Dr. Tanya O'Brien ND

Dr. Tanya O'Brien ND Helping people heal with science based natural medicine. Specializing in GI issues and exhaustion. I dove into my learning. It was a whole new world.

When I first graduated from my Nutrition degree out of University, I wasn’t really sure where I was headed. I knew I was passionate about nutrition and health but I wasn’t sure a nutritionist or dietitian was what I wanted to be. I thought they were too restrictive and the regulations stopped them from really being able to fully heal the whole person (nutrition is only one part of health) and although I did now know what was missing, I knew something was. I ended up finding a part time job working at a hospital as a clinical dietetic assistant and at the same time started a job as a nutritionist at a Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) Clinic. At that time, I had no idea what TCM was or knew anything about this whole ‘naturopathic’ world out there but I was a nutritionist and wanted to try my hands somewhere. I was excited to get a chance to see both options, working with a dietitian and as a nutritionist I could assess which avenue I wanted to pursue. Once I started, I was amazed at the difference, not in how different the 2 positions were but how different they were from their patients' health recovery perspectives. At the TCM clinic people were overjoyed with how much they had recovered, how they were arthritis free since for 10 years, 15 years since they were diagnosed as cancer free, cardiovascular diseases had reversed, a wall of pictures of babies from women labeled infertile by western medicine standards and tons of patients telling me just how lucky I was to get to work in such a healing center. I was amazed and baffled at the same time, what was going on here, what was this TCM and how was it healing so many people? I felt like a curtain was lifted and my life would never be the same again. This was it, this was the missing piece I had been searching for! I was finally seeing something that could heal the whole person, not just their symptoms. I started adopting some of the new dietary, herbal and lifestyle changes that I was learning and I started healing myself. Things that I never thought could go away like my dry patches of skin, the psoriasis that was starting to form on my face went away, my constant bloating and my lifelong struggle with constipation started reversing! I could think better, I had more energy and I just felt so much better! I knew I had to learn more and once I heard of at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and that I could learn not only about TCM but also about herbs, functional medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy and energy medicine, I knew I had to do it. I knew it would allow me to then be able to complete my learning and give me the ability to teach others what I had learned, to show people that there is another way! We can all fine tune our health and even though I had thought I was healthy before I started working at the TCM clinic, I know now I could have felt so much better, I just needed to add in some naturopathic touches.

09/26/2025

How to decrease your toxic load.

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09/04/2025

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Naturopathic Doctors helping women balance their hormones, digestion and energy with science based Integrative Medicine.

Our Holistic Weight Loss Program dives into the underlying reasons that your weight is not budging. If you already eat w...
05/23/2025

Our Holistic Weight Loss Program dives into the underlying reasons that your weight is not budging.

If you already eat well and exercise and still feel stuck you need to dig deeper. We help you balance your hormones, decrease inflammation and improve your digestion so your body can work the way it was meant to and you can get back to a body you are comfortable in!

05/07/2025

Reminder to do a yearly detox/reset to get you back to feeling lighter, less bloated, clearer thinking and more energized!

I encourage every patient to try to incorporate more beans into their diets. It can be as easy as adding half a can of b...
04/09/2025

I encourage every patient to try to incorporate more beans into their diets.

It can be as easy as adding half a can of beans to anything you are cooking including stirfrys, stews, or soups.

If you are using ground beef, simply swap out half the meat for half a can of mashed beans.

The added fiber and nutrients not only helps reduce colon cancers but also slows diabetes and supports heart health.

If you are not used to eating a lot of beans, start slowly as the increase in fiber takes a while for your body to get used to.

Reach out for an appointment if you want more dietary tips for a healthy lifestyle :)

When study participants went through a 12-week aerobic conditioning program of cycling, StairMaster, and running on a treadmill, their resting heart rate dropped about three beats per minute, down from around 69 to about 66. Exercise certainly benefits our heart, but we have to make it part of our life to maintain its benefits. Stop exercising, and resting heart rate goes right back up.

Exercise is just one way to drop our heart rate, though. Instead of three months of exercising, what if you did three months of eating beans—a cup a day of beans, chickpeas, or lentils? In the first randomized controlled trial of beans for the treatment of diabetes, participants successfully improved their blood sugar control and dropped their average A1C level from 7.4 to 6.9. This study was also the first to assess the effect of bean consumption on heart rate. Having a higher resting heart rate not only increases our risk of death, but for people with diabetes, it also appears to predict greater risk of diabetes complications.

