Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Mind over Matter Really Matters Mindfulness increases one’s overall quality of life and alleviates symptoms of a number of health concerns including Diabetes1, joint pain2, cancer3, depression2 and eating disorders.4 Being mindful is a process. It involves paying purposeful, non-judgmental attention to the present moment.5 Simply noticing the thoughts, feelings and […]
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. Olisa Mak, ND It’s the End of a Long Day and Sleep is Just Minutes Away Your head finally hits the pillow and you know that in just a few minutes you’ll drift off to sleep until you finally wake up in the morning. It’s routine now. You sleep straight through the night, wake
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone development with low Vitamin D levels causing osteoporosis, decreased bone mineral density and an increased risk of fracture.1 Newer research now suggests that Vitamin D also affects mood and behaviour1, metabolism2, the immune system2, heart1, muscle repair3 and bone development1. The term Vitamin D
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Back to school is inadvertently a stressful time for parents. You’re rushing from place to place, getting your kids ready and hoping that it will be another happy and safe year for them. That despite all the changes and challenges they might go through, they’ll remain strong and happy. As parents,
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND It’s one of those days when your brain just won’t work, you find yourself wishing for a pill or magical drink to alleviate the feeling, to get things back on track. We all know that feeling, when you just can’t get any work done, can’t focus, can’t remember anything that your boss
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Gut-bacteria have been known for a long time to have protective effects against many different conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease1, ankylosis spondylitis2, and depression1. The newest research is now bringing to light the mechanistic aspects of these protective effects. In a recent article, researchers found an increase in chemoprotective metabolites that
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND It’s easy to know if you’re allergic to a food – you eat the food and almost immediately you’re itchy all over, your lips and tongue become swollen, your eyes water, you might even have difficulty breathing. Signs of a food sensitivity or intolerance are not so overt and can often
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Over the holidays, my friend and I went to a Christmas market. As we looked at and sampled an array of products ranging from gluten free cookies, handmade soaps, pashminas, to plants, I came upon this woman who was selling teas. She had simple teas with just a few types of
