Five Causes of Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom that we see in our clinic. Chronic stress leads to dysregulation of the body’s stress systems, specifically the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and this is a common cause of fatigue. Poor Nutrition or Digestion. [...]
FIVE Connections Between Bile Flow and Thyroid Function
FIVE Connections between Bile Flow and Thyroid Function If not absorbing fats, you can’t make thyroid hormones Finland study: hypothyroidism 7x more likely in people with decreased bile flow Bile triggers release of the enzyme that converts T4 to T3 Gut bacteria plays a [...]
What are fat soluble toxins?
Liver and Gallbladder process the fat-soluble toxins. These toxins are lipophilic (they bind easily with fat), they bio-accumulate and move up the food chain. Examples of fat-soluble toxins: Organochlorine pesticides (food) Parabens (personal care products, cleaners) Phthalates such as Bisphenol A (BPA)(plastics) Perchloroethylene (dry [...]
Are all Gluten-Free products healthy?
It is great that there are so many gluten-free products in the stores these days and so many gluten-free options that actually taste quite good BUT just because the label says “gluten-free” does not mean that it is healthy. A lot of gluten-free products are still quite processed with low [...]
Why are fat-soluble vitamins important?
Vitamin A has multiple functions: it is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision. Vitamin D – bone health, immune function, main building block of your hormones, increases the biodiversity of the microbiome Vitamin E – nerves, cell [...]
FIVE Signs of Gallbladder Dysfunction
Trouble digesting fats Irregular bowel movements Yellow/pale stools Floating stools Emotional Issues: Resentment or mad This can also occur if you have your gallbladder removed.