Dr. Emily Chan ND Are you experiencing some bloating, gas, stools that vary in consistency, and some occasional abdominal discomfort? It seems that your symptoms are worse after eating, but difficult to pinpoint what foods make it worse. Sometimes you eat one thing and sure it made you feel sick, but the next time you […]
Peter Swanz, ND Nutrition is a crucial component of a health transformation. The classic adage “You are what you eat” continues to hold true. The nutritional quality and density of food today is more important than ever. For anyone seeking to encourage the body’s own healing capacities, an honest and thorough evaluation of food choices
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND This time of year people are looking to get healthy. There’s lots of talk about detoxes or cleanses and the talks range from utter nonsense to important steps you can take to address environmental pollutants. Industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides are major contributors to chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases
Dr Sarah King ND Perhaps, delaying exposure shouldn’t be so delayed Our former understanding of the outcomes from exposure to allergens early in life has more recently been questioned. Previously, we had thought that delaying exposure to certain substances would help prevent sensitivity and subsequent allergies and illnesses in childhood. However, these guidelines may not
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND Last Thursday the National Health Institute changed their recommendations on peanut introduction. Swayed by recent research that shows early introduction and adoption of peanut into the diet dramatically reduces peanut allergy, the NHI are now recommending: All babies should try other solid foods before peanut-containing ones, to be sure they’re developmentally
Alethea Fleming, ND Not all Obesity is the Same A body that is sedentary and fed with junk food will end up unhealthy and usually fat. It stands to reason then that simply eating a healthy diet and moving more is the secret to staying trim. For many people that is true, but for
Dr. Carly Polland, ND “Do I have a cold or the flu? Do I need to go the doctor? Should I be on antibiotics?” The differences between a cold and the flu are often small. Both are caused by a virus and not by bacteria. Both have similar symptoms such as a sore throat, cough,
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Circling in on the Circadian Rhythm Connection New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer’s, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. There
Dr. Shannon Morgenstern ND Handle Holiday Stress with Care While the holidays are supposed to be this happy, joyful, magic-filled time of year, so many of us end up extra-stressed, over-indulged and feeling terrible while struggling to actually enjoy it. I’ve put together some tips to manage tasty treat indulgence, control your stress levels and
Dr. Olisa Mak, Naturopathic Physician I hope that it’s your best year yet. This time of the year is always full of excitement, hope, motivation, and optimism. We’re excited to see how the new year will unfold, to see what surprises might come our way. We’re excited about new beginnings and opportunities. We’re motivated to
