2 Key Steps for a Healthy, Holistic, Allergy-Free Spring
Jody Stanislaw, ND Spring has Sprung The snow is melting and the tulips will soon be showing their colors….sure signs spring has sprung! The warmer temperatures have an energizing effect on us all. However, in order to enjoy all the hiking, biking, and the like your heart desires, you’ll want to take certain steps to […]
5 Top Tips to Prep Yourself for Allergy Season
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 […]
The Gut Gone Bad: Gluten or the Gut? Part I of II
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 […]
Factors in the development of childhood allergic 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 […]
Preventing Peanut Allergies in Babies with Peanuts
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 […]
The Glitter and Glitz of High Dose Vitamin D – Is a One Pill Solution the Panacea Promised? Part 1
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND Part 1 Per Oxford Dictionaries online, the definition of panacea in English is as follows: panacea A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. ‘the panacea for all corporate ills’ ‘the time-honoured panacea, cod liver oil’ Why do I make this connection of a perceived panacea to Vitamin D? Well, first […]
10 Signs You Need to Boost Your Immune System
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Around this time of the year, a lot of people are sick and for just about everyone, it’s clear that their immune system could be strengthened. But what if you’re not sick or don’t ever get sick? Does that mean that your immune system is functioning optimally? What are some other […]
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Allergens at Home
Megan Ray Nichols It’s one thing to sneeze, cough and itch while you’re outside — it’s quite another to suffer inside of your own home. Nevertheless, allergy season can make it feel like that’s the norm. It turns out there are some simple methods you can put into practice to make your home a safe haven […]
Autoimmune and Allergies: What to Do?
Dr. Kimberly M. Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders Allergies For many people, the spring season is a bittersweet time of year. The blossoming flowers and trees are beautiful to look at, but they may bring along seasonal allergies. The symptoms of seasonal allergies include itchy, watering eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and sore throat. Allergies are caused […]
5 Steps to Reduce Springtime Allergy Symptoms Naturally
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND It’s that time of year again when the pollen is floating around causing many to endure those annoying springtime allergy symptoms…coughing, sneezing, runny noses, and itchy & watery eyes. You can take medicines to block histamine or dry up your runny nose…which may cause drowsiness, liver stress, and/or they can lose […]