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What is Leaky Gut? Could you be suffering from this condition?

Leaky gut syndrome has gained some considerable attention in the health industry, despite still not being entirely recognized by many medical professionals. Leaky gut is the generic term for an abnormally increased intestinal permeability, a medical term for “small holes in the intestines”. This condition results in an abnormal amount of absorption of materials that […]

Let’s Get Your Immune System Ready for Cold and Flu Season

First off, I am so excited that fall is here. Fall is my favourite season for many reasons like pumpkin spice latte’s, warm scarves, wool socks, apple picking, cozy book reading, pumpkin patches, thanksgiving….and most importantly, a return to routine, schedules and getting healthier! Do you share the same sentiment? Although there is much to […]

5 Tips to Have a Healthy Summer!

Summer vibes are in the air. The sun is feeling warmer and the nights are getting longer, which we must take advantage of. Beach days, pool parties, BBQ fun and late night summer breezes is sure to put us in a “chill mood”…or at least it should. Let’s make sure that you are not “too […]

Is exercise in your schedule? Let’s do this activity to help you

Exercising is by far one of the most amazing activities for health of the mind, body and soul. Surmounting research outlines the numerous benefits of activity, but why are most people not active? Here are some reasons as mentioned by my patients in my office: sedentary jobs, longer hours at work, lack of interest, fear […]

Intermittent Fasting…To do or not to do?

Intermittent Fasting has been the “buzz words” these days as a way to shed some weight. I am having more and more patients seeking my advice about this form of eating. For those that are not aware, intermittent fasting is more about timing your meals than it is about focusing on calories and what to […]

Is Instagram Good for your Health? 5 reasons I say “NO”.

Instagram scrolling has become a full time job/obsession for some people. I have cautiously used instagram to grow my following, but primarily I use it to educate and inspire people to take better care of their health. Thank you if you follow me. For this weeks blog, I thought it would be a good idea […]

Are you getting enough Omega 3’s for your body?

Fish oil supplements and the phrase “eat more omegas 3’s” has become more common these days. This is also because more research has been directed at Omega 3 fatty acids in the human body and its impact on well-being. In this article I would like to help you better understand what Omega 3’s are, why […]

Could Stress be affecting your Thyroid Health?

We are all aware of how chronic stress is bad for us, but most do not consider the implications it has on the thyroid gland specifically. Let me explain this process in your body. Hormones are molecules released from one area of the body to carry messages to another area of the body. The main […]