Alcohol and Gut Health: The 5R Approach to Supporting Digestive Well-Being
Christine Krall, ND, highlights the often-overlooked impact of alcohol on gut health and provides clinical insights on using the 5R approach to restore digestive function. Alcohol is a common lifestyle factor that can significantly affect gut health, yet its role as a gut toxicant is frequently underestimated. According to the NIH, nearly half of individuals […]
Do You have a Food Allergy, Food Sensitivity or Food Intolerance?
Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Food Allergy Definition A food allergy is an inappropriate immune system response to a food that can be determined by the production of antibodies to the food. The commonly accepted definition of food allergies, involves more specifically the production of IgE antibodies to foods. These are also called Type I immediate […]
Fixing “Leaky Gut” is a Good Place to Start
Razi Berry You may have heard that the first place to start when healing from a chronic disease is to treat the digestive tract, or gut. There are a number of reasons why this is a good place to start in many situations, and one of them is the leaky gut. Leaky gut makes absorption […]
Is Your Gut Impacting Your Mood, Skin, and Weight?
Dr. Amalia Treadwell, ND, LAc What does Digestion have to do with my Skin? If you’ve ever been to see a Naturopathic physician, you’ve heard that the health of your gastrointestinal tract influences many aspects of your health. Perhaps your main concern was eczema, but your treatment plan included a dietary change or other digestive […]
Brain Fog: Figuring Out the Fog (Part 2)
Dr. Emily Chan, ND Breaking through Brain Fog Frustration Brain fog can be frustrating, keeping those who suffer from it from doing what they want to do. It takes so long to do something with a spacey brain. Sometimes increased anxiety, depression and fatigue also accompany brain fog making it difficult for those afflicted by […]
How To Test if you Have Inflammation in Your Gut
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 […]
Addressing Leaky Gut in Autoimmune Diseases
Dr. Kim Sanders, ND Many autoimmune diseases are compounded by the presence of leaky gut. By identifying and removing the cause of leaky gut, the immune system may become more balanced. What is leaky gut? Certain autoimmune diseases can be linked to excessive stimulation of the immune system due to increased intestinal permeability, or leaky […]