Sarah Lobisco, ND The Gluten Controversy Continues (Part II) In the first part of this article series, I explained the concepts beyond the “gluten-free movement” and why gluten can cause such havoc in our bodies. Now, I will continue on with the controversy over gluten sensitivity and why gluten alone is not a dietary scapegoat […]
Dr. Joseph Cheng, ND Hey there, ‘Hay fever’ One in 4 Canadians suffers from ‘hay fever’, or allergic rhinitis. Yet, as common as that sounds, experts say that allergic rhinitis is likely under diagnosed, underrated, and underestimated. Allergic rhinitis, aka ‘hay fever’, is the most common allergic condition, as well as one of the most
Shannon Morgenstern, ND Everyone Has a Toxicant Body Burden Here’s a quick little quiz to see if you may have been exposed in your life: Do you: Drink Water? Eat Food? Breathe Air? Then, unfortunately, it’s VERY likely that you’ve been exposed to toxicants that may be affecting your health and wellbeing! Every symptom
Dr. Emily Chan, ND How does the intestinal micro biota affect your mood? Learn the importance of addressing intestinal flora balance in treating anxiety. How can an organ so far away from your brain affect it so much? Well, it turns out that the bacteria in your intestinal tract help make neurochemicals. For example, 90%
Sarah Lobisco, ND Part I What is gluten and Why all the fuss? In this article and the following one, I’m going to take on quite a task. I’m going to attempt to break down the momentous amount of research on gluten and health. My goal is to give a brief overview of the current
Proton Pump Inhibitors Inhibit Necessary Acid Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Acid-blocking drugs called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in this country (esomeprazole, or Nexium, is consistently in the top 5 every year) and are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or serious heartburn. They can be purchased over the
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Gout is an extremely common yet complex condition that leaves people experiencing intense, debilitating joint pain It affects 3.9% of adults in the United States, that’s 8.3 million individuals; an increase from 2.7% of adults.1The onset for men is usually after 30 years of age, and in women, post-menopausal.1 Gout develops
Dr. Tanya Lee, ND Getting the knack of NAC N-Acetyl cysteine, often referred to as NAC, is an inexpensive, potent antioxidant with promising properties for improving and enhancing fertility in both men and women. The antioxidant and detoxifying effect of NAC is demonstrated by the fact that it still remains the treatment of choice for paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, ND Acupuncture is a type of ancient therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based on the belief that the body consists of microsystems called “meridians” and that by accessing these through needles; the body’s homeostasis or “qi” can be restored. Acupuncture has been shown to be useful for numerous health conditions,
Dr. Leena Athparia, ND Have you ever wondered why you feel sluggish in the winter? Do you make excuses to avoid the gym? Do you struggle with low energy? There are a few reasons why you might be feeling sluggish and slow in the winter. According to Ayurveda, an ancient system of wellness, the forces and principles
