In the past few years, I’ve been seeing liver conditions in younger and younger populations. This has happened on the coat tails of a dramatic increase in the consumption of sugar, alcohol, meat, dairy and a generally highly-processed diet. One of the challenges with conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is that most people […]
Congratulations on the safe delivery of your new little bundle of joy! You’re likely overwhelmed with a flood of emotions, ideas, questions and a bit of exhaustion. The purpose of this post is to provide you with some quick and easy to access information about nutrition for your infant. Good nutrition in the first year […]
Despite the name, the elimination diet still leaves you countless delicious foods to enjoy. For those with uncomfortable digestive issues, this diet can be a major help and worth every ounce of effort. Digestive issues range from diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and other disease conditions to simple gas, bloating or upset stomach after […]
Constipation is a common problem that affects so many people. If you are constipated for an extended period of time, it can lead to bloating, abdominal discomfort, weight gain, over toxicity, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other not-so-fun health issues. How do you know if you’re constipated? It may seem like an obvious answer, but […]
Let’s dissect one important member of the B-vitamin family: niacin (B3). Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin that is plentiful in many foods. You may also see it called nicotinic acid or nicotinamide. These substances get converted into the active or more usable forms of niacin in the body called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and […]
How do the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Nutritional Guidelines Compare to the Health Canada Guidelines? 1) USA In the United States, the My Plate guidelines lay out what the current nutritional needs are for Americans as determined by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). This includes 5 food groups and amounts […]
This post is a review of an article that examines the role of zonulin on leaky gut. Leaky gut is a common issue and is seen in those with GI disorders of all kinds and is also a common denominator in countless other disease conditions. It is called “leaky gut” because the lining of the […]
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. That means that instead of being dissolved in water, it is dissolved in fats or oils. For this reason, it can be helpful to take vitamin A-rich foods with a small amount of fat. Vitamin A is stored in the liver until your body needs it somewhere else […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is an interesting frame from which to talk about the effects of sugar on the brain. While a small percentage of the country is likely to use this unprecedented time to really focus on holistic health for oneself (creating balance, spiritual nutrition, learning/growing, health, fitness, meditation, self care, cooking at home, etc.), […]
We live in a culture full of misinformation about most health-related symptoms. One of those myths that SO many people tend to believe is that issues with impaired vision and eyesight are inevitable, especially as you age. The need for glasses or contacts to help you see close-up (reading) or far distances (driving) is common, […]
It seems like the general population often views naturopathy as inferior to traditional or conventional medicine. Yet, most of those people probably don’t understand the benefits of using naturopathic principles. Mainstream medicine tends to pay a lot of attention to treating the physical symptoms of an illness without really getting to the root cause of […]
A green smoothie is a blended drink containing fruit, liquid (pure water is the best), and some type of dark leafy greens. If done with fresh organic ingredients, this is one of the healthiest, most nutrient dense meals you can consume. I myself do these in the morning and/or post-workout! And why should you and […]
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