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Hi! I'm Dr. Dominika Zarzeczny, ND

First inspired by the work of Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Dominika has focused much of her career on helping her patients connect the dots between early adversity and trauma and their impact on lifelong health and well-being. She knows that the reversal of chronic illness involves the nervous system, and so she has dedicated her practice to helping patients master their own nervous system to positively influence their mind and body, behaviours and ultimately health outcomes. Her explanation of disease doesn't pathologize or blame, but is nuanced, humanized and filled with hope. She trained with various psychologists and experts in the field of psychological trauma. She incorporates the principles of neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory and compassionate inquiry in her approach with patients. Combining these with her naturopathic training, she likes to say that she works at the intersection of science and human experience.

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Why Your Doctor Only Addresses One Issue Per Visit [And Why I Don't Blame Them]

In This Issue: The Per Visit Cost To See A Doctor In Ontario [<2 min] What Are Medical Codes And How Do They Apply To Your Care? [<1 min] Why Your Family Doctor Only Addresses One Issue Per Visit [And Why I Don't Blame Them] [<2 min] The Cost To See A Doctor In Ontario In Ontario, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers the cost of medically necessary services for residents, including visits to family doctors, specialists, walk-in clinics, and emergency departments. While Ontario...

In This Issue: Opinion Piece: Should You Be Paying for Healthcare? (Part II) [5 min] What Is Relational Medicine? [~1.5 min] Quote Of The Issue [10 sec] Should You Be Paying for Healthcare? Canadians take pride in their universal healthcare system. Free doctor’s visits, lab tests, and imaging are hallmarks of a public system designed to be accessible to all. Even services covered by extended health insurance are seen as “free.” A recent Leger survey found that 70% of Canadians believe the...

In This Issue: Opinion Piece: Canada’s Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Rethink Health Care (Part I) [<3 min] Quote Of The Issue [10 sec] Canada’s Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Rethink Health Care For generations, Canadians have taken pride in our universal health care system, enshrined in the Canada Health Act (CHA) and built on the principle of ensuring access to medical care based on need rather than ability to pay. But this system, designed in an era when our understanding of health and disease...

In This Issue: The Little-Known Antioxidant That Can Help You Breathe Easy Through the Last Stretch of Winter [2 min] The 3 Essential Ingredients Required For The Reversal Of Chronic Disease [2 min] Quote Of The Issue [10 sec] The Little-Known Antioxidant That Can Help You Breathe Easy Through the Last Stretch of Winter We are in the last stretch of winter 🎉🎉🎉 Let's do this 💪. Supporting our body’s natural defenses is key to recovering faster from colds and flu and breathing easier....

In This Issue: Is It Time To Ditch The BMI As An Index Of Obesity? [1 min] Connecting The Dots Between Obesity And Trauma [1 min] Quote Of The Issue [<1 min] Is It Time To Ditch The BMI As An Index Of Obesity? Finally. We are finally hearing that the BMI classification doesn’t tell the full story of our health. Experts agree that fat distribution—especially deeper fat around internal organs—is a more significant risk factor for diabetes and heart disease than overall weight. Waist...

In This Issue: Befriending Frustration: The Secret to Building Resilience and Health [2 min] The Glucose-Lowering Magic of Post-Meal Walks [1 min] Quote Of The Issue [30 sec] Befriending Frustration: The Secret to Building Resilience and Health Starting a new health habit can feel frustrating—whether it’s sticking to a bedtime routine or cooking nourishing meals. But what if frustration isn’t a sign of failure but of growth? In a recent post, psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy explains that...

In This Issue: The Power of Boredom: Fuelling Curiosity, Mental Well-Being And Creativity [1 min] To Take or Not to Take a Probiotic: Here's What You Need to Know [< 4 min] Quote Of The Issue: Toddler Edition [30 sec] The Power of Boredom: Fuelling Curiosity, Mental Well-Being And Creativity In a world that constantly demands our attention, boredom feels like something to avoid—but according to performance expert Steven Magness, it’s actually the greatest propeller of curiosity. When we allow...

In This Issue: Turning Tariff Anxiety into Opportunity [30 sec] Apotex Acquires CanPrev: What This Means for Canadian Consumers [30 sec] Quote Of The Issue [< 30 sec] Offering: An 8-Week Reset With Lisa Messina [< 1 min] Turning Tariff Anxiety into Opportunity With the uncertainty surrounding tariffs between Canada and the U.S., it’s easy to feel anxious - but what if this is actually an opportunity? Now is the perfect time to find cost savings, support our own economy by buying local and...

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In This Issue: Stealing Time at Night? The Real Reason You Can’t Put Your Phone Down [30 sec] Think You May Be Allergic To Dairy? Maybe Not [< 30 sec] Quote Of The Issue [< 30 sec] Stealing Time at Night? The Real Reason You Can’t Put Your Phone Down Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling, watching "just one more episode," or resisting sleep even when you're exhausted? There's a term for it - bedtime revenge procrastination - the quiet rebellion of someone who didn’t feel like they had...

In This Issue: How I Went From Being A Student of Epigenetics To A Naturopathic Doctor, And The One Thing I Learned Now What? Quote of the issue How I Went From Being A Student of Epigenetics To A Naturopathic Doctor, And The One Thing I Learned It was 2000 and I was part of the University of Ottawa's first cohort of students to be admitted to the Biopharmaceutical Science (BPS) program in its first year of inception. Biopharmaceutical Science combines basic studies in areas like...