or would like to book an assessment, please DM me, email info@peakperformancehc.com, or call us at 519-620-7325.

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