So, how did beans do? Study participants experienced a 3.4 drop in their heart rate—just as much as the 50 hours on a treadmill. We aren’t exactly sure why beans are as powerful as exercise in bringing down one’s resting heart rate, but in addition to the nutritional benefits of legumes, such as fiber, there is also the potential that eating more beans may also reduce intake of animal protein foods, further reducing our intake of saturated fat and cholesterol.

Every increase in heart rate of ten beats per minute is associated with a 10 to 20 percent increase in the risk of premature death (at least for values above one beat a second). To lower our heart rate, we should consider eating beans and exercising to benefit our heart.

Watch the video "Slow Your Beating Heart: Beans vs. Exercise" at https://see.nf/heartrate.

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04/04/2025

Looking for plant based alternatives to meat? Look no further!

Only 2 days left to join! You don't want to miss out on the accountability and the fun. 😊 Prize for the most involved pa...
03/29/2025

Only 2 days left to join!

You don't want to miss out on the accountability and the fun. 😊

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Clean Eating Challenge starts April 1st! Included is a 14 day meal plan to follow, tracking for weight, water, movement ...
03/28/2025

Clean Eating Challenge starts April 1st!

Included is a 14 day meal plan to follow, tracking for weight, water, movement etc., all done through an app so everything is at your finger tips!

This is meant to be fun and interactive. Join today to get your fridge stocked with foods your body is going to love! 💕

Link to join in comments 👇

This list of foods are ones I try to by organic as much as possible, especially for my children who are more easily bur...
02/19/2025

This list of foods are ones I try to by organic as much as possible, especially for my children who are more easily burdened by pesticides.

Concerned about pesticides? Dr. Weil lists out the top 12 foods (via EWG) you should always buy from the organic section of the grocery store.

01/07/2025

I'm thrilled to announce that our January 2025 Detox Program is starting tomorrow! If you've been feeling sluggish after the holiday season or just want to kickstart your year with a health boost, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Our detox program is carefully designed to help you cleanse your body, reset your habits, and set the tone for a healthier year ahead. We'll guide you through the process, providing all the support and information you need.

Remember, investing in your health is the best decision you can make. So why wait? Join us now and start your journey towards a healthier and happier you.

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This is why it's so important to know about hidden toxins and to take the time to detox at least once a year!
11/07/2024

This is why it's so important to know about hidden toxins and to take the time to detox at least once a year!

According to a recent study, nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are used in food packaging and plastic tableware.

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Dr. Tanya O’Brien, ND

When I first graduated from my Nutrition degree out of University, I wasn’t really sure where I was headed. I knew I was passionate about nutrition and health but I wasn’t sure a nutritionist or dietitian was what I wanted to be. I thought they would be too restrictive and the regulations stopped them from really being able to fully heal the whole person (nutrition is only one part of health) and although I did now know what was missing, I knew something was.

I ended up finding a part time job working at a hospital as a clinical dietetic assistant and at the same time started a job as a nutritionist at a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic. At that time, I had no idea what TCM was or knew anything about this whole ‘naturopathic’ world out there, but I was a nutritionist and wanted to try my hands somewhere. I was excited to get a chance to see both options, working with a dietitian and as a nutritionist I could assess which avenue I wanted to pursue.

Once I started, I was amazed at the difference, not in how different the 2 positions were but how different they were from their patients health recovery perspectives. At the TCM clinic people were overjoyed with how much they had recovered, how they were arthritis free for over 10 years, 15 years since they were diagnosed as cancer free, cardiovascular diseases had reversed, a wall of pictures of babies from women labeled ‘infertile’ by western medicine standards and tons of patients telling me just how lucky I was to get to work in such a healing center. I was amazed and baffled at the same time, what was going on here, what was this TCM and how was it healing so many people?

I felt like a curtain was lifted and my life would never be the same again. This was it, this was the missing piece I had been searching for! I dove into my learning. I was finally seeing something that could heal the whole person not just their symptoms. It was a whole new world. I started adopting some of the new dietary, herbal and lifestyle changes that I was learning and I started healing myself. Things that I never thought could go away like my dry patches of skin, the psoriasis that had started to form on my face went away, my constant bloating and my life long struggle with constipation started reversing! I could think better, I had more energy and I just felt so much better! I knew I had to learn more and once I heard of at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and that I could learn not only about TCM but also about herbs, functional medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy and energy medicine, I knew I had to do it. I knew it would allow me to then be able to complete my learning and give me the ability to teach others what I had learned, to show people that there is another way!