Probiotic Myths
The myth about probiotics! Have you ever walked into a store and tried to figure out which probiotic, what billion of what strain is the correct dose or what about those that are in the fridge and those that are on the shelf. Tough decision without the facts and understanding that not all probiotics are […]
ASD and the Gut
Scientists have found a “definitive association” between gut bacteria and autism spectrum disorder. The relationship between the gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been identified through new technology. In a study published in the scientific journal, Nature Neuroscience, scientists claim to have made a “definitive association” between temporal changes in gut microbiome composition […]
Gut Brain Connection
Remember we always say…trust your gut…a gut feeling is inexplicable but so very powerful. To feel something intensely is to feel it viscerally, literally in the intestines. The idea that Gut-Brain Axis is a two-way street had some cultural momentum before science caught on, continuing with my thoughts from BLOG #51. What we do know […]
Gut Brain Axis
BLOG 49 discussed Gut Brain Connection and the Canadian experiment where scientists found that there was a correlation between gut bacteria and cognitive development! What started the thinking was what we already know that there is a link between psychological aspects such as autism or depression, which are correlated with digestive disorders such as irritable […]
Is the Gut Our Second Brain?
Although in 2020 this event was not newsworthy at the time, just before the pandemic lockdown fell over North America there was a collective effort of major scientific significance. 50 Canadian newborn babies in Ontario and British Columbia filled their diapers and a sample was scraped into a tube with preservative solution and sent prepaid […]
The 10 Foods That Cause Inflammation
Just like there are foods that reduce inflammation, there are foods that increase inflammation. It is a good habit to switch out some of the following from your kitchen cupboard and meals. Here are the top 10: Vegetable oils – So we know that inflammation damages healthy tissue, raises blood pressure, and can potentially encourage […]
15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods
When we are trying to shift our awareness to being more mindful about what we eat to reduce inflammation. Therefore, it would be helpful to reduce inflammation within the body, to know what foods are anti-inflammatory for us to eat. That is where it all starts with the awareness of our body’s needs. When we […]
10 Foods that Cause Inflammation
As we discussed in previous Blogs that inflammation is designed to be a good thing for the body, it is designed to be healing. However, too much inflammation makes the body work in overdrive and if you are suffering you need to consider lifestyle changes. Like anything I always suggest little steps to change. If […]
Leaky Gut — What is it?
When your gut is unhealthy, the whole body is at risk. There can be bacterial imbalance, mechanical blockages and other issues that can include brain fog, acne, weight gain, allergies, nutrient deficiency, hormonal or mood imbalances. You will know when you have “Leaky Gut”, you feel the digestive system not working efficiently, causing abdominal distress […]
Changes to Natural Health Care Products
I do not normally take a public stand on many things, but I feel that this is something that the population needs to be aware of as it has major significance for all Canadians. There is about to be a major change in Natural Health Product Regulations with consultation in the federal parliament for these […]
How I Learned the Hard Way
The journey of my health and wellness has been guiding me to where I am today. We all have our stories and struggles through the medical system or know someone that has struggled through some health issues. My story is, I had extreme fatigue, could fall asleep sitting up so I got into the habit […]
Balancing Blood Sugar
We don’t realize the significance in balancing blood sugar and the role it plays in mood and overall health. Have you ever had the “Hangry Feeling”? That is probably blood sugar issues. Blood glucose chaos makes way for a pattern of reactive Hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar level drops too low in non-diabetic individuals. […]