Dr. Ali McMillan ND

04/13/2026

Burnout happens when effort outweighs reward.

And reward isn’t just money.

It’s:
• Feeling appreciated
• Being treated fairly
• Having a sense of community
• Actually seeing the impact of what you do

When those are missing, even the most capable, resilient people start to burn out.

It’s not that you can’t handle hard work.
It’s that hard work without enough return, emotionally, mentally, or physically, isn’t sustainable.

Sometimes the problem isn’t you. It’s the imbalance.

-Dr. Ali McMillan ND

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

How to drink more water when you don’t want to drink more water.

1. Having a great waterbottle that you actually want to use can go a long way.
2. Flavouring your water with fruit, herbs, spices, or cucumber can make it less boring.
3. Tracking your water intake throughout the day can help motivate you to drink more when you are falling behind.

Happy Hydrating!

-Dr. Ali McMillan ND

03/24/2026

Your gut microbiome does a lot more than you think.

A healthy microbiome helps regulate blood sugar, supports healthy cholesterol levels, and even reduces inflammation, lowering your risk for things like heart disease and colorectal cancer.

This isn’t just about bloating.
It’s about protecting your long-term health.

Take care of your gut, and it takes care of you.

03/10/2026

Inside your intestines are trillions of microorganisms: bacteria, fungi, viruses, phages,
archaea, all living together.

Your microbes depend on you for food and stability.

In return? They do a lot for you. They...
• Break down food
• Make vitamins
• Protect against pathogens
• Support the immune system

Be sure to take care of your microbiome by eating a large variety of plant fibres (when healthy to do so).

09/22/2025

My go-to way of preventing (or recovering from) burnout often involves going to coffee shops. Stepping out of the hectic head space I have created for myself into somewhere more calm always helps.

Even if you find yourself too busy to stop working for a bit, being in another environment and slowing down your speed can go a long way.

I hope everyone who reads this is managing their autumn okay.

08/17/2025

🌀 SCATTERED TO STRUCTURED 🧠
Adult ADHD Foundations: Understanding & Managing Symptoms

Join us for an empowering and informative psychoeducational class designed to help adults better understand ADHD and build skills for improved daily functioning.

📘 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What Adult ADHD really looks like
✔️ Core symptoms & how they show up in daily life
✔️ Practical strategies to increase focus, organization, and self-regulation
✔️ Tips to improve work and routines
✔️ Q&A session to support your personal journey

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Reflective Soul Therapy & Wellness
🧑‍🏫 Facilitator: Michele Drescher, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor specialized in ADHD and neurodivergent support

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08/04/2025

🧰 Your Immunity Toolbox: Strengthen Your Body's Natural Defenses.

Want to get sick less often and feel more in control of your health?

Join us for an engaging and informative session where you’ll build a personalized toolkit to support your immune system year-round.

In this class, you will learn:

✔️ How your body naturally fights colds and infections
✔️ Daily habits and routines that boost immunity
✔️ Which herbs and supplements actually work - and which ones are overhyped

Whether you're someone who catches every cold or simply wants to stay ahead of seasonal bugs, this class will empower you with simple, science-informed strategies for staying well.

🗓️ Date & Time: August 12, 2025
📍 Location: 200-2000 Spall Road, Kelowna, BC
💲 Cost: Free
🌐 Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-immunity-toolbox-tickets-1553369101799?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/28/2025

This class is really helpful for adults who have ADHD and maybe don't yet have the strategies they need to optimize their focus and help them stay organized. So many people are diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and many have not had the same opportunities to develop these skills as they would have if they were diagnosed earlier.

So Michelle is here to fill in the gaps. Registration is on Eventbrite. If you are seeing this on Facebook, there is a link below.

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https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scattered-to-structured-adhd-foundations-understanding-managing-symptoms-tickets-1493792697169?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

07/26/2025

1/3 cut of quick oats, 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter, 2 tsp ground flax, 2 tbsp hulled h**p seed, 1/8 cup chopped walnuts, 1/8 tsp dried cranberries -microwave for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped banana and fresh apple with an 1/8 cup of soy milk. Ingredients can be replaced with what you have on hand! This version has 10 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein.

11/01/2024

For information on some of the options for combating S.A.D., there is a resource in the Article Library at gentlemedicine.ca